--- title: "Open Space Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0653aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0653aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0653aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0653aa.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RUTHERGLEN & CAMBUSLANG HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD" published: "2026-02-13" --- # Open Space Maintenance Buyer: RUTHERGLEN & CAMBUSLANG HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0653aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0653aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0653aa.json) ## Summary The Rutherglen & Cambuslang Housing Association Ltd is currently in the tender stage for an Open Space Maintenance contract, aimed at maintaining open areas in line with a comprehensive maintenance schedule. This procurement process falls under the services category, focusing specifically on repair and maintenance services classified under CPV code 50000000. Located in South Lanarkshire, the contract period begins with the first scheduled cuts in the week commencing on 13th April 2026, with key deadlines for submission ending on 16th March 2026. Utilising an open procedure method, this procurement seeks qualified contractors to manage cyclical maintenance on RCHA properties, potentially expanding to a wider geographic area over the contract term. This contract spans three years, with optional extensions up to five years, depending on the Association's discretion, ensuring structured invoicing and reporting per address maintained. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in landscape and maintenance services, particularly those with the ability to offer high-quality service at competitive costs. The procurement process invites open electronic submissions, making it accessible to a wide range of businesses that meet the suitability and technical requirements. Firms with a proven track record in maintenance and repair, capable of efficiently handling both planned and reactive work, will find this contract appealing due to the long-term partnership potential and the inclusion of community benefit requirements. Businesses adept in electronic invoicing and ordering will be well-positioned to adapt to the procedural demands of this contract. The association’s emphasis on quality (60%) and cost (40%) during evaluation highlights the competitive yet rewarding nature of this tender. ## Notice The service will consist of the Open Space Maintenance to all open space areas in accordance with the maintenance schedule (Priced Section) ### Lot Information Lot 1 The service will consist of the Open Space Maintenance to all open space areas in accordance with the maintenance schedule (Priced Section) on behalf of The Association as part of their Cyclical Maintenance programme 2026/27 to 2029/30, generally to the RCHA properties in South Lanarkshire but may include a wider geographical area in future. The maintenance programme will be provided to ensure that all the annual Open Space Maintenance and Reactive Repair work to hard and soft landscaped areas belonging to the Association. A number of other adhoc items have been included that maybe required across the term of the contract. The Association wishes to enter into Measured Term Contract (MTC) with a suitably qualified and experienced contractor in the provision of Open Space Maintenance Services as detailed in the specification in the Contract Documents. The MTC for Open Space Maintenance Services will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for 2 x single 1-year periods solely at the Associations discretion to a maximum of 5 years. It should be noted that it will be a contractual requirement to ensure that contractors must provide itemised invoices per block address maintained. This must have the full breakdown of all items of works completed and itemised costs. Please note that the contract will need to commence the first scheduled cuts WC 13 April 26. Additional information: See attached ITT for all details. Renewal: The contract will be for a three (3) year period with the option to extend for multiple two (2) single one-year periods solely at the Clients discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013318-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | All as detailed in the attached "ITT - SPD Price & Quality Criteria and Scoring Evaluation - OSM - Final" | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RUTHERGLEN & CAMBUSLANG HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD | | Locality | RUTHERGLEN | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G73 1DL | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | | Local authority | South Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Rutherglen Central and North | | Westminster constituency | Rutherglen | | Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2026 at 11:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013318-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - http://www.randcha.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823648 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823648 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA17003 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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