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Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning in Argyll and Bute

Argyll and Bute Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Aug 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 May 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has completed a public procurement process for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters within its jurisdiction. The awarded contract, titled "Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning in Argyll and Bute," falls under the general public services industry category and covers various locations including Helensburgh and Lomond, Bute, Cowal, and several other areas. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure as part of the tender initiation type, and the process progressed to the award stage in August 2025. The supplier selected for the contract is Perfect Clean Edinburgh Ltd, which took effect on 14th August 2025. The entirety of the project was scheduled to align annually with bi-annual cleaning in April and October, with flexibility for additional cleans when necessary.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in cleaning and facility maintenance services. With a contract duration that includes potential renewal, this opportunity could provide a steady stream of revenue and the chance for companies to establish a well-regarded presence in the public services sector within Scotland. Businesses that are geographically positioned in or around the Argyll and Bute area and have the infrastructure to support frequent travel across the region may be particularly well-suited for such contracts. Additionally, the open procedure method and the allowance for electronic bid submissions made it feasible for companies with flexible operational strategies to participate efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning in Argyll and Bute

Notice Description

The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier(s) to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters in Argyll and Bute and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage. Between August 2025 and 30 September 2025, the Supplier will complete a thorough clean of all bus shelters. The next year and until the end of the Contract period, the Supplier will complete a bi-annual thorough clean of all bus shelters approximately 6 months apart, the usual cleaning times are April and October. There may also be occasions when the Council requests an extra clean after an incident that has occurred.

Lot Information

Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning within Bute

The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters within Bute and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further year

Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning within Helensburgh and Lomond

The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters within Helensburgh and Lomond and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further year

Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning within Cowal

The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters within Cowal and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further year

Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning within Mid Argyll

The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters within Mid-Argyll and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further year

Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning within Kintyre

The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters within Kintyre and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further year

Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning within Islay

The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters within Islay and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further year.

Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning within Oban & Lorn

The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters within Oban & Lorn and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further year

Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning within Mull

The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters within Mull and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further year

Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning within Tiree

The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelter(s) within Tiree and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799000
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537234
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,101 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Three years unless extended by a year, in that case, four years

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Perfect Clean Edinburgh Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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