Award

Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning, Fire Certification and Maintenance

FIFE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 11:49

Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 10:03

Planning

20 Mar 2025 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of cleaning, sanitation, and fire certification services, titled "Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning, Fire Certification and Maintenance". The procurement falls under the services category and targets various locations throughout Fife, classified under CPV code 90900000. The process involved an open procedure, seeking suppliers capable of delivering cleaning and maintenance services, including technical and commercial criteria. The award was finalised on 16th December 2025, with Hydro Wash Ltd trading as Hydrochute & Hydrotech winning the contract for both lot 1 and lot 2. The contract signature ensures fire safety maintenance to standard BS9999 and addresses the cleaning and unblocking of bin chutes with contract values of £32,600 and £34,848, respectively.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning and sanitation services, particularly those able to meet fire safety standards. Businesses with expertise in maintaining storage areas and conducting fire certification and maintenance activities across diverse locations would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. As Fife Council may require additional purchases per regulatory guidelines, companies with agile operational capabilities and compliance know-how stand to benefit. With community benefits included in the requirement, firms focusing on local development and possessing necessary certifications like COSHH training and Asbestos Awareness will find ample opportunity to contribute to regional public services and expand their market footprint within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning, Fire Certification and Maintenance

Notice Description

Fife Council requires to appoint a Contractor capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the cleaning and sanitising of bin chutes, bins and associated storage areas at various locations throughout Fife. This will include the clearing of blockages within the bin chutes.On a 6 monthly basis the Service Provider will be responsible for maintaining to the standard BS9999 and testing the fire safety (Damper/Plates) of each bin chute, they require to be fully qualified and have a complete understanding of all the safety features included in the installation. Technicians should be able to carry out controlled smoke tests, fire closure plate tests and servicing. This will involve: Perform Smoke Seal Testing, Seal Replacement, Damper/Plate Repair or replacement, Hopper Repairs, Hopper Replacement, servicing parts required for functioning. Fife Council require Inspection Reports detailing any deficiencies and recommendations for corrective actions and to provide a compliant Fire Certification on completion. Replacement Components where required will be fitted with a rating as guided to comply with BS476 part 20/22 transitioning to BS EN1634-1. associated storage areas at various locations throughout Fife.

Lot Information

Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning

Fife Council requires to appoint a Contractor capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the cleaning and sanitising of bin chutes, bins and associated storage areas at various locations throughout Fife. This will also include the unblocking of bin chutes when required.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 24-Months

Servicing, Fire Certification & Maintenance

On a 6 monthly basis the Service Provider will be responsible for maintaining to the standard BS9999 and testing the fire safety (Damper/Plates) of each bin chute, they require to be fully qualified and have a complete understanding of all the safety features included in the installation. Technicians should be able to carry out controlled smoke tests, fire closure plate tests and servicing. This will involve: Perform Smoke Seal Testing, Seal Replacement, Damper/Plate Repair or replacement, Hopper Repairs, Hopper Replacement, servicing parts required for functioning. Fife Council require Inspection Reports detailing any deficiencies and recommendations for corrective actions and to provide a compliant Fire Certification on completion. Replacement Components where required will be fitted with a rating as guided to comply with BS476 part 20/22 transitioning to BS EN1634-1.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 24-Months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f6ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083762-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,448 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jack Dryburgh
Contact Email
jack.dryburgh@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYDRO WASH LTD T/A HYDROCHUTE & HYDROTECH

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