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Hospital Kitchen Deep Cleaning

Lothian Health Board

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12 Jun 2026 at 11:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lothian Health Board is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Hospital Kitchen Deep Cleaning," focused on cleaning services within the healthcare industry. This open procedure is currently in the tender stage with NHS Lothian seeking a contractor to perform routine deep cleaning at various hospital kitchen sites across Edinburgh and the Lothians. The contract includes comprehensive services such as canopy, filter, and extraction cleaning, decarbonising, full disinfection, and the removal of waste, using environmentally friendly chemicals. The contract, identified as LR3-191-2026, is active, with tender submissions closing on 17th July 2026. The contract period is set for 720 days and may be extended up to a total of five years at the discretion of NHS Lothian.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses familiar with large-scale cleaning operations, especially those experienced in hospital or similar environments. Suitable candidates are expected to have current certification from the BESA Vent Hygiene Register or adhere to the BESA TR19 Grease specification. Highlighted are economic opportunities for firms that can demonstrate financial resilience, possessing yearly turnovers of at least £100,000 over the past three years, alongside sufficient liability coverages. The incorporation of mandatory community benefits, requiring contractors to contribute to local social and economic development, further presents an appealing prospect for socially responsible businesses. This procurement framework is particularly attractive to companies capable of electronic bid submissions and those with a keen understanding of working within UK healthcare facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hospital Kitchen Deep Cleaning

Notice Description

NHS Lothian (NHSL) intends to appoint a suitable Contractor to undertake routine deep cleaning services, including grease extract cleaning services at various NHSL kitchen sites. The following NHSL sites are required to be cleaned 2-3 times per year. Please refer to Appendix 2 to view the cleaning schedule. Western General Hospital - Main Kitchen Royal Edinburgh Hospital - Kitchen & Oil Store Royal Hospital for Children & Young People - Basement Kitchen Royal Hospital for Children & Young People - Upper Kitchen East Lothian Community Hospital St John's Hospital - Howden Cafe St John's Hospital - Main Kitchen The Services will include: Canopy, filter, and extraction cleaning Decarbonising to remove burnt-on residues from equipment such as fryers, ranges, and other heating surfaces Full disinfection of all relevant surfaces, fittings, and equipment Dismantling and disconnecting equipment, where necessary, to access hard to reach areas Reassembly and reconnection of all equipment on completion Accessing and cleaning high level areas Use of food-safe, non-corrosive, environmentally friendly deep cleaning chemicals Use of appropriate specialist equipment and materials to achieve professional deep clean results Bagging and removal of all waste generated during the cleaning works to appropriate disposal facilities Provision of a final clean report and certificate of cleanliness following each completed clean

Lot Information

Lot 1

See II.1.4) Short description of this contract notice

Renewal: There are 3 x 12-months options to extend this contract. All extensions will be taken at NHS Lothian's discretion. The maximum contract term will therefore be 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3d1
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055593-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This is dependent on whether or not the awarded contract will be extended after the initial 2 year duration. Future notices will be published in one of the following years: 2028, 2029, 2030 or 2031.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lothian Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

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