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title: "Contract for the Provision of Specialist Vehicle Cleaning and Decontamination"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e5dd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES"
published: "2025-09-05"
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# Contract for the Provision of Specialist Vehicle Cleaning and Decontamination

Buyer: POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e5dd

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## Summary

The Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales recently completed the procurement process for a contract concerning specialist vehicle cleaning and decontamination services, tailored specifically for operational police vehicles. The award was announced on 5th September 2025 following the tender initiated on 21st February 2025. The procurement falls under the services category and is classified as cleaning services, targeting the geographical areas within UKL17, UKL14, UKL18, and UKL. The open procedure method ensured a competitive and transparent process, resulting in MATRIX BIOHAZARD SERVICES LIMITED being awarded the contract, which supports operations around the clock to maintain fleet readiness. The contract, valued at £1,239,212.50, was signed on 15th August 2025.

This procurement opportunity presents considerable business growth prospects, notably for enterprises specializing in professional cleaning and decontamination services. Businesses with expertise in handling biohazardous materials, disruptive cleaning schedules, and comprehensive sanitation certifications would excel in similar tenders. Given its open procurement method, the tender was accessible and attracted six bids, demonstrating a healthy competitive interest, with SME involvement observed. Companies interested in such government contracts should consider forming consortia to leverage pooled resources and expertise, enhancing their ability to meet complex tender requirements and fulfil demanding service obligations. Such opportunities are viable pathways for businesses aiming to expand their market reach and establish themselves as key players in public safety and sanitation services.

## Notice

The Commissioner is seeking a Contractor to provide reactive specialised Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilisation services of operational police vehicles. These Services will cover the Force geographical area. The requirement will include out of hours delivery to provide a 24/7 coverage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Commissioner requires clean, disinfected and sterilised vehicles as set out in part 4 of this Specification to ensure operational vehicles are available as and when required. 3.2 The Commissioner operates a fleet of 980 vehicles including saloon and estate cars, large vans and detainee transport vehicles. Vehicles may from time to time become contaminated by matters such as bodily fluids, lice, fleas and unwanted odours. Approximately one third of this fleet are operational vehicles and fall within the scope of this Contract; the volume of vehicles in the scope of the Contract is likely to change in certain circumstances such as a pandemic. 3.3 The Service(s) for the removal of any such contaminant in compliance with all relevant statutory regulations and will include but not limited to the following: - All body fluids, including blood, vomit, urine. - Faeces. - Infestations caused by fleas, lice, scabies - Food - Graffiti - Hazardous waste, such as incapacitant spray etc. The Contractor acknowledges the provision of this Service includes the associated risks such as, but not limited to HIV, Hepatitis A, B, C, influenza, and Covid 19.

Renewal: With the option to extend annually until 31st May 2030

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054377-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,239,212 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | BRIDGEND |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF31 3SU |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Bridgend |
| Electoral ward | Brackla East and Coychurch Lower |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgend |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales, TLL14 South West Wales, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MATRIX BIOHAZARD SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90910000 - Cleaning services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054377-2025
- 21 Feb 2025 at 09:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006531-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.south-wales.police.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/65077564019527AFEA45
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/78402911019275F955FF
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0583

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