--- title: "Open Space Maintenance (OSM)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824903" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824903" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824903.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824903.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION" published: "2026-02-26" --- # Open Space Maintenance (OSM) Buyer: DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824903 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824903) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824903.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the Dunbritton Housing Association's tender for Open Space Maintenance and associated works, covering the period from 2026/2027 to 2029/2030, with an option to extend for two additional 12-month periods. Situated in Dumbarton, UK, this tender involves maintenance activities across West Dunbartonshire and Argyle and Bute. The tender is currently active and in the "Tender" stage, with a submission deadline of 30th March 2026. The procurement is conducted via an open procedure and focuses on services within the housing and community amenities category, valued at £750,000. This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies specializing in open space maintenance and related services. It is suited for contractors with experience in providing measured term contracts (MTC) interested in a contract that spans three years, potentially extending to five years. Interested businesses can benefit from the electronic submission method, which streamlines the application process. The tender emphasises quality and cost, suggesting that businesses with capabilities in these areas would be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for compliance with community benefits clauses further offers avenues for businesses to demonstrate their added value to the community. ## Notice Open Space Maintenance (OSM) & Associate Works 2026/27 to 2029/30 with the (Option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods) ### 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 DHA properties in covering two geographical areas, West Dunbartonshire and Argyle and Bute 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 too 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 such as maintenance and repairs of slabbing, paving, resurfacing, tarmac repairs, removal of abandoned cars and septic tank emptying, cleaning and maintaining 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.. See ITT Options: As required Renewal: 2 x single 1-year periods solely at the Associations discretion to a maximum of 5 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550452 | | 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 | 26 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | As per ITT | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | 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 | DUNBRITTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION | | Locality | DUMBARTON | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G82 1AW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire | | Local authority | West Dunbartonshire | | Electoral ward | Dumbarton | | Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire | | Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 26 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550452 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550452 Open Space Maintenance (OSM) - Open Space Maintenance (OSM) & Associate Works 2026/27 to 2029/30 with the (Option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods) ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=824903 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.scottishhousingconnections.org/shcc/association.aspx?assoc=1 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824903 - 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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