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PCC/PD/851 - Contract for the Specialist Cleaning & Decontamination Services

POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2025 at 15:15

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 09:16

Tender

14 May 2025 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside & Chief Constable for Merseyside recently completed an open tender for the contract titled "PCC/PD/851 - Contract for the Specialist Cleaning & Decontamination Services." This contract focuses on providing specialised cleaning services for forensics, custody cells, and police vans. The procurement process reached the award and contract stage, with Matrix Biohazard Services Limited being appointed as the supplier. The contract will commence on 1st October 2025 and extend until 30th September 2029, with potential for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement concerns the cleaning industry, covering locations across various regions in the United Kingdom, ensuring a comprehensive service delivery across the entire operational area.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the cleaning services industry, particularly those specialising in biohazard and decontamination processes. Firms capable of delivering high-quality services with flexible response times 24/7 will find this contract advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in these areas can benefit from the structured open procurement method, which ensures fair competition and transparency. With a total contract value amounting up to £480,000, including extensions, businesses can expand their service offerings and strengthen their market presence by participating in such high-demand public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

PCC/PD/851 - Contract for the Specialist Cleaning & Decontamination Services

Notice Description

Specialist cleaning contract for Forensics, R&R and Custody. Cleaning of Cells, Forensics and Vans

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Pricing on 3 timeline response options

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05131f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055528-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
2031-05-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@merseyside.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 3AN
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Everton West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATRIX BIOHAZARD SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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