Tender

Open Space Maintenance (OSM)

DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

Dunbritton Housing Association is currently inviting tenders for its Open Space Maintenance (OSM) services, focused on grounds maintenance within the housing and community amenities sector. The tender covers the period from 2026/27 to 2029/30, with an option for two additional 12-month extensions. Services will be provided across areas of West Dunbartonshire and Argyle and Bute, UK. This tender is in the 'active' planning stage with a submission deadline set for 30 March 2026 at 12:00 PM. As part of an open procurement procedure, the Association seeks submissions that adhere strictly to its detailed specification requirements, as outlined in the Contract Documents.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds and open space maintenance to expand their portfolio through long-term contracts and potential extensions. Suited for companies with experience in handling similar services, the contract includes reactive repair work and miscellaneous tasks such as slabbing and paving maintenance, making it ideal for versatile contractors with a robust service offering. With quality holding a high weight at 60% in the award criteria, businesses that excel in service delivery and community benefits integration—key components specified in the tender—are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the electronic submission process allows for efficient bidding, opening doors to both local and regional firms aiming to solidify their presence in these geographical areas.

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Notice Title

Open Space Maintenance (OSM)

Notice Description

Open Space Maintenance (OSM) & Associate Works 2026/27 to 2029/30 with the (Option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods)

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 DHA properties in covering two geographical areas, West Dunbartonshire and Argyle and Bute 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 too 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 such as maintenance and repairs of slabbing, paving, resurfacing, tarmac repairs, removal of abandoned cars and septic tank emptying, cleaning and maintaining 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. Additional information: See ITT

Options: As required

Renewal: 2 x single 1-year periods solely at the Associations discretion to a maximum of 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065cdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017239-2026
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
As per ITT

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1LL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

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