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title: "Grounds Maintenance West Coast - Oban"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832879"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-08-04"
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# Grounds Maintenance West Coast - Oban

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832879

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has completed its procurement process for the tender titled "Grounds Maintenance West Coast - Oban." This procurement, under the industry categories of Tourism, Heritage, Conservation, and the Built Environment, aimed to secure grounds maintenance services for sites in the Oban area, such as Dunstaffnage Castle & Chapel, Bonawe Iron Furnace, Ardchattan Priory, and Inverlochy Castle. The award stage of this procurement process was completed with a contract signed on 23rd June 2026 with Acera Grounds Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure, indicating a transparent and competitive process suitable for service providers with expertise in grounds maintenance within the UK, specifically the UKM region.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in grounds maintenance and landscaping services. With a contract value of £35,572, awarded to Acera Grounds Ltd, this procurement sets a precedent for potential suppliers aiming to compete in similar future tenders issued by Historic Environment Scotland or similar bodies. Businesses with robust financial standing, capable of meeting public liability insurance requirements and demonstrating compliance with Historic Environment Scotland's non-negotiable terms and conditions, would be well-positioned to explore and win similar contracts. The tender process also highlighted the importance of electronic submissions, thus benefiting businesses with efficient digital capabilities.

## Notice

HES is looking for a supplier to provide Grounds Maintenance Services for the following sites in Oban area. - Dunstaffnage Castle & Chapel - Bonawe Iron Furnace - Ardchattan Priory - Inverlochy Castle

### 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=AUG561523 |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,572 |

## 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 | ACERA GROUNDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561523
- 26 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556573

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY556573&idx=5
  2nd June 2026 - Site Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY556573&idx=1
  26th May 2026 - Document 1 - Invitation to Quote - to be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY556573&idx=2
  26th May 2026 - Document 2 - Specification - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY556573&idx=3
  26th May 2026 - Document 3 - Pricing Schedule - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY556573&idx=4
  26th May 2026 - HES Terms and Conditions - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556573
  Grounds Maintenance West Coast - Oban - HES is looking for a supplier to provide Grounds Maintenance Services for the following sites in Oban area. - Dunstaffnage Castle & Chapel - Bonawe Iron Furnace - Ardchattan Priory - Inverlochy Castle
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561523
  Grounds Maintenance West Coast - Oban - HES is looking for a supplier to provide Grounds Maintenance Services for the following sites in Oban area. - Dunstaffnage Castle & Chapel - Bonawe Iron Furnace - Ardchattan Priory - Inverlochy Castle

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832879

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