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

East Ayrshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Apr 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council procured works to remove the existing synthetic grass pitch and goals at Loudoun Academy in Galston and replace them with a new full-size, 11-a-side synthetic pitch. The work covers sports-pitch construction and associated external works, including the removal and replacement of the playing surface and goals. The buyer is East Ayrshire Council, and delivery is at Loudoun Academy, Galston. This is a works contract for a specialist sports-surface, sports-ground or recreational-facilities contractor able to manage the replacement of a full-size synthetic football pitch, including any enabling, removal and installation activities required for the completed facility.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following an open procedure. One lot was awarded to Sportex Group, and the contract is active and was signed on 25 May 2026. The contract value is £254,982.53. The tender submission deadline and bid opening were both 7 May 2026 at 12:00. The stated contract length is six weeks, while the lot record provides a contract period of 90 days. Five electronic bids were received. Evaluation included suitability, financial standing and insurance requirements. Proposed asbestos-removal contractors had to hold an HSE-issued asbestos removal licence throughout the contract, with appropriately certified employees. Bidders needed a Creditsafe credit score of at least 30 out of 100, with further checks possible for scores from 30 to 50.

This award demonstrates demand from East Ayrshire Council for substantial synthetic sports-pitch replacement works at an education site. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need proven capability in removing existing synthetic surfaces and goals, constructing or installing full-size 11-a-side synthetic pitches, and coordinating specialist works safely on an operational academy site. Relevant experience in sports-ground construction, pitch systems, excavation, surfacing, drainage, line marking and goal installation would support delivery of the full requirement. Suppliers should also be able to engage appropriately licensed asbestos-removal specialists where required, with certified operatives, and maintain robust financial controls. The council’s requirements point to contractors able to demonstrate strong financial standing and secure £5 million public and products liability and £10 million employers’ liability insurance.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

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