Tender

Needle Sweeps, Environmental Cleans and Cleaning

VIVID HOUSING LTD

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Tender

19 Feb 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

VIVID Housing Ltd is actively seeking submissions for a tender titled "Needle Sweeps, Environmental Cleans and Cleaning," with a focus on procuring services for environmental cleans, needle sweeps, and cleaning for all void properties across its housing stock. The tender process is currently in the 'tender' stage, initiated on 19 February 2026, with an end date for submissions on 27 March 2026. The contract is divided into two lots covering various regions, including Hampshire and surrounding areas. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting numerous participants to apply, with the primary category being services, encompassing industries such as medical waste services and cleaning services. The award period concludes on 13 April 2026, and the contract period extends from 1 June 2026 to 1 June 2029, with a potential extension for two additional years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning and waste management services, particularly those capable of handling medical waste. Companies located in or around Hampshire, Portsmouth, and Southampton would be highly advantageous candidates due to proximity and understanding of the local context. The procurement process, structured as an open procedure with an emphasis on quality (70%) and price (30%), allows for a fair competition landscape where businesses can leverage superior service quality to secure a contract. As the contract value is notably substantial, it offers an attractive avenue for growth and reinforcement of service portfolios, specifically for firms with capacity to manage such operations across multiple areas within specified timeframes.

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Notice Title

Needle Sweeps, Environmental Cleans and Cleaning

Notice Description

VIVID are currently looking to procure two service providers for the provision of environmental cleans, needle sweeps and cleaning to all void properties across VIVID's housing stock. The contract will be divided into 2 lots, to cover both the North and South of our operational area (Hampshire and surrounding areas). We will be awarding each Lot to one contractor. Submissions can be made for both Lots but Contractors will only be awarded one of the Lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - North

Basingstoke, Guildford, Aldershot and surrounding areas

Renewal: Optional extension of two years.

Lot 2 - South

Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester, Eastleigh and surrounding areas

Renewal: Optional extension of two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065825
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015233-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

90524000 - Medical waste services

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIVID HOUSING LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.admin@vividhomes.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8HB
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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