---
title: "Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services (North), 2026-29"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824667"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services (North), 2026-29

Buyer: CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824667

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## Summary

The Cairn Housing Association invites tenders for the provision of grounds maintenance services for social housing developments in Highland, Caithness, and Moray. This tender is under the active procurement stage, labelled "Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services (North), 2026-29," within the housing and community amenities industry category. The tender, conducted through an open procedure, is seeking services to be delivered at various locations, including Inverness and surrounding areas. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 27th March 2026, 12:00 PM, with the awarding process commencing shortly after. Business users should note the procurement features, including electronic payment and submission, enhancing accessibility and efficiency.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and related services. Companies with expertise in maintaining community amenities, particularly in regional surroundings like Highland and Moray, are well-suited for this contract. It presents a chance for business growth through a contract duration of three years, with potential extensions. The open procurement method encourages diverse participation, welcoming qualified bidders who can meet specific technical and economic criteria. The flexibility offered by electronic submission and payment makes it appealing for businesses aiming to expand within the public sector in Scotland.

## Notice

Grounds maintenance services to common areas of social housing developments in Highland, Caithness and Moray.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As per appended Invitation to Tender

Renewal: 36 month term can be extended by up to 24 months (3+1+1 years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550298 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH7 4GH |
| 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 | Leith Walk |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550298

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550298
  Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services (North), 2026-29 - Grounds maintenance services to common areas of social housing developments in Highland, Caithness and Moray.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cairnha.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824667
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=824667
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=824667
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