--- title: "Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for Golf Courses, Outdoor Sports Facilities and Associated Amenity Areas" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000773919" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773919" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773919.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773919.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SPORT ABERDEEN" published: "2024-08-08" --- # Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for Golf Courses, Outdoor Sports Facilities and Associated Amenity Areas Buyer: SPORT ABERDEEN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000773919 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773919) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773919.json) ## Summary Sport Aberdeen is inviting tenders for the provision of grounds maintenance services for its golf courses, outdoor sports facilities, and associated amenity areas. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and adopts an open procedure. The main industry category for this procurement is recreation, culture, and religion. The procurement covers multiple venues managed on behalf of Aberdeen City Council, with an estimated contract value of £1,050,000. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 11 September 2024, and the procurement activities will be concentrated in Aberdeen City. Key dates include the start of the contract period on 1 April 2025, which runs until 31 March 2035 with potential 5-year extensions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in grounds maintenance, especially those with experience in maintaining high-quality sports facilities. Ideal bidders will have organisational and/or personal memberships with bodies such as the Grounds Management Association (GMA) or the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI). The substantial contract value and the focus on maintaining golf courses, which are key income generators for Sport Aberdeen, mean that successful bidders could tap into a stable, long-term revenue stream. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the sports and recreational services industry within the Aberdeen region. ## Notice Grounds maintenance services, including 4 x 18 hole golf courses, 1 x 9 hole, other outdoor sports facilities including bowling greens, frass football pitches, cricket pitches and associated amenity areas ### Lot Information Lot 1 Sport Aberdeen is seeking an experienced grounds maintenance contractor for its golf courses, other outdoor sports pitches and associated amenity areas for its venues that it manages on behalf of Aberdeen City Council. The quality of its golf courses in particular is a significant income generator for the company which help to subsidise its non-profit making parts of its business. Renewal: 2 x 5 years extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511732 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | 8 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2035 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,050,000 | | Lots value | £1,050,000 | | 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 | SPORT ABERDEEN | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB23 8BL | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Bridge of Don | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 8 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511732 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511732&idx=12 22nd August 2024 - Reminder about means of accessing TUPE information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511732&idx=11 9th August 2024 - Volume 3 - Conditions of Contract for Grounds Maintenance Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511732&idx=10 9th August 2024 - Volume 6 - Appendix A - Site Quantities - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511732&idx=9 9th August 2024 - Volume 5 - Preamble, Bill of Quantities & Performance Bond Price - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511732&idx=8 9th August 2024 - Sport Aberdeen Anti Bribery Policy - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511732&idx=7 9th August 2024 - Volume 6 - Venues included within GM contract (1 - 27 venues) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511732&idx=6 9th August 2024 - 27 Site Maps for individual sites (in one combined file) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511732&idx=1 8th August 2024 - Vol 2 - Tender Return Documents. Note Confidentiality Agreements needs signed for TUPE info - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511732&idx=2 8th August 2024 - Volume 4 - Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511732&idx=3 8th August 2024 - Vol 4 - Appendix 1 Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse (Scotland) 2018 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511732&idx=4 8th August 2024 - Vol 4 Specification Appendix 2 - Golf Terms of Reference - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511732&idx=5 8th August 2024 - Volume 1 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511732 Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for Golf Courses, Outdoor Sports Facilities and Associated Amenity Areas - Grounds maintenance services, including 4 x 18 hole golf courses, 1 x 9 hole, other outdoor sports facilities including bowling greens, frass football pitches, cricket pitches and associated amenity areas ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=773919 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.sportaberdeen.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773919 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=773919 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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