Grounds Maintenance Services: 2027-2031
GM General
To provide grounds maintenance services across the Orkney mainland, linked south isles and Hoy. This will include grass cutting, strimming, weed control, maintenance of planting including shrubs and small trees. Note this will be a term service contract for the four year period from 1 April 2027 until 31 March 2031, with an option to extend for one further year subject to meeting the performance criteria defined in the contract.
GM Pitches
Provision of grounds maintenance services to five football pitches at Bignold Park, Firth, Market Green, Stromness Academy and St Margaret’s Hope School. This will include grass cutting, strimming, marking out, lining, aerating and carrying out repairs to playing surfaces throughout the football season (generally April to September).
GM Cemeteries
Provision of grounds maintenance services to five cemeteries at Warbeth, St Olaf’s, St Magnus Cathedral, Firth and Stenness. This will include grass cutting, strimming, and weed control.