Tender

Open Space Maintenance (OSM)

DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the Dunbritton Housing Association's tender for Open Space Maintenance and associated works, covering the period from 2026/2027 to 2029/2030, with an option to extend for two additional 12-month periods. Situated in Dumbarton, UK, this tender involves maintenance activities across West Dunbartonshire and Argyle and Bute. The tender is currently active and in the "Tender" stage, with a submission deadline of 30th March 2026. The procurement is conducted via an open procedure and focuses on services within the housing and community amenities category, valued at £750,000.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies specializing in open space maintenance and related services. It is suited for contractors with experience in providing measured term contracts (MTC) interested in a contract that spans three years, potentially extending to five years. Interested businesses can benefit from the electronic submission method, which streamlines the application process. The tender emphasises quality and cost, suggesting that businesses with capabilities in these areas would be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for compliance with community benefits clauses further offers avenues for businesses to demonstrate their added value to the community.

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Notice Title

Open Space Maintenance (OSM)

Notice Description

Open Space Maintenance (OSM) & Associate Works 2026/27 to 2029/30 with the (Option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will consist of the Open Space Maintenance to all open space areas in accordance with the maintenance schedule (Priced Section) on behalf of The Association as part of their Cyclical Maintenance programme 2026/27 to 2029/30, generally to the DHA properties in covering two geographical areas, West Dunbartonshire and Argyle and Bute but may include a wider geographical area in future. The maintenance programme will be provided to ensure that all the annual Open Space Maintenance and Reactive Repair work too hard and soft landscaped areas belonging to the Association. A number of other adhoc items have been included that maybe required across the term of the contract such as maintenance and repairs of slabbing, paving, resurfacing, tarmac repairs, removal of abandoned cars and septic tank emptying, cleaning and maintaining The Association wishes to enter into Measured Term Contract (MTC) with a suitably qualified and experienced contractor in the provision of Open Space Maintenance Services as detailed in the specification in the Contract Documents. The MTC for Open Space Maintenance Services will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for 2 x single 1-year periods solely at the Associations discretion to a maximum of 5 years. It should be noted that it will be a contractual requirement to ensure that contractors must provide itemised invoices per block address maintained. This must have the full breakdown of all items of works completed and itemised costs.. See ITT

Options: As required

Renewal: 2 x single 1-year periods solely at the Associations discretion to a maximum of 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824903
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550452
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
As per ITT

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1AW
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

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