SPS-02331 Grounds Maintenance Central Area

What this is

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is seeking a qualified supplier to provide grounds maintenance services across central area prison establishments, including HMP & YOI Stirling, HMP Glenochil, and HMP Perth. Services include scheduled grass cutting, maintenance of grounds, trees, hedges and flower beds, litter picking, fence maintenance, weed control, and treatment of invasive species. This is a Prior Information Notice published February 2026; the full contract notice was expected around 16 February 2026.

Key points

• PIN only — contract notice and ITT (with SPD) expected around 16 February 2026 via PCS-T.
• Scope covers grounds maintenance at three central Scotland SPS establishments: HMP & YOI Stirling, HMP Glenochil, HMP Perth.
• Includes scheduled grass cutting (mid-March to late October), invasive species treatment (Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed), and reactive works.

Who can bid

Suitably qualified and experienced grounds maintenance supplier. An SPD will be included with the forthcoming ITT. SPS has commenced this procurement in good faith and intends to award a contract.

How it is scored

Evaluation criteria will be published in the ITT via PCS-T. Likely MEAT basis (most economically advantageous tender).

How to submit

Full tender documents will be made available via Public Contracts Scotland - Tender (PCS-T). Register interest at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822748.

Clarifications

Clarification questions to be submitted via PCS-T after the contract notice is published.

Classification

CPV 77314000 — Grounds maintenance services ScotlandTayside, Central & Fife