Tender

Provision of Winter Gritting and Snow Clearing Services

CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE

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Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Glasgow College is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Winter Gritting and Snow Clearing Services to maintain multiple campus buildings during winter seasons. This open procedure is an opportunity within the education sector, located in Glasgow, specifically across properties such as 190 Cathedral Street, 21 Thistle Street, and 300 Cathedral Street. The total contract value is £88,000, with submissions invited electronically by 17th October 2025, when the awarding process will commence. The procurement falls under the main services category and is governed by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in facilities management and seasonal maintenance services. Companies specialising in snow clearance and winter gritting with a robust track record in managing similar educational environments are ideally suited to compete. With a contract period extending up to 42 months dependent on performance, this tender offers long-term business growth potential. Firms that demonstrate sound financial standing, via criteria such as profitability and liquidity, and meet the required insurance thresholds will be positioned favourably in the bid evaluation process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Winter Gritting and Snow Clearing Services

Notice Description

The Successful Bidder will be required to provide City of Glasgow College Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance Services during the winter seasons for multiple campus buildings

Lot Information

Lot 1

City of Glasgow College requires a service provider for Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance during the winter seasons for multiple campus buildings.

Renewal: This contract will be awarded for 18 months with the option to extend for 24 month subject to performance and budget. The renewal of this contract will either be in 18 months or 42 months time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810650
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539605
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90630000 - Ice-clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 - 5 years

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Calum Cuthbert
Contact Email
calum.cuthbert@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413755390

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0RF
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
TLM8 West Central Scotland

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

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