Grease Trap Cleaning

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Notice Title

Grease Trap Cleaning

Notice Description

The University, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, LA1 4YW, is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to undertake the routine cleaning, emptying, maintenance, inspection and reporting of grease traps serving student residential kitchen facilities. The service provider shall ensure grease management systems operate efficiently, comply with all applicable legislation and minimise disruption to students and accommodation operations. Lancaster University seeks a Service Provider capable of providing a planned preventative maintenance service together with responsive support where required. *Site Visit The University will host accompanied site visits from the w/c 17/08//2026 onwards, time TBC. The meeting point will be confirmed via the In-Tend clarification function.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract start date will be around 01/10/2026 and complete by 30/09/2029 for a duration of 36 months. If all possible extensions are to be included, the initial contract term will be 36 months, plus 12 months plus 12 months (extension dependent on contractual performance and mutual agreement).

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e1a0
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076342-2026
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: SME
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery

90470000 - Sewer cleaning services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: £150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline: 8 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence: 2031-08-11

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: LANCASTER
Postcode: LA1 4YW
Post Town: Lancaster
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location: TLD North West (England)
Local Authority: Lancaster
Electoral Ward: University
Westminster Constituency: Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076342-2026
11th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home
This ITT has been made available to potential tenderers through the University's electronic tendering (e-tendering) portal: In-Tend. Tenderers must submit their responses to the ITT through this same portal. All aspects (documents/attachments/responses) of the tender return can and must be submitted via the e-tendering portal. Access to the portal and advice/training is free of charge. In-Tend Support: Phone: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Web: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help The University is committed to utilising this portal for all current and future business/procurement opportunities. Users only need register (for free) with the portal once to obtain long term access to the University's tender information. Any queries/clarifications regarding this ITT must be directed via the e-tendering portal using the clarification or correspondence function, and not sent directly to individual Lancaster University employees by email.

Notice URLs

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