Planning

Bus Shelter Cleaning Framework

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Apr 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council is in the planning stage of tendering a new multi-supplier framework titled "Bus Shelter Cleaning Framework," classified under the services industry category. This procurement process is intended to cover the cleaning of 561 bus shelters across nine ward areas in West Lothian, UK, aiming to enhance public transport infrastructure. The framework is advantageous for maintaining and prolonging the lifespan of the shelters through planned annual or bi-annual cleaning. Essential dates include a tender briefing session set for 25 May 2026 and a future notice date slated for 22 June 2026.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses in the cleaning and maintenance sector, particularly those experienced in public infrastructure services. It is designed to facilitate competition among multiple suppliers, thus enabling small to medium-sized enterprises that specialise in cleaning services to participate and potentially secure a contract. Companies with expertise in public services, such as general cleaning and maintenance within local authorities, are well-suited to compete in this tendering process. The introduction of planned cyclical cleaning efforts will likely result in long-term contracts, incentivising businesses to engage in sustainable growth by increasing their portfolio with public sector work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Shelter Cleaning Framework

Notice Description

WLC are proposing to tender a new multi supplier framework for the provision of bus shelter cleaning across 9 ward areas within the area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

WLC are proposing to tender a new multi supplier framework for the provision of bus shelter cleaning across 9 ward areas within the area. This will cover a total of 561 shelters for which the council has responsibility for keeping clean. It is intended that the shelters will be cleaned on either an annual or bi-annual basis. Previously this work has been undertaken on an ad-hoc basis and the intention of introducing planned cyclical cleaning is to improve the condition and lifespan of such infrastructure to enhance the uptake of public transport services. PTS will be holding a tender briefing session for any suppliers interested in applying for the DPS. The session will take place in on 25 May 2026 1.30pm to 3pm. If you are interested in attending this event please send your contact details to publictransport@westlothian.gov.uk quoting Bus Shelter Cleaning in the subject Field to be included in the distribution list, and advise if you would prefer this to be in person or on Teams

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830824
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554969
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings

90910000 - Cleaning services

90917000 - Cleaning services of transport equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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