Planning

Cleaning of Council Vehicles and Waste Receptacles

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET

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Planning

17 Feb 2026 at 19:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barnet is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for cleaning services of council vehicles and waste receptacles, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is classified under the category of services, specifically cleaning services of transport equipment and bin-cleaning services. The process involves a preliminary market engagement event scheduled for 4th March 2026, and interested suppliers must register and confirm their participation by 2nd March 2026. This initiative forms part of a tender process with a planned contract period from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028. The buying organisation is a public authority under sub-central government, based at 2 Bristol Avenue, London, NW9 4EW, engaging with domestic suppliers to ensure the best quality and value for money.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses, particularly those with expertise in cleaning services. Companies specialised in vehicle washing, waste container cleaning, or bin-cleaning services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at both local and national levels are encouraged to participate, allowing them to enhance their market capacity and broaden their service capabilities. The procurement process is divided into two lots: vehicle, plant, and equipment washing; and container washing services, opening doors for diverse entrepreneurial prospects in the cleaning services industry. Engaging in this process allows suppliers to understand the council’s high-level requirements and delivery approach, promoting innovative solutions and market capability assessments before progressing to the formal procurement stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cleaning of Council Vehicles and Waste Receptacles

Notice Description

The London Borough of Barnet is seeking to engage with the market in advance of a forthcoming procurement to wash the Council's fleet vehicles and plant, food waste bins installed in town centres and an ad-hoc washing of containers of different sizes in the borough. This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) aims to: *Show potential suppliers the council's washing facilities at the council's depot *Show the supplier vehicle Workshop and associated Work Areas including oil store. *Show the supplier type of vehicle, plant and equipment to be washed at Oakleigh depot *Show the supplier type of containers to be washed at Oakleigh depot of *Show suppliers type of town centre food waste bins with the list of locations across the borough *Show the supplier type of containers (all waste stream) - different size to be washed on ad-hoc basis across the borough *Share our high-level requirements and delivery approach. *Test market capacity, capability to undertake the specified activities collectively or individually for each LOT, innovation and delivery models *Receive feedback from potential suppliers to inform the final specification, evaluation strategy and procurement route. This is not a call for competition, and no tender will be awarded from responses to this notice. This notice is issued in accordance with sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023 to seek market input before the commencement of a formal procurement process. It invites potential providers to participate in early market engagement activities and provide feedback. This is not a call for competition, and no contract will be awarded from responses to this notice. Participation does not confer any advantage in subsequent procurement. Responses will help shape the final specification and approach. We want to hear from a range of suppliers, including local and national Small/Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to ensure the council receives the best quality and value for money Vehicle Washing The council has a fleet of mixed vehicles and plant to deliver a number of frontline services. The vehicle washing service is required for different types of vehicles and plant on a regular planned basis and on an as and when basis. The main site for these Vehicle Washing Services will be at the Council's Depot in Oakleigh Road, Barnet. Waste Container Washing The Council provides a range of containers of varying types and sizes for the collection of general waste, food waste, recycling, and garden waste. This service requirement covers the washing and cleaning of waste containers used across the borough. The bin washing service will include: *Scheduled washing of all town center food waste bins, and *An ad-hoc washing service for containers of various sizes, ranging from 200 litre's to 1,100 litre's, and across all waste streams (general waste, recycling, and food waste). There is a statutory requirement for all Local Authorities in England to implement separate collections of food waste and recycling across all residential property types. To meet this obligation, the Council has installed a number of communal food waste bins across the borough, predominantly serving flatted properties within town center's. These bins require cleaning in accordance with an agreed schedule to maintain hygiene standards and operational efficiency. Procurement Structure The procurement will be divided into two lots: *Lot 1 - Vehicle, Plant, and Equipment Washing Provision of washing and cleaning services for waste collection vehicles, plant, and associated equipment. *Lot 2 - Container Washing Services aRegular, scheduled washing of town center food waste bins bAd-hoc washing services for all container types and waste streams To view this notice, please click here: https://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009890467

Planning Information

The council is holding a supplier even on Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 11.00am Supplier Registration and Participation To participate in this Pre-Market Engagement, suppliers are required to register on Barnet's procurement portal https://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com Interested suppliers should confirm their participation in the Supplier Engagement Event by 15:00hrs Monday 2nd March 2026 to clare.hargreaves@barnet.gov.uk, CC procurement@barnet.gov.uk, please ensure Email subject is named Cleaning of Council Vehicles and waste receptacles Premarket Engagement Wednesday 4th March 2026. This meeting will be held in person at a Barnet site, the address will be confirmed up on registration. Please note there will be a limit of 2 members of staff per organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065693
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014547-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90917000 - Cleaning services of transport equipment

90918000 - Bin-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@barnet.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 4EW
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
TLI71 Barnet
Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale North
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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