---
title: "Rural Grass Verge Cutting Services in East Lothian"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066026"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# Rural Grass Verge Cutting Services in East Lothian

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066026

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## Summary

The Rural Grass Verge Cutting Services contract in East Lothian, overseen by East Lothian Council, has reached its award stage. The tender involved services related to grassing, specifically targeting the maintenance of rural grass verges and visibility splays in East Lothian. East Lothian Council acted as the buying organisation from its base at John Muir House, Haddington. This procurement, classified under CPV 77314100, was conducted as an open procedure covered by the GPA. The contract, which carries a value of £275,000, was awarded on 18th May 2026 to James Tait and Son. The initial tender process commenced on 2nd March 2026, with bid submissions closing by 2nd April 2026. The awarded contract runs for two years, with potential extensions, and includes community benefit obligations once spending reaches £50,000 within a financial year.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in horticultural and verge maintenance services, particularly SMEs, to expand their footprint within the local authority sector. Businesses with expertise in grassing services, such as those capable of fulfilling verge maintenance needs, will find this contract especially relevant. The focus on quality and price in award criteria suggests a competitive landscape where experience can significantly enhance a bid's attractiveness. The contract's recurrent nature offers prospects for ongoing partnerships and service extensions, potentially driving growth and stable revenue for businesses equipped to meet the technical and community-oriented requirements specified by the council.

## Notice

East Lothian Council is seeking a contractor for the provision of cutting of rural grass verges and visibility splays.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council is seeking a contractor for the provision of cutting of rural grass verges and visibility splays.

Renewal: The contract term is for a 2-year period with the option for East Lothian Council to extend by a further 12 months on 2 occasions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056945-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Yes, April 2028. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £275,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JAMES TAIT AND SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45233229 - Verge maintenance work
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 77314100 - Grassing services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056945-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018645-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825239
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00181

## Provenance

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