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Tender

29 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council is seeking a contractor to provide kitchen grease filter cleaning services across various council properties from 2026 to 2029. This opportunity is open under an open procedure, which is a part of the tender stage in the procurement process. Located in Kirkwall, the Orkney Islands, the council is focusing on services within the general public services industry category. The tender has a value of GBP 170,000 and invites electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The submission period concludes on 12 August 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the award period commencing the same day at 2:00 PM.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential for companies specialising in cleaning services, specifically those skilled in grease filter maintenance and verification reporting. Businesses with the capability to manage operations across dispersed locations, such as the mainland and outer isles of Orkney, are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate effective electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment capabilities will find this opportunity advantageous. The contract includes a renewal option, potentially extending service delivery for an additional 1 to 2 years upon mutual agreement, further amplifying growth possibilities for the successful bidder.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Kitchen Grease Filter Cleaning at various Orkney Islands Council properties 2026-2029

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a Contractor to undertake the inspection and cleaning of Kitchen Grease Filters at various commercial properties across Orkney Islands Council (OIC) estate. The works also comprise undertaking Grease Thickness Tests and provision of Verification of Cleanliness Reports.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a Contractor to undertake Kitchen Grease Filter cleaning at various Commercial properties across Orkney Islands Council (OIC) estate. The works will also comprise undertaking Grease Thickness Tests and provision of Verification of Cleanliness Reports.

Renewal: Contract may be extended 1-2 years upon agreement of both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834884
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558935
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published. Timescale to be confirmed.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
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

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558935
    Kitchen Grease Filter Cleaning at various Orkney Islands Council properties 2026-2029 - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a Contractor to undertake the inspection and cleaning of Kitchen Grease Filters at various commercial properties across Orkney Islands Council (OIC) estate. The works also comprise undertaking Grease Thickness Tests and provision of Verification of Cleanliness Reports.

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