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15 Jul 2026 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

Tayside Contracts, in conjunction with Angus Council, Dundee City Council, and Perth & Kinross Council, is actively seeking suppliers for a Framework Agreement dedicated to Pest Control Services across Tayside. This agreement, crucial for maintaining planned, reactive, and emergency pest control services, especially targets regional or local authority needs. Currently, in the tender stage using the Open Procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulation 2015, the tender follows the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) evaluation criteria. Interested suppliers need to submit their electronic bids no later than 14th August 2026, aligning with the procurement timeline, which features an award period starting on the same day and a contract period spanning 1,080 days, with a possible 12-month extension.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the pest control industry to expand their services to governmental contracts, offering stability through a single-supplier framework agreement. Companies holding necessary memberships with recognised bodies like the British Pest Control Association are particularly well-positioned to tender. This ensures both compliance and quality while enhancing community benefits through committed economic, social, and environmental advantages. Suitable for firms experienced in disinfecting, exterminating, and specialist pest management, this contract promises a substantial business growth opportunity for those committed to service excellence and value delivery.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Pest Control Services

Notice Description

Tayside Contracts invites suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to tender for appointment to a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Pest Control Services. The Framework will support the delivery of planned, reactive and emergency pest control services across the Participating Organisations, being: 1. Tayside Contracts, 2. Angus Council, 3. Dundee City Council and 4. Perth & Kinross Council. The Framework will ensure continuity of pest control service provision; consistency of service delivery across Participating Organisations; and value for money through collaborative purchasing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework will operate as a single-lot, single-supplier framework and will be available for use by the Participating Organisations to procure planned, reactive, emergency and specialist pest control services throughout the Framework period. This procurement will be conducted in accordance with Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulation 2015 using the Open Procedure. Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT).

Renewal: One (1) optional extension of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066782-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

77231200 - Forest pest control services

90921000 - Disinfecting and exterminating services

90922000 - Pest-control services

90923000 - Rat-disinfestation services

90924000 - Fumigation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAYSIDE CONTRACTS
Additional Buyers

ANGUS COUNCIL

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD3 8SS
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

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