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15 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Tayside Contracts has initiated a procurement process through an open procedure for a Framework Agreement aimed at providing pest control services. The key participants include Tayside Contracts, Angus Council, Dundee City Council, and Perth & Kinross Council. The service will support planned, reactive, and emergency pest control services across the Tayside region in Scotland. The tender, titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Pest Control Services," is in the tender stage, with submissions to be made electronically by 14th August 2026. The contract is designed to ensure service delivery consistency and value for money across the participating organisations. This open procurement process will be evaluated using the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria, focusing 60% on quality and 40% on price.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in pest control services, particularly those with qualifications from recognised trade associations like the British Pest Control Association. Companies with the capacity to offer comprehensive and collaborative solutions tailored to public sector needs can benefit from long-term engagement through this framework. Additionally, there is potential for service renewal subject to satisfactory performance, offering extended business growth prospects. With community benefits and electronic invoicing facilitated, businesses that can align their services with community, economic, and environmental goals are strongly encouraged to participate.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Pest Control Services

Notice Description

Tayside Contracts invites suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to tender for appointment to a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Pest Control Services. The Framework will support the delivery of planned, reactive and emergency pest control services across the Participating Organisations, being: 1. Tayside Contracts, 2. Angus Council, 3. Dundee City Council and 4. Perth & Kinross Council. The Framework will ensure continuity of pest control service provision; consistency of service delivery across Participating Organisations; and value for money through collaborative purchasing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework will operate as a single-lot, single-supplier framework and will be available for use by the Participating Organisations to procure planned, reactive, emergency and specialist pest control services throughout the Framework period. This procurement will be conducted in accordance with Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulation 2015 using the Open Procedure. Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT).

Renewal: One (1) optional extension of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837444
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560215
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

77231200 - Forest pest control services

90921000 - Disinfecting and exterminating services

90922000 - Pest-control services

90923000 - Rat-disinfestation services

90924000 - Fumigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAYSIDE CONTRACTS
Additional Buyers

ANGUS COUNCIL

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

PERTH & KINROSS 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
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD3 8SS
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560215
    Framework Agreement for the Provision of Pest Control Services - Tayside Contracts invites suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to tender for appointment to a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Pest Control Services. The Framework will support the delivery of planned, reactive and emergency pest control services across the Participating Organisations, being: 1. Tayside Contracts, 2. Angus Council, 3. Dundee City Council and 4. Perth & Kinross Council. The Framework will ensure continuity of pest control service provision; consistency of service delivery across Participating Organisations; and value for money through collaborative purchasing.

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