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title: "Maintenance of Grass and Synthetic Sports Surfaces"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834780"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# Maintenance of Grass and Synthetic Sports Surfaces

Buyer: EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834780

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## Summary

The East Dunbartonshire Council is currently overseeing a tender process titled "Maintenance of Grass and Synthetic Sports Surfaces," targeting the general public services industry. This procurement, valued at £650,000, encompasses the maintenance of sports pitch surfaces in the region of East Dunbartonshire. The council seeks qualified contractors to manage grass and synthetic surfaces across open spaces and schools within the local government area. The tender process, identified by the code EDC20264498, is in the active stage, utilising an open procedure for the selection of contractors. Submissions must be made electronically by the deadline of 24th July 2026, with the award period commencing immediately after.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sports surface maintenance, particularly those experienced in services such as inspecting, overseeding, sand top dressing, and synthetic pitch care. Companies that possess a strong financial standing and relevant past experience in similar projects would be well-suited to compete. The contract's division into lots – focused on grass pitches and synthetic surfaces – allows firms of varying sizes to bid for specific areas that align with their expertise. Additionally, businesses interested in expanding their portfolio in maintaining public sports facilities could find this a lucrative opportunity, contributing to both economic growth and community benefits as outlined by the East Dunbartonshire Council's objectives.

## Notice

East Dunbartonshire Council requires a suitably qualified and experienced contractor (the Contractor) to undertake the maintenance of grass and synthetic sports pitch surfaces within its open spaces and schools.

### Lot Information

Maintenance of Grass and Synthetic Sports Surfaces - Grass Pitches

The service in Lot 1 includes: - Inspection and overseeding. - Sand Top Dressing. - Verti-draining. - Weed and feed application. - Renovation and repair works, on request (Task Order). - Grass cutting service (including collection) to pitches, on request (Task Order). All to grass sports pitch surfaces.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Synthetic Pitch Surfaces

The service in Lot 2 includes: - Monthly brushing to 3G/4G pitch surface and litter picking. - Bi-annual treatment of 3G/4G pitch area with mild detergent. - Inspection of 3G/4G pitches (at same time as brushing). - Replenish rubber crumb surfacing, on request (Task Order). - Sweeping leaves/detritus from the polymeric pitch surface. - Power washing of the polymeric and MUGA pitch surface. - Inspection of polymeric pitches (at the same time as brushing). - Additional visit to power wash polymeric pitch surfaces, on request (Task Order). - Ad hoc repairs to synthetic pitches, on request (Task Order). All to synthetic sports pitch surfaces.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558613 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | August 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £680,000 |
| 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 | EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKINTILLOCH |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G66 1TJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | East Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77314100 - Grassing services
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558613

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558613
  Maintenance of Grass and Synthetic Sports Surfaces - East Dunbartonshire Council requires a suitably qualified and experienced contractor (the Contractor) to undertake the maintenance of grass and synthetic sports pitch surfaces within its open spaces and schools.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=834780
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834780
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=834780

## Provenance

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