PS/25/145 - Rural Grass Cutting and Urban & Rural Herbicide Application including Litter Picking
Description: The Contract requires the successful tenderer to carry out rural grass cutting, urban and rural herbicide application and litter picking, as set out in the Contract Document, throughout the East Ayrshire Council Area. The successful Contractor will also be requested to carry out additional ad-hoc work in the form of scrub clearance, minor tree felling and the cutting of areas of grass. This work will be required throughout the Ayrshire Roads Alliance in both East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire Council areas.
Summary: East Ayrshire Council has initiated a tender process titled "PS/25/145 - Rural Grass Cutting and Urban & Rural Herbicide Application including Litter Picking" within the services industry category, focusing on grounds maintenance services. This procurement project will cover the East Ayrshire area, including potential ad-hoc services in South Ayrshire. The contract involves the provision of services like grass cutting, herbicide application, and litter picking over a period of 720 days, with an initial term of 12 months and the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, following an open procedure with important deadlines set for bid submission by 10 March 2026 and bid opening on the same day. Community benefits form part of the scored criteria for this process.