Award

Scottish Canals - Soft Services (Cleaning)

SCOTTISH CANALS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Tender

18 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Canals has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for soft services, specifically professional internal cleaning, at their sites across Scotland. This contract opportunity is currently in the tender stage, utilising an open procedure method. The tender is divided into geographic lots, offering flexibility for bidders to compete for any or all locations across the UKM region. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically general public services with a CPV code of 90910000, focused on cleaning industry standards. Interested bidders must submit their tenders electronically by 23rd July 2025, and the award process will begin immediately thereafter. Scottish Canals, geographically located at Canal House, Glasgow, anticipates engaging multiple contracts to ensure high cleaning standards are met at their property locations.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses operating within the cleaning industry to expand their reach across Scotland, particularly those with capabilities in offering additional services such as pest control and window cleaning. The lots include the Caledonian, Crinan, Forth & Clyde, and Union Canals, with substantial contract terms including potential for two twelve-month extensions. The awarded contracts will focus on delivering quality technical responses with a strong emphasis on pricing, allowing businesses with competitive yet quality-focused services to thrive. The open procedure and electronic submission allow facile participation, encouraging smaller as well as larger firms to take advantage of this substantial £1,250,000 contract value opportunity. Businesses well-suited to compete include those experienced in operating large-scale cleaning solutions across multiple sites, capable of providing high-standard, efficient services as per the award criteria.

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Notice Title

Scottish Canals - Soft Services (Cleaning)

Notice Description

Scottish Canals, is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract to provide a high standard of professional internal cleaning at our sites across Scotland. The tender is broken down geographically into Lots. Bidders can bid for all or part of the lots. SC reserve the right to award multiple contracts.

Lot Information

Caledonian Canal

Lot 1 is for the Caledonian Canal area, site list as detailed in Schedule 2 of the tender documentation

Options: Pest Control & Window Cleaning

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Crinan Canal

Lot 2 covers the Crinan Canal area, locations as detailed in Schedule 2 in the tender documentation

Options: Pest control & window cleaning

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Forth & Clyde Canal

Lot 3 covers the Forth & Clyde canal area, locations details are included in Schedule 2 of the tender documentation

Options: Pest control & window cleaning

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Union Canal

Lot 4 covers the Union Canal area, locations details are included in Schedule 2 of the tender documentation

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802037
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547076
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,150,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 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
SCOTTISH CANALS
Contact Name
Paul Mr Brady
Contact Email
paul.brady@scottishcanals.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413326936

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 9SP
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Canal
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532885
    Scottish Canals - Soft Services (Cleaning) - Scottish Canals, is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract to provide a high standard of professional internal cleaning at our sites across Scotland. The tender is broken down geographically into Lots. Bidders can bid for all or part of the lots. SC reserve the right to award multiple contracts.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547076
    Scottish Canals - Soft Services (Cleaning) - Scottish Canals, is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract to provide a high standard of professional internal cleaning at our sites across Scotland. The tender is broken down geographically into Lots. Bidders can bid for all or part of the lots. SC reserve the right to award multiple contracts.

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