--- title: "Open Space Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823648" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823648" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823648.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823648.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RUTHERGLEN & CAMBUSLANG HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD" published: "2026-02-13" --- # Open Space Maintenance Buyer: RUTHERGLEN & CAMBUSLANG HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823648 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823648) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823648.json) ## Summary The Rutherglen & Cambuslang Housing Association Ltd is seeking proposals for the provision of Open Space Maintenance services, in accordance with a detailed maintenance schedule. This procurement falls under the industry category of Housing and Community Amenities and covers areas in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, with potential expansion. The contracting process utilises an open procedure method, allowing electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The tender phase is active, with the submission deadline set for 16 March 2026 at noon, aligning with the beginning of the award period. Interested businesses are advised to carefully review all documents provided in the tender pack. This tender represents an opportunity for business growth through a Measured Term Contract (MTC) for an initial duration of three years, with possible extension for up to a total of five years, contingent on performance. Such a contract is ideal for businesses specialised in landscape maintenance, offering a structured framework for service provision and potential for long-term partnership with the Association. Preferred bidders are those with proven expertise in open space maintenance and the ability to deliver itemised invoices per service area. The competitive criteria emphasise quality (60%) versus cost (40%), ensuring that businesses focused on delivering high standards and value can thrive. Community benefits are incorporated in this requirement, enhancing local engagement and support. ## Notice The service will consist of the Open Space Maintenance to all open space areas in accordance with the maintenance schedule (Priced Section) ### Lot Information Lot 1 The service will consist of the Open Space Maintenance to all open space areas in accordance with the maintenance schedule (Priced Section) on behalf of The Association as part of their Cyclical Maintenance programme 2026/27 to 2029/30, generally to the RCHA properties in South Lanarkshire but may include a wider geographical area in future. The maintenance programme will be provided to ensure that all the annual Open Space Maintenance and Reactive Repair work to hard and soft landscaped areas belonging to the Association. A number of other adhoc items have been included that maybe required across the term of the contract. The Association wishes to enter into Measured Term Contract (MTC) with a suitably qualified and experienced contractor in the provision of Open Space Maintenance Services as detailed in the specification in the Contract Documents. The MTC for Open Space Maintenance Services will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend for 2 x single 1-year periods solely at the Associations discretion to a maximum of 5 years. It should be noted that it will be a contractual requirement to ensure that contractors must provide itemised invoices per block address maintained. This must have the full breakdown of all items of works completed and itemised costs. Please note that the contract will need to commence the first scheduled cuts WC 13 April 26.. See attached ITT for all details. Renewal: The contract will be for a three (3) year period with the option to extend for multiple two (2) single one-year periods solely at the Clients discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549524 | | 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 | 13 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | All as detailed in the attached "ITT - SPD Price & Quality Criteria and Scoring Evaluation - OSM - Final" | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | RUTHERGLEN & CAMBUSLANG HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD | | Locality | RUTHERGLEN | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G73 1DL | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | | Local authority | South Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Rutherglen Central and North | | Westminster constituency | Rutherglen | | Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549524 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549524 Open Space Maintenance - The service will consist of the Open Space Maintenance to all open space areas in accordance with the maintenance schedule (Priced Section) ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823648 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.randcha.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823648 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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