Planning

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

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Supply & Delivery of Grounds Maintenance / Landscaping Materials & Associated Products (2026-30)." This tender falls under the industry category of Agricultural and Horticultural Products and is aimed at sourcing goods like weedkillers, fertilisers, grass seeds, lawn care items, and various other grounds maintenance materials. Businesses interested must register their interest by 12 noon on 17 April 2026, with additional market engagement set to occur. The associated procurement process will be established under the legal basis of directive 32014L0024 and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This procurement process represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in horticultural goods, particularly those offering innovative solutions in lawn care and grounds maintenance. Suppliers of fertilisers, herbicides, grass seeds, and related landscaping materials will find this tender well-suited for growth. The contract, valued at approximately £212,393, provides a substantial market for businesses aiming to expand their footprint within the educational sector. The University of Strathclyde, known for its forward-thinking approach and educational governance, provides a reliable and strategic partnership for suppliers looking to enhance their business profile and market reach.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Supply & Delivery of Grounds Maintenance / Landscaping Materials & Associated Products (2026-30) (UOS-42185-2026).

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 Additional information: Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067bcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030886-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

16 - Agricultural machinery

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

03111000 - Seeds

03441000 - Ornamental plants, grasses, mosses or lichens

14200000 - Sand and clay

14210000 - Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates

14211000 - Sand

14211100 - Natural sand

14212000 - Granules, chippings, stone powder, pebbles, gravel, broken and crushed stone, stone mixtures, sand-gravel mixtures and other aggregates

14212210 - Sand-gravel mix

14213000 - Macadam, tarmac and tar sands

14213300 - Tar sands

14300000 - Chemical and fertiliser minerals

14310000 - Fertiliser minerals

16141000 - Fertiliser distributors

24400000 - Fertilisers and nitrogen compounds

24410000 - Nitrogenous fertilisers

24420000 - Phosphatic fertilisers

24421000 - Mineral phosphatic fertilisers

24422000 - Chemical phosphatic fertilisers

24430000 - Animal or vegetal fertilisers

24440000 - Miscellaneous fertilisers

24453000 - Herbicides

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£212,393 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

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