Official UK procurement notice
PURCH2736 Framework for the Provision of Grounds Consumables and Tools
Authority: University of Glasgow (Education)
What is being bought6 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionPURCH2736 Framework for the Provision of Grounds Consumables and Tools
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CPV: Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products · Fertilisers and nitrogen compounds · Grounds-maintenance equipment · Plants · Road salt · Tools
Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure
6 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Provision of Soil, Compost, Bark and Mulching Materials for Horticultural, Arboricultural and Landscape ApplicationsRenewal
PURCH2736 Framework for the Provision of Grounds Consumables and Tools for the Period of Two Years with the Option to Extend for Two Periods of up to Twelve Months Each
Lot 1 – Provision of Soil, Compost, Bark and Mulching Materials for Horticultural, Arboricultural and Landscape Applications
The University intend to implement a ranked multi supplier Framework consisting of six Lots with a maximum of two Suppliers awarded to each for the Provision of Grounds Consumables, and Tools.
Please refer to the ‘PURCH2736 - Schedule 1A - Invitation to Tender Goods or Services’ for further details and specification.
This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT).
Lot #2Provision of Top Dressing, Grass Seeds, Plant Supplements, Lining Paint, and FertilisersRenewal
PURCH2736 Framework for the Provision of Grounds Consumables and Tools for the Period of Two Years with the Option to Extend for Two Periods of up to Twelve Months Each
Lot 2 – Provision of Top Dressing, Grass Seeds, Plant Supplements, Lining Paint, and Fertilisers
The University intend to implement a ranked multi supplier Framework consisting of six Lots with a maximum of two Suppliers awarded to each for the Provision of Grounds Consumables, and Tools.
Please refer to the ‘PURCH2736 - Schedule 1A - Invitation to Tender Goods or Services’ for further details and specification.
This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT).
Lot #3Provision of Lances and Herbicides (Plant Protection Products PPPs)Renewal
PURCH2736 Framework for the Provision of Grounds Consumables and Tools for the Period of Two Years with the Option to Extend for Two Periods of up to Twelve Months Each
Lot 3 – Provision of Lances and Herbicides (Plant Protection Products PPPs)
The University intend to implement a ranked multi supplier Framework consisting of six Lots with a maximum of two Suppliers awarded to each for the Provision of Grounds Consumables, and Tools.
Please refer to the ‘PURCH2736 - Schedule 1A - Invitation to Tender Goods or Services’ for further details and specification.
This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT).
Lot #4Provision of Tools and EquipmentRenewal
PURCH2736 Framework for the Provision of Grounds Consumables and Tools for the Period of Two Years with the Option to Extend for Two Periods of up to Twelve Months Each
Lot 4 – Provision of Tools and Equipment
The University intend to implement a ranked multi supplier Framework consisting of six Lots with a maximum of two Suppliers awarded to each for the Provision of Grounds Consumables, and Tools.
Please refer to the ‘PURCH2736 - Schedule 1A - Invitation to Tender Goods or Services’ for further details and specification.
This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT).
Lot #5Provision of Bedding, Trees, Christmas Trees, Shrubs, Wildflowers and BulbsRenewal
PURCH2736 Framework for the Provision of Grounds Consumables and Tools for the Period of Two Years with the Option to Extend for Two Periods of up to Twelve Months Each
Lot 5 – Provision of Bedding, Trees, Christmas Trees, Shrubs, Wildflowers and Bulbs
The University intend to implement a ranked multi supplier Framework consisting of six Lots with a maximum of two Suppliers awarded to each for the Provision of Grounds Consumables, and Tools.
Please refer to the ‘PURCH2736 - Schedule 1A - Invitation to Tender Goods or Services’ for further details and specification.
This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT).
Lot #6Provision of Gritting ProductsRenewal
PURCH2736 Framework for the Provision of Grounds Consumables and Tools for the Period of Two Years with the Option to Extend for Two Periods of up to Twelve Months Each
Lot 6 – Provision of Gritting Products
The University intend to implement a ranked multi supplier Framework consisting of six Lots with a maximum of two Suppliers awarded to each for the Provision of Grounds Consumables, and Tools.
Please refer to the ‘PURCH2736 - Schedule 1A - Invitation to Tender Goods or Services’ for further details and specification.
This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and 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).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
- Condition of participationno text publishedMinimum: -Public liability insurance with a limit of indemnity of not less than five million pounds sterling (5,000,000 GBP) in relation to any one claim or series of claims; -Employer's liability insurance with a limit of indemnity of not less than five million pounds sterling (5,000,000…
- Successive reduction
- Candidates will be reduced successively across stages
- Price carries 40 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 4 points.
- “PURCH2736 Framework for the Provision of Grounds Consumables and Tools” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
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
- Competitive procedure with negotiation
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 6 Jul 2026, 14:00 BST
- Last source update
- 6 Jul 2026, 14:00 BST
- Authority reference
PURCH2736- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-063218- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c45aFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: Once the deadline has passed submissions can neither be created nor submitted. It is not advisable for Suppliers to wait until the last moment before creating and dispatching a response in case of any last minute problems. Please note large files should be uploaded as early as possible to ensure transfer before deadline. If a Supplier is having problems uploading to the PCS site, then the University must be informed well in advance and depending upon the merit of the case, the University may arrange for the tender to remain open on the PCS system for a short period after the deadline time stated. System problems do not fall under the University’s remit and should be referred to PCS. Postbox Security: Postbox submissions cannot be accessed by anyone, including Millstream, (the provider of the Public Contracts Scotland system) until the deadline. Freedom of Information The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA), which came into force on 1 January 2005, designates University of Glasgow as a Scottish public authority and therefore subject to the provisions and obligations in that Act. This means that any person who makes a valid request for information held by University of Glasgow will be entitled to receive it, unless all or part of that information can be withheld by virtue of the exemptions in that Act. under the Act, University of Glasgow may be required to disclose any information held relating to your response to anyone who makes a request under that Act. Such information may only be withheld if it meets one or more of the exemptions or conditions in that Act. Even if an exemption is available University of Glasgow may nevertheless disclose requested information. Information held cannot simply be classified as “confidential" or "commercial in confidence" to enable it to be protected from disclosure. University of Glasgow may publish the names and contact details of companies who have been issued with a Questionnaire on its website. Information may also be requested under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) tailored by the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004. 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=836071. 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: The University has a strong commitment to Community Benefits and seeks to engage with Bidders who have likeminded policies. Community Benefits include, but are not limited to: - employment and training opportunities for priority groups - vocational training - up-skilling of the existing workforce - equality and diversity initiatives - making sub-contracting opportunities available to SMEs, the third sector and supported businesses - supply-chain development activity - building capacity in community organisations - educational support initiatives - work with schools, colleges and universities to offer work experience Please advise what community benefits you commit to delivering as a result of this Contract? (SC Ref:836071)
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 6 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
6 Jul 2026 → 6 Aug 2026 · 3 dates- Notice published108 days ago6 Jul 2026, 14:00 BST
- Invitations to tender expected78 days ago6 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends77 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown6 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Glasgow Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace CourtReview body
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Technical selection criteria