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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council is the contracting authority for the project titled "PS-26-75 - Loudoun Academy - Synthetic Pitch Replacement," which involves the removal and replacement of a synthetic grass pitch at Loudoun Academy, Galston. Located in Kilmarnock, the council awarded the contract through an open procedure within the works industry category. This contract was awarded to Sportex Group, a small and medium-sized enterprise, with the value of £254,982.53, and it was signed on 25 May 2026. The entire process followed the guidelines of the open procurement method, allowing electronic submissions. The tender process commenced in April 2026 with its tender period closing on 7 May 2026, followed by the award start date on the same day.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and sports facilities, particularly those with expertise in synthetic surfaces. Companies operating in the general public services sector, qualified in construction projects, and certified to handle materials like synthetic grass, were well-suited to compete. The project spanned six weeks and required various certifications and financial standings, making it ideal for companies with robust business credit and insurance coverages. The contract's preference for foreign bids, particularly from the EU, further highlighted its attractiveness to internationally experienced contractors.

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Notice Title

PS-26-75 - Loudoun Academy - Synthetic Pitch Replacement (PRJ0013879)

Notice Description

Name: Synthetic Grass Pitch Replacement at Loudoun Academy, Galston Nature: Removal of existing SGP and goals and replace with new. The pitch is located at Loudoun Academy, Galston and is a full size, 11 a side pitch. Length of contract: 6 weeks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Name: Synthetic Grass Pitch Replacement at Loudoun Academy, Galston Nature: Removal of existing SGP and goals and replace with new. The pitch is located at Loudoun Academy, Galston and is a full size, 11 a side pitch. Length of contract: 6 weeks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828406
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560473
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work

45212221 - Construction work in connection with structures for sports ground

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£254,982 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPORTEX GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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