Andover Estate – Landscaping and Public Realm Works
Scottish Government · Central government
In brief
Scottish Government awarded construction and grounds maintenance work to Ensigna Construction Ltd and Etec Contract Services Limited on 2 September 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £500,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 3 years, starting 1 April 2026.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair of Rigid & Inflatable Boats – South Scotland 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversMarine Directorate have five vessels of which MPV Jura, Minna and Hirta carry RIBs to undertake regulatory activities. MPV Jura and Hirta both carry two RIBs and MPV Minna carries one RIB. MRV Scotia, our Science vessel, also carries a RIB as well. RIBs are also used by our Inshore Protection Programme (IPP) and Science programme. The RIBs within the IPP and science teams are based around the coast of Scotland at marinas during the summer period at various locations that change each year. The RIBs require to be serviced, maintained and repaired when necessary throughout the specified contract period. This will include both planned maintenance and unplanned repairs to maintain these assets. Marine Directorate currently has 14 RIBs which will require planned and unplanned maintenance as part of this framework. | — | — |
| Maintenance and Repair of Rigid & Inflatable Boats – Orkney 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversMarine Directorate have five vessels of which MPV Jura, Minna and Hirta carry RIBs to undertake regulatory activities. MPV Jura and Hirta both carry two RIBs and MPV Minna carries one RIB. MRV Scotia, our Science vessel, also carries a RIB as well. RIBs are also used by our Inshore Protection Programme (IPP) and Science programme. The RIBs within the IPP and science teams are based around the coast of Scotland at marinas during the summer period at various locations that change each year. The RIBs require to be serviced, maintained and repaired when necessary throughout the specified contract period. This will include both planned maintenance and unplanned repairs to maintain these assets. Marine Directorate currently has 14 RIBs which will require planned and unplanned maintenance as part of this framework. | — | — |
| Maintenance and Repair of Rigid & Inflatable Boats - North Scotland 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversA brief overview of the project/services you are procuring, you should provide enough detail to encourage prospective suppliers to download the full spec/ITT etc Soft and hard landscaping works predominantly within the Andover Estate as detailed in the tender. The initial appointment will be via a PCSA which will allow the contractor to; - Detail out the design and specification- Undertake necessary surveys- Outline any opportunity for value engineering - Quantify existing materials onsite Once the PCSA period completes, then the supplier shall provide all labour, materials, equipment, and supervision required to deliver the full scope of soft and hard landscaping works in accordance with the drawings and specifications. The contractor is responsible for coordinating with other trades, maintaining a safe and tidy site, and protecting existing features | Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensigna Construction Ltd (SME) | Maintenance and Repair of Rigid & Inflatable Boats - North Scotland | £210,066 | |
| Etec Contract Services Limited (SME) | Maintenance and Repair of Rigid & Inflatable Boats - North Scotland | £190,868 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract notice · notice 000002-2026
- Contract award notice · notice 069359-2026
- Contract award notice · notice 083206-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
121Awards
60Suppliers it has used most for construction
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From notice 000002-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 January 2026, last updated 2 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.