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title: "Grounds Maintenance Shetland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821031"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# Grounds Maintenance Shetland

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821031

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland, located in Edinburgh, issued a public procurement contract for grounds maintenance services across various sites in Shetland. This procurement, under the title "Grounds Maintenance Shetland," falls within the services category, particularly focusing on the built environment, tourism, conservation, and heritage sectors. The contract follows an open procurement method and covers the period from the 1st of April to the 31st of October, with potential for work outside these months. The procurement process has culminated in the award stage as of 10th April 2026, with Shetland Grasscutting, a trading name of Grounds Maintenance Solutions Ltd, being the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £32,181, encompasses key sites such as Fort Charlotte and Jarlshof Settlement, with flexibility for site additions or removals over the contract's duration.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the grounds maintenance, landscaping, and heritage site management sectors. SMEs, particularly those with experience in conservation, built environment services, and compliance with public liability and employers' liability insurance requirements, would find this project a positive prospect for expansion and portfolio growth. The open procedure allows a broad range of suppliers to compete, fostering innovation and quality through competitive bids. The procurement process's electronic submission capability also facilitates ease of access and participation for digital-savvy companies. Overall, this tender offers a substantial chance for businesses to capitalise on publicly funded initiatives in maintaining valuable heritage and tourist sites.

## Notice

HES are seeking a Supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for sites across Shetland during the months of April to October. Work outside these months may also be required but is not guaranteed. Below are a list of the sites included in the contract, however HES reserves the right to add or remove sites during the lifetime of the contract - Fort Charlotte Scalloway Castle Clickimin Broch Jarlshof Settlement

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558675 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,181 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHETLAND GRASSCUTTING (A TRADING NAME OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558675
- 20 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547554

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547554&idx=8
  20th January 2026 - Document 8 - Self Declaration on Russian Links - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547554&idx=9
  20th January 2026 - Document 9 - Prompt Payment Form - to be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547554&idx=10
  20th January 2026 - Document 10 - HES Suppliers Privacy Notice - for information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547554&idx=2
  20th January 2026 - Document 2 - Specification - For information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547554&idx=3
  20th January 2026 - Document 3 - Quality Schedule - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547554&idx=4
  20th January 2026 - Document 4 - Pricing Schedule - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547554&idx=5
  20th January 2026 - Document 5 - Terms and Conditions - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547554&idx=6
  20th January 2026 - Document 6 - Form of Tender - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547554&idx=7
  20th January 2026 - Document 7 - Site Drawings - For information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547554&idx=1
  20th January 2026 - Document 1 - ITT - For information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547554
  Grounds Maintenance Shetland - HES are seeking a Supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for sites across Shetland during the months of April to October. Work outside these months may also be required but is not guaranteed. Below are a list of the sites included in the contract, however HES reserves the right to add or remove sites during the lifetime of the contract - Fort Charlotte Scalloway Castle Clickimin Broch Jarlshof Settlement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558675
  Grounds Maintenance Shetland - HES are seeking a Supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for sites across Shetland during the months of April to October. Work outside these months may also be required but is not guaranteed. Below are a list of the sites included in the contract, however HES reserves the right to add or remove sites during the lifetime of the contract - Fort Charlotte Scalloway Castle Clickimin Broch Jarlshof Settlement

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821031

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