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Oriam Grass Pitch Maintenance Services

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Award

12 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University, situated in Riccarton, Edinburgh, has recently concluded a procurement process involving the maintenance of grass pitches at its Oriam sports facility. The contract titled "Oriam Grass Pitch Maintenance Services" falls under the education industry category and encompasses services related to the upkeep of two hybrid pitches and five natural grass pitches. A contractor was appointed to oversee tasks including summer renovation and irrigation system management. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, with key dates marking the completion on 12th March 2026, following the tender stage ending on 16th January 2026. The contract value amounts to £38,640, highlighting a successful award to Greentech Sportsturf Ltd.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in sports turf management, particularly those capable of handling irrigation systems and large-scale renovations. Organisations similar to Greentech Sportsturf Ltd, categorised as SMEs, would find this tender advantageous, given the university's emphasis on quality and price, weighted at 70% and 30% respectively. The contract allows for potential growth through repeat business as it includes a provision for a 12-month extension post the initial three-year period, contingent on performance. This opportunity could benefit companies within the UK, enhancing their portfolio with a prestigious educational institution as their client.

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Notice Title

Oriam Grass Pitch Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Oriam at Heriot-Watt University requires the appointment of a contractor to carry out the annual maintenance of its seven pitches, comprising of two hybrid pitches and five natural grass pitches. The contractor will be responsible for planning and overseeing the delivery of the Summer Renovation Programme, including the start-up, shut-down, and ongoing maintenance of our fully automated irrigation system. This system serves two pitches and incorporates an irrigation tank, borehole, and infiltration system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Oriam at Heriot-Watt University requires the appointment of a contractor to carry out the annual maintenance of its seven pitches, comprising of two hybrid pitches and five natural grass pitches. The contractor will be responsible for planning and overseeing the delivery of the Summer Renovation Programme, including the start-up, shut-down, and ongoing maintenance of our fully automated irrigation system. This system serves two pitches and incorporates an irrigation tank, borehole, and infiltration system.

Renewal: 1x12 month extension is available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818425
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551547
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77314100 - Grassing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
November 2028 if no extensions utilised November 2029 if all extensions utilised

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREENTECH SPORTSTURF

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545542
    Oriam Grass Pitch Maintenance Services - Oriam at Heriot-Watt University requires the appointment of a contractor to carry out the annual maintenance of its seven pitches, comprising of two hybrid pitches and five natural grass pitches. The contractor will be responsible for planning and overseeing the delivery of the Summer Renovation Programme, including the start-up, shut-down, and ongoing maintenance of our fully automated irrigation system. This system serves two pitches and incorporates an irrigation tank, borehole, and infiltration system.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551547
    Oriam Grass Pitch Maintenance Services - Oriam at Heriot-Watt University requires the appointment of a contractor to carry out the annual maintenance of its seven pitches, comprising of two hybrid pitches and five natural grass pitches. The contractor will be responsible for planning and overseeing the delivery of the Summer Renovation Programme, including the start-up, shut-down, and ongoing maintenance of our fully automated irrigation system. This system serves two pitches and incorporates an irrigation tank, borehole, and infiltration system.

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