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Scottish Canals - Soft Services (Cleaning)

SCOTTISH CANALS

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Award

13 Jan 2026 at 12:54

Tender

18 Jun 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Canals has recently completed a procurement process for providing professional cleaning services across its sites in Scotland, specifically targeting areas such as the Caledonian, Crinan, Forth & Clyde, and Union Canals. This tender was issued under an open procedure with a focus on delivering high-quality cleaning services, categorized under the CPV code 90910000. The procurement process has progressed through the tender and award stages, culminating in January 2026. The contracts were awarded to Pristine Clean Services Ltd for all geographical lots, demonstrating Scottish Canals' commitment to ensuring excellent site maintenance across the varied canal areas. The contract values amount to a total of £1,150,000, indicating significant investment in these services.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in cleaning services, particularly those capable of offering additional services like pest control and window cleaning, as outlined in the options available for some lots. SMEs, like Pristine Clean Services Ltd, have a viable chance to compete successfully, especially when capable of providing comprehensive service packages that align with Scottish Canals' award criteria, which prioritized technical response over price by a 70/30 margin. The geographical breakdown into lots allows for a targeted approach, enabling businesses to focus on specific areas, potentially facilitating growth through significant contract values and long-term service provision opportunities, given the potential for contract renewals.

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Notice Title

Scottish Canals - Soft Services (Cleaning)

Notice Description

Scottish Canals, is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract to provide a high standard of professional internal cleaning at our sites across Scotland. The tender is broken down geographically into Lots. Bidders can bid for all or part of the lots. SC reserve the right to award multiple contracts.

Lot Information

Caledonian Canal

Lot 1 is for the Caledonian Canal area, site list as detailed in Schedule 2 of the tender documentation

Options: Pest Control & Window Cleaning

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Crinan Canal

Lot 2 covers the Crinan Canal area, locations as detailed in Schedule 2 in the tender documentation

Options: Pest control & window cleaning

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Forth & Clyde Canal

Lot 3 covers the Forth & Clyde canal area, locations details are included in Schedule 2 of the tender documentation

Options: Pest control & window cleaning

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Union Canal

Lot 4 covers the Union Canal area, locations details are included in Schedule 2 of the tender documentation

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002647-2026
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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,150,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 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
SCOTTISH CANALS
Contact Name
Paul Mr Brady
Contact Email
paul.brady@scottishcanals.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413326936

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 9SP
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Canal
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES

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