Award

Specialist Cleaning, Clearances and Adhoc Services

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2026 at 15:19

Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Renfrewshire Council involves the award of a contract for Specialist Cleaning, Clearances and Adhoc Services in the region of Renfrewshire. The contract, with an estimated value of £1,600,000, spans various cleaning services, including specialist trauma and hazardous cleans, garden clearances, and accommodation cleaning, under the CPV classification 90910000 (Cleaning services). The tender was initiated using an open procurement method, complying with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations. The contract was signed on 4th March 2026, and the award was active as of 10th March 2026, with Caledonian Maintenance Services as the awarded supplier. The original tendering process closed on 5th December 2025, after an active tender status phase until then.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those capable of delivering niche services such as hazardous cleans and clearances of various communal spaces. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) positioned to provide quality service under task orders without guaranteed continuous work or expenditure. With 13 bids received, most from SMEs, it showcases the competitive nature of the market for businesses looking to expand their service offerings within public sector procurement. Businesses with expertise in prompt service delivery, strong collaboration and communication skills, as well as a commitment to community benefits, are well-suited to respond to similar opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

Specialist Cleaning, Clearances and Adhoc Services

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council ("the Employer") has the requirement to appoint a Contractor to carry out specialist cleaning, general cleaning, clearances of gardens, communal areas and void/tenanted properties. There is also the requirement to carry out needle sweeps to void and tenanted properties, as well as deal with any adhoc services as mentioned in the Service Information that may be included in the Task Order.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Employer wishes to appoint a Contractor to provide the Employer with a Specialist Cleaning, Cleaning, Clearances and Adhoc Services requirement across the Council. This Contract is for Part 2 Services only. Part 2 Services may include specialist cleaning requirements such as trauma cleans/ hazardous cleans, house, communal and garden clearances and adhoc requirements. Work for these requirements will be issued via Task Order and there is no guarantee of work or spend. The Contractor will be required to carry out all services required by the Council. This includes carrying out needle sweeps within Tenanted Properties. Delay Damages - Tenderers should note that Delay Damages may apply to Part 2 Services. The Delay Damages will vary depending on the requirements and the Employer reserves the right to apply Delay Damages to a Task Order where necessary.

Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial Service Period of 24 months from the Starting Date anticipated to be 16th March 2026, with the option to extend on two separate occasions for a period up to 12 months on each occasion. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dad6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021418-2026
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

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

90918000 - Bin-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Further Notices will be issued in advance of any expiry dates in Service Period or extensions.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALEDONIAN MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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