Tender

Provision of 3G Pitch Maintenance

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council, located in Ayr, Scotland, is inviting tenders for the Provision of 3G Pitch Maintenance services. This procurement falls under the services category within the general public services industry. The process is in the tender stage, utilising an open procedure method, with electronic and written submission options available via the Public Contracts Scotland portal. Tender submissions must be completed by 26th May 2026 at 12:00 PM. The opportunity covers maintenance tasks to be performed in the UKM94 region and includes a planned award period commencing on the same day as the bid closing date.

This tender offers substantial business growth prospects, especially for firms specialising in sports ground maintenance and associated services. The contract spans 1800 days and provides potential for renewal, estimated around 2030/2031, enhancing long-term business stability. Companies that can deliver community benefits, such as employment training opportunities or promoting social enterprise developments, are particularly encouraged to compete. Furthermore, the council is keen on leveraging procurement for broader social benefits, with an emphasis on quality and cost efficiencies. Profit from community engagement within the specific locale can be an advantageous factor in the contract bid.

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Notice Title

Provision of 3G Pitch Maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of 3G Pitch Maintenance

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of 3G Pitch Maintenance

Renewal: Estimated timing for further notices to be published is circa 2030 / 2031.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829805
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554181
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

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


CPV Codes

45212213 - Sport markings works

45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes Estimated timing for further notices to be published is circa 2030 / 2031.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

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