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29 Jul 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

Barrhead Housing Association is inviting tenders for a four-year contract for gutter cleaning, roof inspections, and roof safety system testing services throughout East Renfrewshire, covering specific areas such as Barrhead, Neilston, Thornliebank, and Newton Mearns. This active procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is conducted under the open procedure in compliance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract, estimated at £336,000, commences on 1st October 2026 and concludes on 30th September 2030, with potential annual extensions up to 2033, contingent on satisfactory performance. Interested parties must submit electronic responses by 28th August 2026, with the award period also commencing on the same date.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in building maintenance services to expand their portfolio and increase stability through a long-term contract. Companies with experience in gutter cleaning, roof inspection, and safety system testing, who can demonstrate technical proficiency and a reliable supply chain, are well-positioned to compete. The contract prioritises quality over price, with a weight of 60% for quality and 40% for price, emphasising the importance of high standards and service delivery. Businesses meeting the eligibility criteria, including minimum turnover and insurance requirements, can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the Scottish public procurement market, contributing to their growth and sustainability.

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Notice Title

Four Year Contract for Gutter Cleaning, Roof Inspections and Roof Safety System Testing Services

Notice Description

The Contract will involve gutter cleaning maintenance, roof inspection services and roof safety system testing and inspection services throughout Barrhead, Neilston, Thornliebank and Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire. The Contract will principally include; Gutter cleaning maintenance; Roof inspection services and a comprehensive report prepared by the Contractor for each property; Roof safety system testing, inspections and certification to each applicable property. The Contract may also include cleaning of roof skews, valleys and flashings, and also remedial, minor repair works to the existing roof finishes, drainage and disposal systems, stonework and chimneys, roof services and roof safety systems resulting from the Contractor's roof inspection and report to each property. The commencement date for the Measured Term Contract is currently estimated to be 1st October 2026 and the completion date is 30th September 2030. Subject to satisfactory performance of the Contractor, which will be assessed through measurement of the Key Performance Indicator's (Refer Tender Document G), it is intended that the Contract will be extended on an annual basis by a maximum of three further years until 30th September 2033.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Single Stage Tendering in accordance with Regulations 28 (Open Procedure) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. 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. SPD Question 2D.1.2- Bidders must provide a separate SPD response (Sections A and B of this Part and Part III) for each subcontractor.

Renewal: May take up option of three further years (2030-2033) at an estimated value of 48000 GBP (excluding VAT) per annum. The annual anticipated cost per annum within the Contract Notice excluding VAT is 48000 GBP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071895-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

71315400 - Building-inspection services

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£336,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£336,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2029 at the earliest if the optional three year extension is not applied

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARRHEAD HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BARRHEAD
Postcode
G78 1SB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor
Westminster Constituency
East Renfrewshire

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