--- title: "Rural Grass Verge Cutting Services in East Lothian" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825239" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825239" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825239.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825239.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-17" --- # Rural Grass Verge Cutting Services in East Lothian Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825239 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825239) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825239.json) ## Summary East Lothian Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Rural Grass Verge Cutting Services in East Lothian. This tender falls under the category of general public services and involves cutting rural grass verges and visibility splays. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, with the initial tender being active in March 2026, and the contract awarded in June 2026. The services are to be delivered across East Lothian, specifically in the UKM73 region. The contract, valued at £275,000, was signed on 18th May 2026, with the procurement process now at the contract award stage. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 2nd April 2026, followed by the start of the award period the same day. The contract is offered for two years with potential extensions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or related services, given its focus on rural grass verge cutting. With a bidding process that accommodated electronic submissions and a strong emphasis on price (90%) and relevant experience (10%) as award criteria, businesses with a competitive pricing model and proven track record in similar projects stood a good chance. James Tait and Son, an SME based in Haddington, was successful in securing this contract. The inclusion of community benefits offers additional opportunities for businesses to contribute to local development and earn points toward future tenders with East Lothian Council, thereby enhancing their credentials and marketability within the public procurement sector. ## Notice East Lothian Council is seeking a contractor for the provision of cutting of rural grass verges and visibility splays. ### Lot Information Lot 1 East Lothian Council is seeking a contractor for the provision of cutting of rural grass verges and visibility splays. Renewal: The contract term is for a 2-year period with the option for East Lothian Council to extend by a further 12 months on 2 occasions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558129 | | 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 | 17 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 May 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Yes, April 2028. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £275,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH41 3HA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | East Lothian | | Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir | | Westminster constituency | Lothian East | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | JAMES TAIT AND SON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 45233229 - Verge maintenance work - 77300000 - Horticultural services - 77314100 - Grassing services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558129 - 2 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550718 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550718&idx=5 2nd March 2026 - Schedule 2 - Method Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550718&idx=6 2nd March 2026 - Schedule 3 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550718&idx=1 2nd March 2026 - Appendix 1 - NEC3 Contract Document Pack - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550718&idx=2 2nd March 2026 - Appendix 2 - Financial Health Evaluation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550718&idx=3 2nd March 2026 - Appendix 3 - Community Benefits Pack - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550718&idx=4 2nd March 2026 - ELC-26-0723 Invitation to Tender Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550718 Rural Grass Verge Cutting Services in East Lothian - East Lothian Council is seeking a contractor for the provision of cutting of rural grass verges and visibility splays. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558129 Rural Grass Verge Cutting Services in East Lothian - East Lothian Council is seeking a contractor for the provision of cutting of rural grass verges and visibility splays. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825239 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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