--- title: "PS-26-75 - Loudoun Academy - Synthetic Pitch Replacement (PRJ0013879)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828406" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828406" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828406.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828406.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-20" --- # PS-26-75 - Loudoun Academy - Synthetic Pitch Replacement (PRJ0013879) Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828406 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828406) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828406.json) ## Summary East Ayrshire Council is the contracting authority for the project titled "PS-26-75 - Loudoun Academy - Synthetic Pitch Replacement," which involves the removal and replacement of a synthetic grass pitch at Loudoun Academy, Galston. Located in Kilmarnock, the council awarded the contract through an open procedure within the works industry category. This contract was awarded to Sportex Group, a small and medium-sized enterprise, with the value of £254,982.53, and it was signed on 25 May 2026. The entire process followed the guidelines of the open procurement method, allowing electronic submissions. The tender process commenced in April 2026 with its tender period closing on 7 May 2026, followed by the award start date on the same day. This tender offers potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and sports facilities, particularly those with expertise in synthetic surfaces. Companies operating in the general public services sector, qualified in construction projects, and certified to handle materials like synthetic grass, were well-suited to compete. The project spanned six weeks and required various certifications and financial standings, making it ideal for companies with robust business credit and insurance coverages. The contract's preference for foreign bids, particularly from the EU, further highlighted its attractiveness to internationally experienced contractors. ## Notice Name: Synthetic Grass Pitch Replacement at Loudoun Academy, Galston Nature: Removal of existing SGP and goals and replace with new. The pitch is located at Loudoun Academy, Galston and is a full size, 11 a side pitch. Length of contract: 6 weeks. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Name: Synthetic Grass Pitch Replacement at Loudoun Academy, Galston Nature: Removal of existing SGP and goals and replace with new. The pitch is located at Loudoun Academy, Galston and is a full size, 11 a side pitch. Length of contract: 6 weeks. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560473 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 May 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 | £254,982 | ## 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 | SPORTEX GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants - 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities - 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work - 45212221 - Construction work in connection with structures for sports ground ## Release History - 20 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560473 - 9 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553510 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553510 PS-26-75 - Loudoun Academy - Synthetic Pitch Replacement (PRJ0013879) - Name: Synthetic Grass Pitch Replacement at Loudoun Academy, Galston Nature: Removal of existing SGP and goals and replace with new. The pitch is located at Loudoun Academy, Galston and is a full size, 11 a side pitch. Length of contract: 6 weeks. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560473 PS-26-75 - Loudoun Academy - Synthetic Pitch Replacement (PRJ0013879) - Name: Synthetic Grass Pitch Replacement at Loudoun Academy, Galston Nature: Removal of existing SGP and goals and replace with new. The pitch is located at Loudoun Academy, Galston and is a full size, 11 a side pitch. Length of contract: 6 weeks. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828406 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828406. 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