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Pressure washer units (East Lothian Council)

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Award

06 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The East Lothian Council recently completed the procurement process for pressure washer units, a project which involved acquiring four modular units for vehicle and plant washing at two site locations, Macmerry and Kinwegar. The procurement falls under the category of general public services and addresses the need for environmentally friendly cleaning solutions, aligning with Scotland's Circular Economy Act 2024. This open procurement process resulted in the contract being awarded to Rhinowash Ltd, valued at £284,400. Key stages of the procurement included a tender period that concluded on 17th July 2025, with the contract being signed on 30th July 2025. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, inviting competition and ensuring transparency.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly in the environmental and industrial cleaning sectors. Companies equipped to deliver sustainable and innovative cleaning technologies will find this contract model highly appealing, particularly due to the emphasis on reducing carbon footprint and extending product lifecycle through design. Businesses focusing on circular economy practices and those capable of providing hefty guarantees on their products are well-suited to participate in similar future contracts with the East Lothian Council and other regional authorities. The move towards green procurement signals an increasing demand for solutions that contribute positively to both organisational operations and the environment, paving the way for business growth in eco-friendly markets.

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Notice Title

Pressure washer units (East Lothian Council)

Notice Description

ELC requires the provision of 4 pressure washer modular units with suitable hose sand lance combination for the purpose of vehicle/plant washing at 2 site locations. These site locations, Macmerry and Kinwegar require 2 wash units per site. The equipment is required to have an evergreen lifecycle, provided with a lifetime guarantee and designed to reduce the carbon footprint of the organisation through its operating model. The solution offered should align with the Circular Economy Act 2024 (Scotland).

Lot Information

Lot 1

ELC requires the provision of 4 pressure washer modular units with suitable hose sand lance combination for the purpose of vehicle/plant washing at 2 site locations. These site locations, Macmerry and Kinwegar require 2 wash units per site. The equipment is required to have an evergreen lifecycle, provided with a lifetime guarantee and designed to reduce the carbon footprint of the organisation through its operating model. The solution offered should align with the Circular Economy Act 2024 (Scotland).

Renewal: 5 + 5 (15 years total)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801772
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536447
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44532200 - Washers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£248,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£284,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RHINOWASH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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