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title: "Oriam Grass Pitch Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000818425"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Oriam Grass Pitch Maintenance Services

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000818425

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University, situated in Riccarton, Edinburgh, has recently concluded a procurement process involving the maintenance of grass pitches at its Oriam sports facility. The contract titled "Oriam Grass Pitch Maintenance Services" falls under the education industry category and encompasses services related to the upkeep of two hybrid pitches and five natural grass pitches. A contractor was appointed to oversee tasks including summer renovation and irrigation system management. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, with key dates marking the completion on 12th March 2026, following the tender stage ending on 16th January 2026. The contract value amounts to £38,640, highlighting a successful award to Greentech Sportsturf Ltd.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in sports turf management, particularly those capable of handling irrigation systems and large-scale renovations. Organisations similar to Greentech Sportsturf Ltd, categorised as SMEs, would find this tender advantageous, given the university's emphasis on quality and price, weighted at 70% and 30% respectively. The contract allows for potential growth through repeat business as it includes a provision for a 12-month extension post the initial three-year period, contingent on performance. This opportunity could benefit companies within the UK, enhancing their portfolio with a prestigious educational institution as their client.

## Notice

Oriam at Heriot-Watt University requires the appointment of a contractor to carry out the annual maintenance of its seven pitches, comprising of two hybrid pitches and five natural grass pitches. The contractor will be responsible for planning and overseeing the delivery of the Summer Renovation Programme, including the start-up, shut-down, and ongoing maintenance of our fully automated irrigation system. This system serves two pitches and incorporates an irrigation tank, borehole, and infiltration system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Oriam at Heriot-Watt University requires the appointment of a contractor to carry out the annual maintenance of its seven pitches, comprising of two hybrid pitches and five natural grass pitches. The contractor will be responsible for planning and overseeing the delivery of the Summer Renovation Programme, including the start-up, shut-down, and ongoing maintenance of our fully automated irrigation system. This system serves two pitches and incorporates an irrigation tank, borehole, and infiltration system.

Renewal: 1x12 month extension is available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551547 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | November 2028 if no extensions utilised November 2029 if all extensions utilised |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,640 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREENTECH SPORTSTURF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314100 - Grassing services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551547
- 12 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545542

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545542
  Oriam Grass Pitch Maintenance Services - Oriam at Heriot-Watt University requires the appointment of a contractor to carry out the annual maintenance of its seven pitches, comprising of two hybrid pitches and five natural grass pitches. The contractor will be responsible for planning and overseeing the delivery of the Summer Renovation Programme, including the start-up, shut-down, and ongoing maintenance of our fully automated irrigation system. This system serves two pitches and incorporates an irrigation tank, borehole, and infiltration system.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551547
  Oriam Grass Pitch Maintenance Services - Oriam at Heriot-Watt University requires the appointment of a contractor to carry out the annual maintenance of its seven pitches, comprising of two hybrid pitches and five natural grass pitches. The contractor will be responsible for planning and overseeing the delivery of the Summer Renovation Programme, including the start-up, shut-down, and ongoing maintenance of our fully automated irrigation system. This system serves two pitches and incorporates an irrigation tank, borehole, and infiltration system.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818425
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=1df669cb-b227-409d-bdb2-404cb0fb4b7a
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/toolkit/negotiation/tender/list/myTnd/show.si?from=menu&reset=true#fh

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