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Invitation to Quote for Cleaning Services - Eday Pier

Orkney Islands Council

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28 Apr 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process, inviting quotations for cleaning services at the Eday Pier. This contract falls under the general public services category and is located in the Orkney Islands, specifically within the region designated as UKM65. The procurement follows an open procedure, requiring electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The tender process is active from 28th April 2026, with bids due by 22nd May 2026 at noon. The contract commences on 1st June 2026 for three years, with potential extensions based on performance.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for business growth in the cleaning services sector, particularly for providers specialising in maintaining public facilities to specified cleanliness standards. Businesses with capabilities in swift reporting of defects and keyholder responsibilities may find this contract appealing. The estimated yearly value is approximately £2,500, with all necessary materials and equipment provided. It is ideal for companies seeking to establish a foothold or expand their operations in the Orkney region, benefiting from a steady work pipeline and the possibility of contract renewal based on performance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Quote for Cleaning Services - Eday Pier

Notice Description

The main aim and purpose of work is to ensure public conveniences and waiting rooms are cleaned to an acceptable standard of cleanliness and defects reported timeously to keep buildings in good working order.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The work consists of cleaning the premises to a set standard (as specified by the Authority) and reporting damage or defects to the building or fixtures and fittings. Keyholder responsibilities may be included. The Contract is expected to commence by 1 May 2025 and will be for a period of 3 years with 2 Authority held options to extend for a further 12 months each. It is estimated that the value will be approximately GBP 2500 per annum. All materials and equipment is provided.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month Authority held option for extension subject to satisfactory supplier performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830549
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554745
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Ahead of completion of contract, the opportunity will be rerun.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

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