Ground Maintenance Services at Properties in Care - Stirling Region

The general types of grounds maintenance that HES shall require is likely to include the following elements:

the mowing of all lawns, semi-coarse grasslands, slopes, ramparts

trimming of all lawn edges

strimming around the bases of walls, trees and signs

the application of approved herbicides as and when specified

weed control of all footpaths, car park, road gutters and gravel areas

gardening duties are to be carried out on landscaped areas and will include the weeding, forking, pruning and the application of fertilisers as specified in the contract documentation

leave and branch clearing duties may also be required.

Historic Environment Scotland are seeking a Supplier to provide grounds maintenance services for Stirling Castle and surrounding areas during the months of April to October. Work outside these months may also be required. The general types of grounds maintenance that HES shall require is likely to include the following elements:

the mowing of all lawns, semi-coarse grasslands, slopes, ramparts

trimming of all lawn edges

strimming around the bases of walls, trees and signs

the application of approved herbicides as and when specified

weed control of all footpaths, car park, road gutters and gravel areas

gardening duties are to be carried out on landscaped areas and will include the weeding, forking, pruning and the application of fertilisers as specified in the contract documentation

leave and branch clearing duties may also be required.

Suppliers must identify any clauses from the terms and conditions that may cause an issue when submitting your tender response. HES will not negotiate at contract award or post contract award.