Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
7 May 2026
Type
services
Overview
Historic Environment Scotland are seeking a supplier who can provide Grounds Maintenance services for East Central Scotland during the months of April to October. Please see document 2 Specification for full requirements.
AI Analysis
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Historic Environment Scotland needs a contractor to maintain the grounds (gardens, lawns, landscaping) at their properties across East Central Scotland from April through October each year. This is a seasonal service covering the main growing and visitor season.
Requirements
- Must be able to work during April to October period
- Services required across East Central Scotland (geographic coverage specified)
- Full detailed requirements listed in Specification document (Document 2) — you must obtain and review this to understand exact scope
- Likely to require public liability insurance for grounds maintenance work
- May require specific equipment for grounds maintenance tasks
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Grass cutting and lawn maintenance at Historic Environment Scotland sites
- Weed control and removal
- Hedge and shrub maintenance/trimming
- General grounds tidying and upkeep
- Seasonal maintenance appropriate to April-October period
- Maintaining grounds to standards suitable for heritage/historic sites and public visitors
How to Read This Tender
- 1This tender references 'Document 2 Specification' which contains the full requirements — do not bid without obtaining and carefully reading this document, as the brief here is deliberately high-level
- 2The April-October timeframe is key: clarify whether this is a one-season contract or recurring annually, and what happens to the sites November-March
- 3East Central Scotland is a defined geographic area — check whether you have equipment and staff who can service all locations, or if you'll need to subcontract parts of the work
- 4Historic Environment Scotland manages heritage sites, so grounds maintenance may have specific standards (e.g. protecting archaeological features, maintaining heritage character) — look for these in the specification
- 5Check the tender timeline carefully: application deadlines, expected contract start date, and contract length are usually stated separately from this description
Tips for Small Businesses
- This is ideal for a local grounds maintenance business or landscaping company — if you don't cover the full East Central area, consider partnering with another contractor to bid as a consortium or subcontracting arrangement
- Seasonal contracts are common in grounds maintenance; clarify upfront whether renewal after October is guaranteed or competitive, so you can plan winter work elsewhere
- If you're bidding, emphasize any experience with heritage sites, protected landscapes, or visitor attractions — these commands premium pricing and shows you understand the sensitivity of the work
Award Details
Nurture Landscapes
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1 contract wonlatest 4 May 2026
Nurture Landscapes Ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Published
7 May 2026
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