Award

Hire of Sweeper with Driver

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Award

19 Dec 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves West Lothian Council acting as the buying organisation for a three-year service contract for the hire of a sweeper with a driver, under the industry category of street-cleaning and sweeping services. The procurement has utilised a limited method and operates under an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, using the Scotland Excel Vehicle and Plant Hire framework agreement. The contract, valued at £360,000, was signed on 12th November 2025. Covering the region UKM78, it is classified under the framework of the General Public Services by the Council as a regional authority. The procurement process falls under the 'award' and 'contract' stages, signifying its completion and the active status of the award.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for SMEs involved in street-cleaning and related services. By consolidating operations with a single supplier, West Lothian Council provides a stable, long-term contract potentially extending to five years. With key evaluation criteria weighted 35% for quality and 65% for price, businesses offering competitive pricing and high-quality service are best positioned to succeed. The contract was awarded to Wm Hamilton & Sons Limited, a regional SME based in Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, indicating an emphasis on supporting local businesses and sustaining regional economic growth.

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Notice Title

Hire of Sweeper with Driver

Notice Description

In the 2024/25 financial year NETS and Lands trailed a contract for a contract to outsource the collection of the sweepings including the disposal to one supplier. This trial has proved to be successful and therefore it is the intention of the Corporate Procurement Unit and NETS to award a contract on a longer-term basis for this requirement. WLC is awarding a single service contract for a period of 3 years, with two optional extension periods, of 1 year and 1 years respectively, available by mutual agreement, for the collection recycling, handling and processing of street sweepings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CPU to award this contract as a direct award utilising the Scotland Excel Vehicle and Plant Hire framework agreement.

Procurement Information

Contract awarded as a direct award from SXL framework Agreement 0121.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084877-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90610000 - Street-cleaning and sweeping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 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
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
elisabeth.plant@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506281814

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WM HAMILTON & SONS

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