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title: "Grounds Maintenance Contract & Associated Works, Faifley"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06647f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD."
published: "2026-03-06"
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# Grounds Maintenance Contract & Associated Works, Faifley

Buyer: KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD.  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06647f

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Knowes Housing Association Ltd., a public sector body in Glasgow, seeks contractors for the "Grounds Maintenance Contract & Associated Works" in Faifley, West Dunbartonshire. This tender, classified under CPV code 77314000 for grounds maintenance services, is part of the services category and aims to maintain and conduct additional works on soft and hard landscape areas adjacent to properties managed by the association. The current stage is 'tender', with submissions open until 6th April 2026 at noon. The contract duration is thirty-six months, with potential extensions up to twenty-four additional months based on performance reviews. The procurement method is an open procedure allowing electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in horticultural, landscaping, and repair services to expand their operations. Knowes Housing Association Ltd. emphasises quality with a weighting on criteria prioritising both quality and price, allowing firms highly competent in grounds maintenance to showcase their expertise. The contract stipulates that suppliers should be members of the British Association of Landscape Industries or hold equivalent certification, fostering industry-standard contributions. Companies adept in landscape gardening and maintenance services, particularly those capable of providing electronic ordering and payment methods, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity, potentially securing a recurring contract spanning up to five years with successful extensions. Businesses in the UK, especially those located near West Dunbartonshire, can leverage this tender to establish or strengthen their presence in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Grounds maintenance of the existing soft and hard landscape works adjacent to properties managed by Knowes Housing Association and ad-hoc additional works instructed through the contract period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Works comprise the inspection and maintenance of all tree, amenity planting, woodland and grass areas to communal residential land including cleansing and weed clearance of hard areas. The contract duration is thirty six months with the option to extend by a further 24 months on a yearly basis subject to satisfactory review as assessed by the Association's Housing Management and by tenant feedback. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract by a variable period not exceeding 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020541-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Between 3 and 5 years from this procurement, dependant on extension options being taken up. |

## 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 | KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD. |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G81 5BX |
| 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 | Kilpatrick |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71421000 - Landscape gardening services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77314100 - Grassing services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020541-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ewing-somerville.com
- http://www.knowes.org
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825814
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=825814
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=825814
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13703
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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