Tender

Kitchen Extraction Vent and Duct Work Cleaning

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is conducting an open procurement process with a focus on the provision of kitchen extraction vent and duct cleaning services. This contract, valued at £150,000, seeks services to be performed across various schools and residential units within North Ayrshire. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline of 1st July 2026. Upon closure of the tender period, the award decision will commence. The procurement falls within the "General public services" industry category under COFOG 01. The procurement method is open, allowing for electronic submissions via the specified platform. The primary location for the services is indicated by regions UKM93 and UKM63.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in cleaning services, particularly those with experience in maintaining kitchen extraction and duct systems. Companies with a proven track record in delivering similar services, with the required financial turnover and relevant trade memberships, such as BESA or equivalent, stand a favourable chance. Additionally, those businesses that hold or can acquire compliance with ISO 9001, 45001, and 14001 standards will align well with the council's requirements. The contract also includes an option to extend the service for an additional 12 months, offering further potential for continuous engagement with the North Ayrshire Council.

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Notice Title

Kitchen Extraction Vent and Duct Work Cleaning

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invites tenders for the provision of kitchen extraction vent and duct cleaning service to be carried out throughout various schools and residential units in North Ayrshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invites tenders for the provision of kitchen extraction vent and duct cleaning service to be carried out throughout various schools and residential units in North Ayrshire. The contract will be in place for 2 years then an option to extend for up to 12 months. Tenderers must agree to accept NAC's Conditions of Contract for the Purchase of Services as the contract will be let on these terms.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832691
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557666
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2028 or May 2029 dependant on if extension options are taken.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

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