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title: "Inverness Campus Landscape Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000818132"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
published: "2026-02-19"
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# Inverness Campus Landscape Maintenance

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000818132

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Inverness Campus Landscape Maintenance," initiated by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, encompasses services related to landscape upkeep at Inverness Campus, covering grass and shrub cutting, weed removal, car park maintenance, and winter gritting/snow clearance. Located in Inverness, the project has progressed to the contract award stage, with the contract active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the total contract value is £89,790. The buying organisation, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, operates as a regional agency focusing on economic affairs within the UKM6 region. The involved parties also include Higher Ground Community Services Ltd as the supplier and Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court as the review body.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in landscape services to expand their operations in the Inverness area. With a budget of up to £94,000 (excluding VAT) over three years, it is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive maintenance services. Businesses with capabilities in subcontracting, especially for winter-related tasks, could find strategic growth opportunities. The inclusion of potential site additions offers scope for ongoing collaboration and service modifications, allowing companies to leverage their expertise in adapting to different landscape needs. Moreover, the procurement encourages local businesses to engage in delivering community benefits, aligning with Highlands and Islands Enterprise's role as a local economic development agency. This provides an advantageous situation for firms prioritising community-oriented growth alongside their service offerings.

## Notice

The Services cover grass and shrub cutting, weed removal, car park maintenance and winter gritting/snow clearance at An Lochran, Solasta House and Aurora House on Inverness Campus. This contract has a start date of 1.4.2026 and an end date of 31.3.2029.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is expected that these services will be required from 1st April 2026 for a period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the contract. The 3 year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP75,000 and GBP94,000 (excluding VAT), Consumer Price Index and Real Living Wage increases for Year 3. This figure is inclusive of Travel and Subsistence (T&S). Travel time will not be paid.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulations 8, 9 and 10 of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Options: HIE reserves the right to make changes to the Services including but limited to: - Sale of any sites/properties, therefore (some of) the services will no longer be required. - Addition of sites/properties with associated landscaping services required. - Re-designation of areas associated with maintenance activities - Weather conditions requiring more/less frequent services. In these situations, HIE will agree a price variation based on the pricing submitted as part of your bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549950 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the contract or at the end of the contract, including any extension period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,790 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIGHER GROUND COMMUNITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71421000 - Landscape gardening services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549950
- 11 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545391

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545391&idx=12
  11th December 2025 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545391&idx=11
  11th December 2025 - Conflicts of Interest Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545391&idx=10
  11th December 2025 - Contractor Annual Return Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545391&idx=9
  11th December 2025 - Forms for Signature
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545391&idx=7
  11th December 2025 - Cyber Security Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545391&idx=8
  11th December 2025 - Community Benefits Selection Menu
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545391&idx=6
  11th December 2025 - Award Criteria Tender Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545391&idx=5
  11th December 2025 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545391&idx=4
  11th December 2025 - Appendix 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545391&idx=3
  11th December 2025 - Appendix 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545391&idx=2
  11th December 2025 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545391&idx=1
  11th December 2025 - Scope of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545391
  Inverness Campus Landscape Maintenance - The Services cover grass and shrub cutting, weed removal, car park maintenance and winter gritting/snow clearance at An Lochran, Solasta House and Aurora House on Inverness Campus.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549950
  Inverness Campus Landscape Maintenance - The Services cover grass and shrub cutting, weed removal, car park maintenance and winter gritting/snow clearance at An Lochran, Solasta House and Aurora House on Inverness Campus. This contract has a start date of 1.4.2026 and an end date of 31.3.2029.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818132
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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