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title: "PS/25/145 - Rural Grass Cutting and Urban & Rural Herbicide Application including Litter Picking"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822058"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# PS/25/145 - Rural Grass Cutting and Urban & Rural Herbicide Application including Litter Picking

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822058

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## Summary

East Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for "PS/25/145 - Rural Grass Cutting and Urban & Rural Herbicide Application including Litter Picking", with the procurement process reaching the 'award' stage. This service contract, valued at £800,000, was signed on 24 April 2026, with William Owen and Son selected as the supplier. The procurement, based in Kilmarnock (UKM93), primarily involves maintaining grass and applying herbicides across East Ayrshire, with potential work in South Ayrshire. The tender operated under an open procedure, reflecting its service category focus, and was structured to foster competitive bids amongst providers by incorporating both price and quality criteria for evaluation.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in landscaping and herbicide application services, particularly SMEs like William Owen and Son, which successfully secured the contract. The contract's scope, covering tasks like grass cutting and litter picking, alongside additional services such as scrub clearance and minor tree felling, highlights a demand for versatile capabilities within this industry. Businesses equipped with technical expertise, demonstrated through relevant certifications and industry experience, are well-positioned to compete effectively for similar opportunities, promoting both business growth and contribution to community environmental management.

## Notice

The Contract requires the successful tenderer to carry out rural grass cutting, urban and rural herbicide application and litter picking, as set out in the Contract Document, throughout the East Ayrshire Council Area. The successful Contractor will also be requested to carry out additional ad-hoc work in the form of scrub clearance, minor tree felling and the cutting of areas of grass. This work will be required throughout the Ayrshire Roads Alliance in both East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire Council areas.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract requires the successful tenderer to carry out rural grass cutting, urban and rural herbicide application and litter picking, as set out in the Contract Document, throughout the East Ayrshire Council Area. The successful Contractor will also be requested to carry out additional ad-hoc work in the form of scrub clearance, minor tree felling and the cutting of areas of grass. This work will be required throughout the Ayrshire Roads Alliance in both East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire Council areas.

Options: The contract allows for any associated services to be undertaken for the duration of the contract at the agreed rates.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months at the sole discretion of East Ayrshire Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555660 |
| 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 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILLIAM OWEN AND SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45233229 - Verge maintenance work
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77314100 - Grassing services
- 77342000 - Hedge trimming
- 90511300 - Litter collection services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555660
- 6 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549052

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549052
  PS/25/145 - Rural Grass Cutting and Urban & Rural Herbicide Application including Litter Picking - The Contract requires the successful tenderer to carry out rural grass cutting, urban and rural herbicide application and litter picking, as set out in the Contract Document, throughout the East Ayrshire Council Area. The successful Contractor will also be requested to carry out additional ad-hoc work in the form of scrub clearance, minor tree felling and the cutting of areas of grass. This work will be required throughout the Ayrshire Roads Alliance in both East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire Council areas.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555660
  PS/25/145 - Rural Grass Cutting and Urban & Rural Herbicide Application including Litter Picking - The Contract requires the successful tenderer to carry out rural grass cutting, urban and rural herbicide application and litter picking, as set out in the Contract Document, throughout the East Ayrshire Council Area. The successful Contractor will also be requested to carry out additional ad-hoc work in the form of scrub clearance, minor tree felling and the cutting of areas of grass. This work will be required throughout the Ayrshire Roads Alliance in both East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire Council areas.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822058
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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