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Maintenance of Grass and Synthetic Sports Surfaces

East Dunbartonshire Council

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24 Jun 2026 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

East Dunbartonshire Council has issued an invitation to tender for the "Maintenance of Grass and Synthetic Sports Surfaces," listed under industry classification "Sports fields maintenance services" (CPV: 77320000). This tender covers the provision of maintenance services for both grass and synthetic sports pitches within the council's jurisdiction, particularly within the local government area of East Dunbartonshire. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, and it follows an open procedure. Interested suppliers are required to submit electronic applications, with the deadline set for 24th July 2026. The tender is valued at £650,000 and is divided into two active lots: one for grass pitches (£450,000) and one for synthetic pitches (£230,000). The contract duration for each lot is 1,200 days, and the initiative includes community benefits as part of its deliverables.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities for firms specializing in grounds maintenance, sports facility management, or related services eager to expand within the public sector. With a significant contract value and detailed service requirements, companies with robust track records in similar projects will find it particularly advantageous. East Dunbartonshire Council emphasizes economic and social regeneration, making it appealing for businesses aiming to align with community-focused objectives. The procurement requirements entail a minimum yearly turnover, substantiated relevant experience, and specific insurance levels, pointing towards well-established and competent service providers as ideal candidates. Engaging with this tender could significantly enhance a company's public sector credentials and lead to further prospects in recurring contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of Grass and Synthetic Sports Surfaces

Notice Description

East Dunbartonshire Council requires a suitably qualified and experienced contractor (the Contractor) to undertake the maintenance of grass and synthetic sports pitch surfaces within its open spaces and schools.

Lot Information

Maintenance of Grass and Synthetic Sports Surfaces - Grass Pitches

The service in Lot 1 includes: - Inspection and overseeding. - Sand Top Dressing. - Verti-draining. - Weed and feed application. - Renovation and repair works, on request (Task Order). - Grass cutting service (including collection) to pitches, on request (Task Order). All to grass sports pitch surfaces. 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.

Synthetic Pitch Surfaces

The service in Lot 2 includes: - Monthly brushing to 3G/4G pitch surface and litter picking. - Bi-annual treatment of 3G/4G pitch area with mild detergent. - Inspection of 3G/4G pitches (at same time as brushing). - Replenish rubber crumb surfacing, on request (Task Order). - Sweeping leaves/detritus from the polymeric pitch surface. - Power washing of the polymeric and MUGA pitch surface. - Inspection of polymeric pitches (at the same time as brushing). - Additional visit to power wash polymeric pitch surfaces, on request (Task Order). - Ad hoc repairs to synthetic pitches, on request (Task Order). All to synthetic sports pitch surfaces. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059266-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77314100 - Grassing services

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£680,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
August 2029

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Dunbartonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Postcode Area
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
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

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