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Rural Grass Verge Cutting Services in East Lothian

East Lothian Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Rural Grass Verge Cutting Services in East Lothian. This tender falls under the category of general public services and involves cutting rural grass verges and visibility splays. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, with the initial tender being active in March 2026, and the contract awarded in June 2026. The services are to be delivered across East Lothian, specifically in the UKM73 region. The contract, valued at £275,000, was signed on 18th May 2026, with the procurement process now at the contract award stage. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 2nd April 2026, followed by the start of the award period the same day. The contract is offered for two years with potential extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or related services, given its focus on rural grass verge cutting. With a bidding process that accommodated electronic submissions and a strong emphasis on price (90%) and relevant experience (10%) as award criteria, businesses with a competitive pricing model and proven track record in similar projects stood a good chance. James Tait and Son, an SME based in Haddington, was successful in securing this contract. The inclusion of community benefits offers additional opportunities for businesses to contribute to local development and earn points toward future tenders with East Lothian Council, thereby enhancing their credentials and marketability within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rural Grass Verge Cutting Services in East Lothian

Notice Description

East Lothian Council is seeking a contractor for the provision of cutting of rural grass verges and visibility splays.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council is seeking a contractor for the provision of cutting of rural grass verges and visibility splays.

Renewal: The contract term is for a 2-year period with the option for East Lothian Council to extend by a further 12 months on 2 occasions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825239
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558129
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

45 - Construction work

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

CPV Codes

45233229 - Verge maintenance work

77300000 - Horticultural services

77314100 - Grassing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes, April 2028.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

James Tait and Son

Further Information

Notice Documents

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