Supply & Delivery of Grounds Maintenance / Landscaping Materials & Associated Products (2026-30)

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        "title": "Supply & Delivery of Grounds Maintenance / Landscaping Materials & Associated Products (2026-30)",
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            "description": "Agricultural and horticultural products"
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        "description": "This Contract Notice relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Supply & Delivery of Grounds Maintenance / Landscaping Materials & Associated Products (2026-30) (UOS-42185-2026).",
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                "description": "The University of Strathclyde (\"the University\") is seeking to establish a contract to support the delivery of activities outlined below. This Contract will include, however, will not be limited to the supply & delivery of: - Weedkillers: - Fertilisers - Grass seed: - Lawncare: - Sands and top dressings: - Moss control; and - Grounds maintenance materials. The Contract will be awarded on a sole supply basis, and its remit is largely related to Goods. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.",
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