---
title: "Football Pitch Maintenance Services 2022-2026"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000675602"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-31"
---

# Football Pitch Maintenance Services 2022-2026

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000675602

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Orkney Islands Council, is for the "Football Pitch Maintenance Services 2022-2026" contract, aimed at providing maintenance services for football pitches in Kirkwall, Firth, and Stromness, UK. This contract falls under the services industry category and is being conducted through an open procedure. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2022 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2026, with a total value of £221,130. The award for this tender was announced on 31 May 2022, with Ewan Mackenzie Garden Services selected as the successful bidder.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs focusing on landscaping or maintenance services to engage in public procurement. Businesses that specialise in grounds maintenance, particularly those with experience in managing sports facilities, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The ability to deliver high-quality maintenance services over an extended period could prove advantageous for companies looking to expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with local government bodies.

## Notice

Provision of Football Pitch Maintenance Services for period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide grounds maintenance services for football pitches in Kirkwall, Firth and Stromness (2 No.) This will include grass cutting, strimming, marking out, lining, aerating and carrying out repairs to playing surfaces throughout the football season (generally April to September). Note this will be a term service contract for the four year period from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2026, with an option to extend for one further year subject to meeting the performance criteria defined in the contract.

Renewal: Employer has option to extend for 1 additional 12 month period subject to meeting the performance criteria defined in contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449938 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 31 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £221,130 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EWAN MACKENZIE GARDEN SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

## Release History

- 31 May 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449938
- 3 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434693

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434693&idx=2
  20th December 2021 - Price List (excel format)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434693&idx=8
  20th December 2021 - Price List (excel format)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434693&idx=6
  20th December 2021 - Contract Document Vol.2 - Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434693&idx=7
  20th December 2021 - Contract Document Vol.2 - Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434693&idx=1
  3rd December 2021 - Contract Document Vol.1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434693&idx=3
  3rd December 2021 - Contract Document Vol.2 - Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434693&idx=4
  3rd December 2021 - Contract Document Vol.2 - Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434693&idx=5
  3rd December 2021 - Contract Document Vol.2 - Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434693
  Football Pitch Maintenance Services 2022-2026 - Provision of Football Pitch Maintenance Services for period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449938
  Football Pitch Maintenance Services 2022-2026 - Provision of Football Pitch Maintenance Services for period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000675602

## Provenance

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