Tender

Grounds Maintenance Contract & Associated Works, Faifley

KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD.

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Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Knowes Housing Association Ltd., based in Glasgow, is managing a procurement process titled "Grounds Maintenance Contract & Associated Works, Faifley," in the industry category of Housing and Community Amenities. The procurement is in the tender stage, with submissions closing on the 6th of April 2026. The contract involves grounds maintenance of landscape works adjacent to the association's properties in Faifley, West Dunbartonshire. Using an open procedure, Knowes Housing Association Ltd. aims to identify suitable service providers by assessing submission details electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

The tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in landscape and grounds maintenance, particularly those experienced in managing residential areas. Companies belonging to the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) or equivalent are encouraged to apply, as membership is part of the selection criteria. The contract spans three years, with a possible extension period of up to two years, allowing businesses to potentially secure long-term partnerships. This opportunity is ideal for firms with a strong background in quality and precise price offerings, as these are key criteria in the decision-making process.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Contract & Associated Works, Faifley

Notice Description

Grounds maintenance of the existing soft and hard landscape works adjacent to properties managed by Knowes Housing Association and ad-hoc additional works instructed through the contract period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Works comprise the inspection and maintenance of all tree, amenity planting, woodland and grass areas to communal residential land including cleansing and weed clearance of hard areas. The contract duration is thirty six months with the option to extend by a further 24 months on a yearly basis subject to satisfactory review as assessed by the Association's Housing Management and by tenant feedback.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract by a variable period not exceeding 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825814
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551189
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

77300000 - Horticultural services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77314100 - Grassing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Between 3 and 5 years from this procurement, dependant on extension options being taken up.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G81 5BX
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
Kilpatrick
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

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