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title: "PS/25/145 - Rural Grass Cutting and Urban & Rural Herbicide Application including Litter Picking"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064a6a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# PS/25/145 - Rural Grass Cutting and Urban & Rural Herbicide Application including Litter Picking

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064a6a

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## Summary

The public procurement process under consideration involves East Ayrshire Council, which has tendered the contract titled "PS/25/145 - Rural Grass Cutting and Urban & Rural Herbicide Application including Litter Picking," classified within the grounds maintenance services category. Located in the East Ayrshire region, with potential activities in South Ayrshire, this procurement covers a variety of services, including grass cutting, herbicide application, and litter picking. The tender process employed an open procedure and culminated in the contract being awarded to William Owen and Son on 24th April 2026, with the contract valued at £800,000. The process has reached the award stage, with formal completion noted on 12th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in grounds maintenance and related services. Companies, especially SMEs with expertise in verge maintenance, litter collection, and herbicide application, are well-positioned to benefit from contracts like this. The scope of work, which includes ad-hoc tasks such as scrub clearance and minor tree felling, appeals to firms looking to expand their portfolio in regional services. The inclusion of community benefits as part of the evaluation criteria also means businesses with a strong community engagement angle could leverage their social contributions to enhance their competitiveness in future tenders.

## Notice

The Contract requires the successful tenderer to carry out rural grass cutting, urban and rural herbicide application and litter picking, as set out in the Contract Document, throughout the East Ayrshire Council Area. The successful Contractor will also be requested to carry out additional ad-hoc work in the form of scrub clearance, minor tree felling and the cutting of areas of grass. This work will be required throughout the Ayrshire Roads Alliance in both East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire Council areas.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract requires the successful tenderer to carry out rural grass cutting, urban and rural herbicide application and litter picking, as set out in the Contract Document, throughout the East Ayrshire Council Area. The successful Contractor will also be requested to carry out additional ad-hoc work in the form of scrub clearance, minor tree felling and the cutting of areas of grass. This work will be required throughout the Ayrshire Roads Alliance in both East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire Council areas.

Options: The contract allows for any associated services to be undertaken for the duration of the contract at the agreed rates.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months at the sole discretion of East Ayrshire Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043374-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILLIAM OWEN AND SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45233229 - Verge maintenance work
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77314100 - Grassing services
- 77342000 - Hedge trimming
- 90511300 - Litter collection services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043374-2026
- 6 Feb 2026 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011084-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822058
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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