--- title: "SC 0164 - Vegetation Management" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822026" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822026" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822026.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822026.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS" published: "2026-01-29" --- # SC 0164 - Vegetation Management Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822026 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822026) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822026.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "SC 0164 - Vegetation Management" contract is being managed by Scottish Canals, the central purchasing body, located in Glasgow. This tender falls under the services category, specifically intended for general public services and involves the management of vegetation. The procurement is divided into two lots, targeting services in the Caledonian and Lowlands areas of the UKM region, with the Lowlands area operating on a call-off basis only. The process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure method, requiring electronic submissions by 17:00 on 13th February 2026. The total contract value is £160,000 and the tender offers a 12-month extension option after the initial 360-day contract period. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vegetation management services, especially those capable of servicing large geographical areas with efficiency and reliability. Companies that can operate under a call-off contract and have the necessary technical and economic capabilities to meet the standards set by Scottish Canals are best suited. With the procurement process open to competitive bidding, businesses have the opportunity to expand their operations within the public sector, demonstrating their capabilities and establishing themselves within Scotland's public services market. ## Notice Scottish Canals (otherwise referred to as "SC" in this document), is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract for the provision of Vegetation Management services. The contract will be split into two lots; Lot 1 will be for the provision of Vegetation Management Services in the Caledonian area and Lot 2 will be for Vegetation Management Services within the Lowlands area however the Lowlands area will operate on a call off basis only. ### Lot Information Vegetation Management The contract will be split into two lots; Lot 1 will be for the provision of Vegetation Management Services in the Caledonian area and Lot 2 will be for Vegetation Management Services within the Lowlands area however the Lowlands area will operate on a call off basis only. Renewal: 12 month extension option Vegetation Management The contract will be split into two lots; Lot 1 will be for the provision of Vegetation Management Services in the Caledonian area and Lot 2 will be for Vegetation Management Services within the Lowlands area however the Lowlands area will operate on a call off basis only. Renewal: 12 month extension option ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548310 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 29 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | 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 | SCOTTISH CANALS | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G4 9SP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Canal | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314100 - Grassing services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548310 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548310 SC 0164 - Vegetation Management - Scottish Canals (otherwise referred to as "SC" in this document), is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract for the provision of Vegetation Management services. The contract will be split into two lots; Lot 1 will be for the provision of Vegetation Management Services in the Caledonian area and Lot 2 will be for Vegetation Management Services within the Lowlands area however the Lowlands area will operate on a call off basis only. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822026 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822026. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822026.json.