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title: "Maintenance of Grass and Synthetic Sports Surfaces"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bbcc"
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buyer: "EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Maintenance of Grass and Synthetic Sports Surfaces

Buyer: EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bbcc

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## Summary

East Dunbartonshire Council has issued an invitation to tender for the "Maintenance of Grass and Synthetic Sports Surfaces," listed under industry classification "Sports fields maintenance services" (CPV: 77320000). This tender covers the provision of maintenance services for both grass and synthetic sports pitches within the council's jurisdiction, particularly within the local government area of East Dunbartonshire. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, and it follows an open procedure. Interested suppliers are required to submit electronic applications, with the deadline set for 24th July 2026. The tender is valued at £650,000 and is divided into two active lots: one for grass pitches (£450,000) and one for synthetic pitches (£230,000). The contract duration for each lot is 1,200 days, and the initiative includes community benefits as part of its deliverables.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities for firms specializing in grounds maintenance, sports facility management, or related services eager to expand within the public sector. With a significant contract value and detailed service requirements, companies with robust track records in similar projects will find it particularly advantageous. East Dunbartonshire Council emphasizes economic and social regeneration, making it appealing for businesses aiming to align with community-focused objectives. The procurement requirements entail a minimum yearly turnover, substantiated relevant experience, and specific insurance levels, pointing towards well-established and competent service providers as ideal candidates. Engaging with this tender could significantly enhance a company's public sector credentials and lead to further prospects in recurring contracts.

## Notice

East Dunbartonshire Council requires a suitably qualified and experienced contractor (the Contractor) to undertake the maintenance of grass and synthetic sports pitch surfaces within its open spaces and schools.

### Lot Information

Maintenance of Grass and Synthetic Sports Surfaces - Grass Pitches

The service in Lot 1 includes: - Inspection and overseeding. - Sand Top Dressing. - Verti-draining. - Weed and feed application. - Renovation and repair works, on request (Task Order). - Grass cutting service (including collection) to pitches, on request (Task Order). All to grass sports pitch surfaces. 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.

Synthetic Pitch Surfaces

The service in Lot 2 includes: - Monthly brushing to 3G/4G pitch surface and litter picking. - Bi-annual treatment of 3G/4G pitch area with mild detergent. - Inspection of 3G/4G pitches (at same time as brushing). - Replenish rubber crumb surfacing, on request (Task Order). - Sweeping leaves/detritus from the polymeric pitch surface. - Power washing of the polymeric and MUGA pitch surface. - Inspection of polymeric pitches (at the same time as brushing). - Additional visit to power wash polymeric pitch surfaces, on request (Task Order). - Ad hoc repairs to synthetic pitches, on request (Task Order). All to synthetic sports pitch surfaces. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059266-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | August 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £680,000 |
| 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 | EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKINTILLOCH |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G66 1TJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | East Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77314100 - Grassing services
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059266-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834780
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=834780
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=834780
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00225
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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