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title: "Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning, Fire Certification and Maintenance"
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# Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning, Fire Certification and Maintenance

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f6ec

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## Summary

Fife Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of cleaning, sanitation, and fire certification services, titled "Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning, Fire Certification and Maintenance". The procurement falls under the services category and targets various locations throughout Fife, classified under CPV code 90900000. The process involved an open procedure, seeking suppliers capable of delivering cleaning and maintenance services, including technical and commercial criteria. The award was finalised on 16th December 2025, with Hydro Wash Ltd trading as Hydrochute & Hydrotech winning the contract for both lot 1 and lot 2. The contract signature ensures fire safety maintenance to standard BS9999 and addresses the cleaning and unblocking of bin chutes with contract values of £32,600 and £34,848, respectively.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning and sanitation services, particularly those able to meet fire safety standards. Businesses with expertise in maintaining storage areas and conducting fire certification and maintenance activities across diverse locations would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. As Fife Council may require additional purchases per regulatory guidelines, companies with agile operational capabilities and compliance know-how stand to benefit. With community benefits included in the requirement, firms focusing on local development and possessing necessary certifications like COSHH training and Asbestos Awareness will find ample opportunity to contribute to regional public services and expand their market footprint within the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

Fife Council requires to appoint a Contractor capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the cleaning and sanitising of bin chutes, bins and associated storage areas at various locations throughout Fife. This will include the clearing of blockages within the bin chutes.On a 6 monthly basis the Service Provider will be responsible for maintaining to the standard BS9999 and testing the fire safety (Damper/Plates) of each bin chute, they require to be fully qualified and have a complete understanding of all the safety features included in the installation. Technicians should be able to carry out controlled smoke tests, fire closure plate tests and servicing. This will involve: Perform Smoke Seal Testing, Seal Replacement, Damper/Plate Repair or replacement, Hopper Repairs, Hopper Replacement, servicing parts required for functioning. Fife Council require Inspection Reports detailing any deficiencies and recommendations for corrective actions and to provide a compliant Fire Certification on completion. Replacement Components where required will be fitted with a rating as guided to comply with BS476 part 20/22 transitioning to BS EN1634-1. associated storage areas at various locations throughout Fife.

### Lot Information

Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning

Fife Council requires to appoint a Contractor capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the cleaning and sanitising of bin chutes, bins and associated storage areas at various locations throughout Fife. This will also include the unblocking of bin chutes when required.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 24-Months

Servicing, Fire Certification & Maintenance

On a 6 monthly basis the Service Provider will be responsible for maintaining to the standard BS9999 and testing the fire safety (Damper/Plates) of each bin chute, they require to be fully qualified and have a complete understanding of all the safety features included in the installation. Technicians should be able to carry out controlled smoke tests, fire closure plate tests and servicing. This will involve: Perform Smoke Seal Testing, Seal Replacement, Damper/Plate Repair or replacement, Hopper Repairs, Hopper Replacement, servicing parts required for functioning. Fife Council require Inspection Reports detailing any deficiencies and recommendations for corrective actions and to provide a compliant Fire Certification on completion. Replacement Components where required will be fitted with a rating as guided to comply with BS476 part 20/22 transitioning to BS EN1634-1.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 24-Months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083762-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,448 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HYDRO WASH LTD T/A HYDROCHUTE & HYDROTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083762-2025
- 22 Aug 2025 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050793-2025
- 20 Mar 2025 at 16:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010506-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793984
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807897
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/010506-2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187

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