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title: "SPS-02331 Grounds Maintenance Central Area"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822748"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# SPS-02331 Grounds Maintenance Central Area

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822748

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is in the planning stage of a tendering process for grounds maintenance services across various central area establishments, including HMP & YOI Stirling, HMP Glenochil, and HMP Perth. This procurement falls under the services category within the public order and safety sector and is classified under CPV code 77314000. The planned contract aims to secure a qualified supplier to deliver scheduled and additional grounds maintenance services, covering tasks like grass cutting, maintaining internal and external grounds, and managing invasive species, among others. Interested businesses should be aware that a formal invitation to tender, including the Single Procurement Document, will be published on 16th February 2026 via PCS-T.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services to engage with a national agency, potentially enhancing their growth and reach within the public sector. Companies with expertise in environmental management, landscaping, and sustainable waste disposal practices will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, suppliers who can demonstrate adaptability and provide comprehensive services ranging from routine maintenance to the treatment of invasive species are likely to find this procurement particularly aligned with their capabilities. The structured timeline and detailed service scope allow businesses to effectively plan and showcase their unique value propositions in their tender responses.

## Notice

The Scottish Prison Service seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide Grounds Maintenance Services across the specified central area establishments. The contract will include both Scheduled Grounds Maintenance Services and Additional Services, as required throughout the year. The scope of services will include, but is not limited to: site wide grass cutting (including meadow grass areas) during the grass cutting season from mid March to late October; maintenance of internal and external grounds; upkeep of grass verges, trees, hedges, and flower beds; litter picking; fence maintenance; weed control; and the treatment and disposal of invasive species, including Giant Hogweed and Japanese Knotweed, in line with relevant legislation and guidance. Tree maintenance will include an annual inspection and reporting process, together with any necessary remedial works. Meadow grass and hedge maintenance will be undertaken at defined intervals. The Supplier will also be responsible for the removal and environmentally responsible disposal of all green waste arising from the service. Full tender shall be available through PCS-T.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548824 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DJ |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548824

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548824
  SPS-02331 Grounds Maintenance Central Area - The Scottish Prison Service seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide Grounds Maintenance Services across the specified central area establishments. The contract will include both Scheduled Grounds Maintenance Services and Additional Services, as required throughout the year. The scope of services will include, but is not limited to: site wide grass cutting (including meadow grass areas) during the grass cutting season from mid March to late October; maintenance of internal and external grounds; upkeep of grass verges, trees, hedges, and flower beds; litter picking; fence maintenance; weed control; and the treatment and disposal of invasive species, including Giant Hogweed and Japanese Knotweed, in line with relevant legislation and guidance. Tree maintenance will include an annual inspection and reporting process, together with any necessary remedial works. Meadow grass and hedge maintenance will be undertaken at defined intervals. The Supplier will also be responsible for the removal and environmentally responsible disposal of all green waste arising from the service. Full tender shall be available through PCS-T.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822748
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822748

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