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Cleaning and Minor Repairs Services

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 11:22

Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is undertaking a procurement process for "Cleaning and Minor Repairs Services" at Pilgrim House, Aberdeen, under the CPV classification 90910000 for cleaning services. The procurement falls within the services category and will be conducted through an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. Important procurement events include the end of the tender period on 5th February 2026 at 12:00, coinciding with the bid opening and award start date. The tender is valued at £100,000 and includes the provision for potential contract extensions of up to two additional 12-month periods.

This tender presents various opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning and minor repair services, particularly those focused on accommodation, building, and window cleaning. It is an ideal opportunity for businesses with robust supply chain management systems and those meeting the specified economic and insurance criteria. With a procurement focus on technical quality and pricing (60% and 40% respectively), businesses excelling in these areas could leverage this tender to expand their portfolio within public sector contract work, providing sustainable growth and long-term stability.

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Notice Title

Cleaning and Minor Repairs Services

Notice Description

Food Standards Scotland require a scheduled routine, reactive and deep cleaning service provision (and some minor repairs services) throughout its premise at Pilgrim House, Aberdeen.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Food Standards Scotland require a scheduled routine, reactive and deep cleaning service provision (and some minor repairs services) throughout its premise at Pilgrim House, Aberdeen.

Renewal: Potential extension options of upto 2x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000580-2026
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

90919000 - Office, school and office equipment cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.russell@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1224285172

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 5RL
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

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