This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 09:05

Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Rural Grass Verge Cutting Services contract in East Lothian, overseen by East Lothian Council, has reached its award stage. The tender involved services related to grassing, specifically targeting the maintenance of rural grass verges and visibility splays in East Lothian. East Lothian Council acted as the buying organisation from its base at John Muir House, Haddington. This procurement, classified under CPV 77314100, was conducted as an open procedure covered by the GPA. The contract, which carries a value of £275,000, was awarded on 18th May 2026 to James Tait and Son. The initial tender process commenced on 2nd March 2026, with bid submissions closing by 2nd April 2026. The awarded contract runs for two years, with potential extensions, and includes community benefit obligations once spending reaches £50,000 within a financial year.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in horticultural and verge maintenance services, particularly SMEs, to expand their footprint within the local authority sector. Businesses with expertise in grassing services, such as those capable of fulfilling verge maintenance needs, will find this contract especially relevant. The focus on quality and price in award criteria suggests a competitive landscape where experience can significantly enhance a bid's attractiveness. The contract's recurrent nature offers prospects for ongoing partnerships and service extensions, potentially driving growth and stable revenue for businesses equipped to meet the technical and community-oriented requirements specified by the council.

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Notice Title

Rural Grass Verge Cutting Services in East Lothian

Notice Description

East Lothian Council is seeking a contractor for the provision of cutting of rural grass verges and visibility splays.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council is seeking a contractor for the provision of cutting of rural grass verges and visibility splays.

Renewal: The contract term is for a 2-year period with the option for East Lothian Council to extend by a further 12 months on 2 occasions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066026
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056945-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

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


CPV Codes

45233229 - Verge maintenance work

77300000 - Horticultural services

77314100 - Grassing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes, April 2028.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JAMES TAIT AND SON

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