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Tender

11 Aug 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

River Clyde Homes is actively seeking a competent company to provide void clearance and cleaning services for its properties in Greenock, located in the UKM83 region. This tender, titled "RCH692 - Void Clearance & Cleaning Services," falls under the "Housing and community amenities" industry category. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, and interested parties must submit their bids electronically by 21st August 2026 at noon. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring a transparent bidding environment, and the tender period aligns with the award period starting on the same day the bids close.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those with experience in property clearance and cleaning services. Companies that can demonstrate proficiency in handling tasks such as deep cleans, trauma cleaning, and sharps removal are especially well-suited to compete. The contract offers a dynamic prospect, with an initial duration of 12 months and the possibility of renewal for up to three additional 12-month periods. Furthermore, bidders have the chance to contribute to community benefits in Inverclyde, making this procurement a potentially rewarding engagement both financially and socially for the successful company.

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Notice Title

RCH692 - Void Clearance & Cleaning Services

Notice Description

River Clyde Homes are seeking to employ a suitably experienced and competent company to undertake Void Property House clearances and ad-hoc cleaning works for properties under our control.

Lot Information

Lot 1

River Clyde Homes are seeking to employ a suitably experienced and competent company to undertake Void Property House clearances and ad-hoc cleaning works for properties under our control. The scope of the works will include, but is not limited to: Void Property House Clearances Standard Cleans Deep Cleans Trauma Cleaning Sharps Removal Common Area & Garden Cleans A detailed specification in relation to what is required for each work item is provided within the tender document attached. Most of the works will take place in very significantly cluttered Void properties. 'Before & After' photographs are required to be taken and provided to RCH on the completion of the works.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial twelve month duration. River Clyde Homes may wish, at its sole discretion, to extend any resultant agreement for up to a further 3, 12 month periods subject to the mutual consent of the successful tenderer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838903
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562036
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

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2030

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RIVER CLYDE HOMES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 4JT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

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