--- title: "Open Space Maintenance (OSM)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065cdc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065cdc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065cdc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065cdc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION" published: "2026-02-26" --- # Open Space Maintenance (OSM) Buyer: DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065cdc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065cdc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065cdc.json) ## Summary Dunbritton Housing Association is currently inviting tenders for its Open Space Maintenance (OSM) services, focused on grounds maintenance within the housing and community amenities sector. The tender covers the period from 2026/27 to 2029/30, with an option for two additional 12-month extensions. Services will be provided across areas of West Dunbartonshire and Argyle and Bute, UK. This tender is in the 'active' planning stage with a submission deadline set for 30 March 2026 at 12:00 PM. As part of an open procurement procedure, the Association seeks submissions that adhere strictly to its detailed specification requirements, as outlined in the Contract Documents. This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds and open space maintenance to expand their portfolio through long-term contracts and potential extensions. Suited for companies with experience in handling similar services, the contract includes reactive repair work and miscellaneous tasks such as slabbing and paving maintenance, making it ideal for versatile contractors with a robust service offering. With quality holding a high weight at 60% in the award criteria, businesses that excel in service delivery and community benefits integration—key components specified in the tender—are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the electronic submission process allows for efficient bidding, opening doors to both local and regional firms aiming to solidify their presence in these geographical areas. ## Notice Open Space Maintenance (OSM) & Associate Works 2026/27 to 2029/30 with the (Option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods) ### 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 DHA properties in covering two geographical areas, West Dunbartonshire and Argyle and Bute 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 too 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 such as maintenance and repairs of slabbing, paving, resurfacing, tarmac repairs, removal of abandoned cars and septic tank emptying, cleaning and maintaining 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. Additional information: See ITT Options: As required Renewal: 2 x single 1-year periods solely at the Associations discretion to a maximum of 5 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017239-2026 | | 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 | 26 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | As per ITT | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | 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 | DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION | | Locality | DUMBARTON | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G82 1LL | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire | | Local authority | West Dunbartonshire | | Electoral ward | Dumbarton | | Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire | | Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 26 Feb 2026 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017239-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scottishhousingconnections.org/shcc/association.aspx?assoc=1 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824903 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=824903 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA14925 - 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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