Tender

Provision of 3G Pitch Maintenance

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of 3G pitch maintenance services, as outlined in their active procurement process. The tender falls under the services category with CPV classification 77320000, specifically targeting sports fields maintenance services. The procurement method is open, encouraging broad participation. Businesses have until 26 May 2026 to submit their bids, after which the award period will commence. Located in Ayr, Scotland, the contracting process includes a community benefit requirement, aiming for social contributions such as recruitment and training opportunities. Documentation is available via electronic submission, and performance terms favour quality over price with a 40% to 60% split.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sports facilities maintenance or those capable of delivering targeted recruitment and training programmes. Companies that can offer community benefits as part of their service provision will find this contract particularly suited to their operations. Moreover, the potential for renewal offers long-term engagement prospects, with future notices anticipated around 2030 or 2031. The open procedure encourages competition, making it ideal for SMEs and social enterprises looking to expand their footprint in South Ayrshire’s public sector. Interested parties are encouraged to highlight their staff qualifications and present innovative solutions to meet the community benefit requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of 3G Pitch Maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of 3G Pitch Maintenance

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of 3G Pitch Maintenance

Renewal: Estimated timing for further notices to be published is circa 2030 / 2031.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068630
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035570-2026
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

45 - Construction work

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


CPV Codes

45212213 - Sport markings works

45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities

77320000 - Sports fields 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
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes Estimated timing for further notices to be published is circa 2030 / 2031.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

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