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Contract for the Provision of Specialist Vehicle Cleaning and Decontamination

POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Sep 2025 at 14:32

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales recently completed the procurement process for a contract concerning specialist vehicle cleaning and decontamination services, tailored specifically for operational police vehicles. The award was announced on 5th September 2025 following the tender initiated on 21st February 2025. The procurement falls under the services category and is classified as cleaning services, targeting the geographical areas within UKL17, UKL14, UKL18, and UKL. The open procedure method ensured a competitive and transparent process, resulting in MATRIX BIOHAZARD SERVICES LIMITED being awarded the contract, which supports operations around the clock to maintain fleet readiness. The contract, valued at £1,239,212.50, was signed on 15th August 2025.

This procurement opportunity presents considerable business growth prospects, notably for enterprises specializing in professional cleaning and decontamination services. Businesses with expertise in handling biohazardous materials, disruptive cleaning schedules, and comprehensive sanitation certifications would excel in similar tenders. Given its open procurement method, the tender was accessible and attracted six bids, demonstrating a healthy competitive interest, with SME involvement observed. Companies interested in such government contracts should consider forming consortia to leverage pooled resources and expertise, enhancing their ability to meet complex tender requirements and fulfil demanding service obligations. Such opportunities are viable pathways for businesses aiming to expand their market reach and establish themselves as key players in public safety and sanitation services.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Specialist Vehicle Cleaning and Decontamination

Notice Description

The Commissioner is seeking a Contractor to provide reactive specialised Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilisation services of operational police vehicles. These Services will cover the Force geographical area. The requirement will include out of hours delivery to provide a 24/7 coverage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Commissioner requires clean, disinfected and sterilised vehicles as set out in part 4 of this Specification to ensure operational vehicles are available as and when required. 3.2 The Commissioner operates a fleet of 980 vehicles including saloon and estate cars, large vans and detainee transport vehicles. Vehicles may from time to time become contaminated by matters such as bodily fluids, lice, fleas and unwanted odours. Approximately one third of this fleet are operational vehicles and fall within the scope of this Contract; the volume of vehicles in the scope of the Contract is likely to change in certain circumstances such as a pandemic. 3.3 The Service(s) for the removal of any such contaminant in compliance with all relevant statutory regulations and will include but not limited to the following: - All body fluids, including blood, vomit, urine. - Faeces. - Infestations caused by fleas, lice, scabies - Food - Graffiti - Hazardous waste, such as incapacitant spray etc. The Contractor acknowledges the provision of this Service includes the associated risks such as, but not limited to HIV, Hepatitis A, B, C, influenza, and Covid 19.

Renewal: With the option to extend annually until 31st May 2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054377-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,239,212 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Matthew Green
Contact Email
matthew.green@south-wales.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1656655555

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 3SU
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales, TLL14 South West Wales, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATRIX BIOHAZARD SERVICES

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