Tender

Main Contract

LOWLAND RESERVE FORCES AND CADETS ASSOCIATION

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Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Lowland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association, based in Glasgow, is currently conducting a public procurement for the "Main Contract" under the grounds maintenance industry category. The tender is aimed at maintaining the estate of reserve and cadet locations across the Lowlands of Scotland, including areas such as Lothian, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Borders, and Glasgow City & Surrounding Areas. This tender is at the stage of inviting bids, with an open procedure method being employed. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 27th March 2026, with contracts scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, and run through to the end of November 2026. Potential bidders can make site visits by contacting Alan Adam at the provided email.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those with experience in servicing sites across large regions. Given the extensive geographic coverage required, businesses with capabilities in operational logistics and workforce deployment will be well-positioned to compete. This procurement process supports business growth by offering a substantial project scope with multiple locations to maintain, encouraging collaboration and utilisation of local workforce resources. Companies that can deliver high-standard maintenance services efficiently will find this tender particularly advantageous. Emphasis on suitable health and safety practices will also be crucial for eligibility.

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Notice Title

Main Contract

Notice Description

Grounds Maintenance for Reserve and Cadet Estate across the Lowlands of Scotland.

Lot Information

Lothian

Grounds Maintenance at 30 locations in the Lothian Area, including Edinburgh City, between the months of April and November 2026. Schedule of works and frequency can be found within attached documentation. Tenders must visit 2 Reserve Centres, 1 Cadet Training Centre and 5 cadet detachments in this lot to gain an overview of the Estate.. For visits to the locations, please contact Alan Adam on lo-est-offr1@rfca.mod.uk.

Lanarkshire

Grounds Maintenance at 14 locations in the Lanarkshire area between the months of April and November 2026. Schedule of works and frequency can be found within attached documentation. Tenders must visit 1 Reserve Centre, 1 Cadet Training Centre and 3 cadet detachments in this lot to gain an overview of the Estate.. For visits to the locations, please contact Alan Adam on lo-est-offr1@rfca.mod.uk.

Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway

Grounds Maintenance at 27 locations in Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway between the months of April and November 2026. Schedule of works and frequency can be found within attached documentation. Tenders must visit 2 Reserve Centres. 1 Cadet Training Centre and 5 cadet detachments in this lot to gain an overview of the Estate.. For visits to the locations, please contact Alan Adam on lo-est-offr1@rfca.mod.uk.

Borders

Grounds Maintenance at 11 locations in the Scottish Borders between the months of April and November 2026. Schedule of works and frequency can be found within attached documentation. Tenders must visit 5 cadet detachments in this lot to gain an overview of the Estate.. For visits to the locations, please contact Alan Adam on lo-est-offr1@rfca.mod.uk.

Glasgow City & Surrounding Areas

Grounds Maintenance at 21 locations in the Glasgow city and surrounding areas between the months of April and November 2026. Schedule of works and frequency can be found within attached documentation. Tenders must visit 2 Reserve Centres and 5 cadet detachments in this lot to gain an overview of the Estate.. For visits to the locations, please contact Alan Adam on lo-est-offr1@rfca.mod.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824648
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550279
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

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOWLAND RESERVE FORCES AND CADETS ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G20 8LW
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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM82 Glasgow City, TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM91 Scottish Borders, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Maryhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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