--- title: "Main Contract" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824648" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824648" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824648.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824648.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LOWLAND RESERVE FORCES AND CADETS ASSOCIATION" published: "2026-02-24" --- # Main Contract Buyer: LOWLAND RESERVE FORCES AND CADETS ASSOCIATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824648 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824648) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824648.json) ## Summary The Lowland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association, based in Glasgow, is currently conducting a public procurement for the "Main Contract" under the grounds maintenance industry category. The tender is aimed at maintaining the estate of reserve and cadet locations across the Lowlands of Scotland, including areas such as Lothian, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Borders, and Glasgow City & Surrounding Areas. This tender is at the stage of inviting bids, with an open procedure method being employed. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 27th March 2026, with contracts scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, and run through to the end of November 2026. Potential bidders can make site visits by contacting Alan Adam at the provided email. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those with experience in servicing sites across large regions. Given the extensive geographic coverage required, businesses with capabilities in operational logistics and workforce deployment will be well-positioned to compete. This procurement process supports business growth by offering a substantial project scope with multiple locations to maintain, encouraging collaboration and utilisation of local workforce resources. Companies that can deliver high-standard maintenance services efficiently will find this tender particularly advantageous. Emphasis on suitable health and safety practices will also be crucial for eligibility. ## Notice Grounds Maintenance for Reserve and Cadet Estate across the Lowlands of Scotland. ### Lot Information Lothian Grounds Maintenance at 30 locations in the Lothian Area, including Edinburgh City, between the months of April and November 2026. Schedule of works and frequency can be found within attached documentation. Tenders must visit 2 Reserve Centres, 1 Cadet Training Centre and 5 cadet detachments in this lot to gain an overview of the Estate.. For visits to the locations, please contact Alan Adam on lo-est-offr1@rfca.mod.uk. Lanarkshire Grounds Maintenance at 14 locations in the Lanarkshire area between the months of April and November 2026. Schedule of works and frequency can be found within attached documentation. Tenders must visit 1 Reserve Centre, 1 Cadet Training Centre and 3 cadet detachments in this lot to gain an overview of the Estate.. For visits to the locations, please contact Alan Adam on lo-est-offr1@rfca.mod.uk. Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway Grounds Maintenance at 27 locations in Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway between the months of April and November 2026. Schedule of works and frequency can be found within attached documentation. Tenders must visit 2 Reserve Centres. 1 Cadet Training Centre and 5 cadet detachments in this lot to gain an overview of the Estate.. For visits to the locations, please contact Alan Adam on lo-est-offr1@rfca.mod.uk. Borders Grounds Maintenance at 11 locations in the Scottish Borders between the months of April and November 2026. Schedule of works and frequency can be found within attached documentation. Tenders must visit 5 cadet detachments in this lot to gain an overview of the Estate.. For visits to the locations, please contact Alan Adam on lo-est-offr1@rfca.mod.uk. Glasgow City & Surrounding Areas Grounds Maintenance at 21 locations in the Glasgow city and surrounding areas between the months of April and November 2026. Schedule of works and frequency can be found within attached documentation. Tenders must visit 2 Reserve Centres and 5 cadet detachments in this lot to gain an overview of the Estate.. For visits to the locations, please contact Alan Adam on lo-est-offr1@rfca.mod.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550279 | | 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 | 24 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## 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 | LOWLAND RESERVE FORCES AND CADETS ASSOCIATION | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G20 8LW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Maryhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM82 Glasgow City, TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM91 Scottish Borders, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550279 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550279 Main Contract - Grounds Maintenance for Reserve and Cadet Estate across the Lowlands of Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http://www.lowlandrfca.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824648 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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