--- title: "Ground Maintenance & Winter Site Clearance" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802205" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802205" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802205.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802205.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY" published: "2025-08-21" --- # Ground Maintenance & Winter Site Clearance Buyer: SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802205 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802205) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802205.json) ## Summary The Scottish Public Pensions Agency, a national agency based in Galashiels, conducted a procurement process for ground maintenance and winter site clearance services. This process was carried out under an open procedure, targeting the services category. Focusing on the Scottish Borders region, the procurement process reached its award stage with the contract being signed on 18 August 2025. The tender process included specific deadlines such as the submission deadline on 18 July 2025 followed by the contract award start on the same day. The awarded contract, valued at £63,435, highlights the strategic importance of maintaining safe and well-kept grounds throughout different seasons. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in comprehensive grounds maintenance services. Companies adept at managing vegetation and ensuring site safety during winter will find this type of contract aligns with their expertise. The open nature of this procurement method encouraged competitive bidding with four submissions, prominently from both domestic and non-EU entities, demonstrating a broad appeal and accessibility for diverse market players aiming to expand their service footprint in public sector contracts. ## Notice Various grounds maintenance and winter site clearance as per specification of requirements ### Lot Information Lot 1 Ground Maintenance services including Grass, shrubs & Borders, Hedges, trees, weeding and ad-hoc maintenance. In addition winter site clearance to maintain safe surfaces for pedestrian and vehicle users. Renewal: Possible 12 month extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537421 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | £80,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £63,435 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY | | Locality | GALASHIELS | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD1 3TE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Leaderdale and Melrose | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | IAN HUNTER T/A ST BOSWELLS MOWERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71421000 - Landscape gardening services ## Release History - 21 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537421 - 19 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532945 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532945&idx=6 19th June 2025 - Terms & Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532945&idx=7 19th June 2025 - Annual Maintenance Programme - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532945&idx=8 19th June 2025 - SPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532945&idx=1 19th June 2025 - Instructions to Tenderers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532945&idx=2 19th June 2025 - Schedule 1 Specification of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532945&idx=3 19th June 2025 - Schedule 2 Award Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532945&idx=4 19th June 2025 - Schedule 3 Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532945&idx=5 19th June 2025 - Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532945 Ground Maintenance & Winter Site Clearance - Various grounds maintenance and winter site clearance as per specification of requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537421 Ground Maintenance & Winter Site Clearance - Various grounds maintenance and winter site clearance as per specification of requirements ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.sppa.gov.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802205 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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