--- title: "SPS-02331 Grounds Maintenance Central Area" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827545" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827545" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827545.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827545.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2026-04-13" --- # SPS-02331 Grounds Maintenance Central Area Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827545 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827545) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827545.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service is conducting a public procurement process for "SPS-02331 Grounds Maintenance Central Area", with a focus on services across three sites: HMP & YOI Stirling, HMP Glenochil, and HMP Perth. The procurement falls under the services category in the landscaping industry, with a total budget of £500,000. The tender process is currently in the Tender Update stage, following an amendment to the submission deadline. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by 6th May 2026. The contract, identified under CPV code 77314000, will be governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU (CELEX: 32014L0024) and follows an open procedure with electronic submission options available. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in horticultural and grounds maintenance services, particularly those skilled in routine services like grass cutting, shrub and rose bed maintenance, hedge maintenance, and winter clearance operations. Companies with robust technical and price proposals may find this tender a lucrative opportunity, as the award criteria are based on 40% technical and 60% price. With a potential contract duration of 1,080 days and the possibility of a three-year extension, businesses with a strong track record in maintaining high presentation standards, and who can ensure safe, appealing grounds, are well-positioned to secure this contract and expand their operations within the public order and safety sector in Edinburgh. The tender is covered by GPA, and electronic payment options are available, facilitating efficient financial transactions. ## Notice The Purchaser requires high quality grounds maintenance across 3 Sites, HMP & YOI Stirling, HMP Glenochil and HMP Perth (Central Area). All works must reflect best horticultural practice, ensure consistently high presentation standards, and maintain safe, clean, and visually appealing grounds. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Core Tasks - Routine Services Grass cutting; Grass edging; Meadow/Turf maintenance; Shrub & herbaceous bed maintenance; Rose bed maintenance; Hedge maintenance; Young tree maintenance; Cleaning of grounds (incl. litter picking, leaves, hard-surface weed control); and Winter maintenance and snow clearance. Renewal: up to 3 years extension period ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553675 | | Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum | | 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 | 13 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | 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 - 13 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553675 - 25 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552462 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552462 SPS-02331 Grounds Maintenance Central Area - The Purchaser requires high quality grounds maintenance across 3 Sites, HMP & YOI Stirling, HMP Glenochil and HMP Perth (Central Area). All works must reflect best horticultural practice, ensure consistently high presentation standards, and maintain safe, clean, and visually appealing grounds. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827545 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827545. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827545.json.