Official UK procurement notice
Open Space Maintenance Contract 2026 - 2029
Authority: East Kilbride Housing Association Ltd (Housing)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionEast Kilbride Housing Association are procuring 'Open Space Maintenance Contract 2026 – 2029 (with 2 x single year extension options)'
- Recurrence: See attached ITT - SPD & Price Quality & Scoring Evaluation (2026-29) - EKHA - OSM vFinal
CPV: Landscape gardening services · Landscaping work for gardens · Repair and maintenance services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1The works will consist of the open space maintenance to all open space areas in…Renewal
The works 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 to 2029, generally within the East Kilbride operational areas but may include a wider geographical area in future.
We are seeking to appoint an Open Space contractor to provide services in relation to grass cutting; grass areas repairs/maintenance; planting; shrub bed maintenance; pruning; weed control; litter picking, path brushing; and hedge and tree maintenance. Ad hoc repair works will also be included to both hard and soft landscaping throughout the duration of the contract as instructed by the Association. Area plans and scope of works are included with the tender documents.
The contract will be 36 months contract with option of 2 x single 12-month extensions to a maximum of 60 months. Additional information: See ITT
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Quality: 40%
- Cost of Service: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 40%
- Cost of Service: 60%
- Suitability
See attached ITT - SPD & Price Quality & Scoring Evaluation (2026-29) - EKHA - OSM vFinal
- Technical & professional ability
See attached ITT - SPD & Price Quality & Scoring Evaluation (2026-29) - EKHA - OSM vFinal
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · See attached ITT - SPD & Price Quality & Scoring Evaluation (2026-29) - EKHA - OSM vFinal
- First published
- 15 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
- Last source update
- 15 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 15 Oct 2026 – …
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-087385- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06fa52Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
As per attached Contract Conditions & KPIs
Publisher note: Please ensure that you read the ITT first and understand your submission requirements and dates. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ON THE PCS PORTAL. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=843051. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: As per the ITT and the CB Clause for % contribution on MTC Contract form to be completed and returned. (SC Ref:843051) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=843051
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 15 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 15 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Timeline
15 Sept 2026 → 15 Oct 2026 · 3 dates- Notice published41 days ago15 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
- Submission deadline11 days ago15 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened11 days ago15 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtReview body
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria