Stale Pre-tender

Provision of Horticultural Training & Associated Services (2026-30)

Details

Value
£150,000
Topic
Horticultural services
Published
24 February 2026

Tender description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of Horticultural Training & Associated Services (2026-30) (UOS-41610-2026). Lot 1: The University of Strathclyde (“the University”) is seeking to establish a Contract to support the delivery of activities outlined below. This Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - Engaging suppliers with proven experience in providing bespoke training courses which meet current Legislation, and accreditation approved industry training certification: - Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) courses in Sportsturf or Landscaping: - Pesticide Courses - PA1 Foundation Module / PA6 Handheld Applicators / PA2 Ground Crop Sprayer Mounted or Trailed: - Hand Held Equipment - Safe Use of Pedestrian Lawn Mowers / Safe Use of Hedge Cutters / Safe use of Brush Cutters/Strimmers / Safe Use of Abrasive Wheel and Stihl (or equivalent) Saw / Chainsaw Courses on Maintenance/Cross Cutting and Basic Felling: - Ride On Machinery - Safe Use of Ride on Mowers / Safe Use of Tractor with Loader and Attachments / Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) / 180-360 Excavator; and - Health & Safety - Manual Handling / Safe Work at Heights / Safe Use of Ladders / First Aid at Work. The Contract will be awarded on a sole supply basis, and its remit largely relates to Services.. Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Pre-tender published24 February 2026
    Current notice

About the buyer

University of Strathclyde is a higher education provider in Glasgow, and buys through its own Procurement Services Team. Schools, faculties and departments place their own routine orders under central Finance Regulations and procurement procedures. Framework agreements through Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges, the Scottish Government and the Government Procurement Service cover much of its spend.

Over the past 5 years, most of University of Strathclyde's contract awards have been in business services, IT services and education and training.

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