Tender

Open Space Maintenance

RUTHERGLEN & CAMBUSLANG HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Rutherglen & Cambuslang Housing Association Ltd is currently in the tender stage for an Open Space Maintenance contract, aimed at maintaining open areas in line with a comprehensive maintenance schedule. This procurement process falls under the services category, focusing specifically on repair and maintenance services classified under CPV code 50000000. Located in South Lanarkshire, the contract period begins with the first scheduled cuts in the week commencing on 13th April 2026, with key deadlines for submission ending on 16th March 2026. Utilising an open procedure method, this procurement seeks qualified contractors to manage cyclical maintenance on RCHA properties, potentially expanding to a wider geographic area over the contract term. This contract spans three years, with optional extensions up to five years, depending on the Association's discretion, ensuring structured invoicing and reporting per address maintained.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in landscape and maintenance services, particularly those with the ability to offer high-quality service at competitive costs. The procurement process invites open electronic submissions, making it accessible to a wide range of businesses that meet the suitability and technical requirements. Firms with a proven track record in maintenance and repair, capable of efficiently handling both planned and reactive work, will find this contract appealing due to the long-term partnership potential and the inclusion of community benefit requirements. Businesses adept in electronic invoicing and ordering will be well-positioned to adapt to the procedural demands of this contract. The association’s emphasis on quality (60%) and cost (40%) during evaluation highlights the competitive yet rewarding nature of this tender.

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Notice Title

Open Space Maintenance

Notice Description

The service will consist of the Open Space Maintenance to all open space areas in accordance with the maintenance schedule (Priced Section)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will consist of the Open Space Maintenance to all open space areas in accordance with the maintenance schedule (Priced Section) on behalf of The Association as part of their Cyclical Maintenance programme 2026/27 to 2029/30, generally to the RCHA properties in South Lanarkshire but may include a wider geographical area in future. The maintenance programme will be provided to ensure that all the annual Open Space Maintenance and Reactive Repair work to hard and soft landscaped areas belonging to the Association. A number of other adhoc items have been included that maybe required across the term of the contract. The Association wishes to enter into Measured Term Contract (MTC) with a suitably qualified and experienced contractor in the provision of Open Space Maintenance Services as detailed in the specification in the Contract Documents. The MTC for Open Space Maintenance Services will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for 2 x single 1-year periods solely at the Associations discretion to a maximum of 5 years. It should be noted that it will be a contractual requirement to ensure that contractors must provide itemised invoices per block address maintained. This must have the full breakdown of all items of works completed and itemised costs. Please note that the contract will need to commence the first scheduled cuts WC 13 April 26. Additional information: See attached ITT for all details.

Renewal: The contract will be for a three (3) year period with the option to extend for multiple two (2) single one-year periods solely at the Clients discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013318-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
All as detailed in the attached "ITT - SPD Price & Quality Criteria and Scoring Evaluation - OSM - Final"

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RUTHERGLEN & CAMBUSLANG HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
maintenance@randcha.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416474917

Buyer Location

Locality
RUTHERGLEN
Postcode
G73 1DL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Rutherglen Central and North
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

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