Tender

SC 0164 - Vegetation Management

SCOTTISH CANALS

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Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SC 0164 - Vegetation Management" contract is being managed by Scottish Canals, the central purchasing body, located in Glasgow. This tender falls under the services category, specifically intended for general public services and involves the management of vegetation. The procurement is divided into two lots, targeting services in the Caledonian and Lowlands areas of the UKM region, with the Lowlands area operating on a call-off basis only. The process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure method, requiring electronic submissions by 17:00 on 13th February 2026. The total contract value is £160,000 and the tender offers a 12-month extension option after the initial 360-day contract period.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vegetation management services, especially those capable of servicing large geographical areas with efficiency and reliability. Companies that can operate under a call-off contract and have the necessary technical and economic capabilities to meet the standards set by Scottish Canals are best suited. With the procurement process open to competitive bidding, businesses have the opportunity to expand their operations within the public sector, demonstrating their capabilities and establishing themselves within Scotland's public services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC 0164 - Vegetation Management

Notice Description

Scottish Canals (otherwise referred to as "SC" in this document), is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract for the provision of Vegetation Management services. The contract will be split into two lots; Lot 1 will be for the provision of Vegetation Management Services in the Caledonian area and Lot 2 will be for Vegetation Management Services within the Lowlands area however the Lowlands area will operate on a call off basis only.

Lot Information

Vegetation Management

The contract will be split into two lots; Lot 1 will be for the provision of Vegetation Management Services in the Caledonian area and Lot 2 will be for Vegetation Management Services within the Lowlands area however the Lowlands area will operate on a call off basis only.

Renewal: 12 month extension option

Vegetation Management

The contract will be split into two lots; Lot 1 will be for the provision of Vegetation Management Services in the Caledonian area and Lot 2 will be for Vegetation Management Services within the Lowlands area however the Lowlands area will operate on a call off basis only.

Renewal: 12 month extension option

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822026
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548310
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

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

CPV Codes

77314100 - Grassing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH CANALS
Contact Name
Owen Jeffreys
Contact Email
owen.jeffreys@scottishcanals.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413326936

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 9SP
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Canal
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548310
    SC 0164 - Vegetation Management - Scottish Canals (otherwise referred to as "SC" in this document), is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract for the provision of Vegetation Management services. The contract will be split into two lots; Lot 1 will be for the provision of Vegetation Management Services in the Caledonian area and Lot 2 will be for Vegetation Management Services within the Lowlands area however the Lowlands area will operate on a call off basis only.

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