--- title: "SPS-02347 Grounds Maintenance East Area" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829486" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829486" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829486.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829486.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2026-05-28" --- # SPS-02347 Grounds Maintenance East Area Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829486 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829486) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829486.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service is actively seeking procurement for its "SPS-02347 Grounds Maintenance East Area" project, which involves providing reactive and planned grounds maintenance services across several locations, including HMP Edinburgh, HMP Shotts, HMP & YOI Polmont, and Central Stores Fauldhouse. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the contract notice published on 28 May 2026. The open procedure is being utilised, allowing for electronic submissions until 29 June 2026, at 14:00. This opportunity is categorised under 'services' within the public order and safety sector. The subsequent contract award announcements will follow shortly after the bid opening scheduled on the same day at 14:30. This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in comprehensive grounds maintenance services, including grass cutting, hedge maintenance, and weed control. Firms that can offer flexibility with additional tasks like handling invasive weeds, tree maintenance, and other grounds enhancement services are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the potential 12-month extension after the initial two-year contract makes it an attractive long-term opportunity for businesses capable of scaling their operations across multiple prison facilities in the East Area of Scotland. ## Notice The SPS is seeking a Supplier to provide reactive and planned grounds maintenance services to HMP Edinburgh, HMP Shotts, HMP & YOI Polmont and Central Stores Fauldhouse. (Grass Cutting, Hedging, Weed Control, Cleaning of grounds) The Contract Term shall be 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Core Tasks - Routine Services. HMP Edinburgh, HMP Shotts, SPS Fauldhouse: Grass cutting; Grass edging; Meadow/Turf maintenance; Hedge maintenance; Shrub and Bed maintenance; Young tree maintenance; Supply and lay ground bark/mulch; Cleaning of grounds (incl. litter picking, leaves, hard-surface weed control); and Ground surface condition reports (incl. paths, walls, manholes, ponding, surface drains). HMP & YOI Polmont: Cleaning of grounds (incl. litter picking, leaves, hard-surface weed control); Weed Control Additional Tasks - only carried out upon written instruction from the Purchaser. Invasive weeds (eg Giant Hogweed/Japanese Knotweed); Mature Tree Works; Ground maintenance at void properties; and Any other instructed works outside Core Tasks. Call-Off Services - only carried out upon written instruction from the Purchaser. Tree Surgeon Services; and Tree Survey and Reports. Renewal: Optional Extension of up to 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556709 | | 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 21 Apr 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 | 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 9HW | | 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 | TLM7 Eastern Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 28 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556709 - 15 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553930 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553930 SPS-02347 Grounds Maintenance East Area - The SPS is seeking a Supplier to provide reactive and planned grounds maintenance services to HMP Edinburgh, HMP Shotts, HMP & YOI Polmont and Central Stores Fauldhouse. (Grass Cutting, Hedging, Weed Control, Cleaning of grounds) The Contract Term shall be 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 years. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556709 SPS-02347 Grounds Maintenance East Area - The SPS is seeking a Supplier to provide reactive and planned grounds maintenance services to HMP Edinburgh, HMP Shotts, HMP & YOI Polmont and Central Stores Fauldhouse. (Grass Cutting, Hedging, Weed Control, Cleaning of grounds) The Contract Term shall be 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 years. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829486 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=833077 - 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-r6ebe6-0000829486. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829486.json.