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title: "CT1454 - Supply and Maintenance of Vehicle Washers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055d51"
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# CT1454 - Supply and Maintenance of Vehicle Washers

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055d51

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the procurement process for contract CT1454, concerning the Supply and Maintenance of Vehicle Washers. Categorised under "High-pressure cleaning apparatus," this procurement falls under the goods industry category and was conducted through an open procedure. The contract is located within the UKM75 region and was awarded on 7th October 2025. This multi-year contract includes a basic term of three years, with optional extensions making it potentially a six-year engagement. The procurement process reached its award stage with Rhinowash Ltd being the successful bidder, securing the contract valued at £156,463.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for SMEs in the high-pressure cleaning equipment sector. Companies like Rhinowash Ltd, known for their specialisation and compliance with specific technical and safety standards, are well-positioned to benefit from such public contracts. The Council's emphasis on community benefits, including employability, skills development, and local business collaboration, can further aid companies in enhancing their social value propositions. Businesses capable of meeting the Council's requirements for quality and price while contributing to community benefits would find this tender an excellent opportunity for growth and local engagement.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council have a requirement for the purchase of power washers, along with associated maintenance, service coverage and spare parts. This Contract is to put in place a multi-year contract. Please refer to the Tender documents for more information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Procurement to put in place a 3 year contract with an optional 2 year extension, followed by the option of an additional year extension. (3+2+1).

Renewal: 3 year contract with an optional 2 year extension, followed by the option of an additional year extension. (3+2+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065051-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2028 if 3 year term used. 2031 if all optional extensions used. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £156,463 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RHINOWASH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 42716110 - Washing equipment
- 42924740 - High-pressure cleaning apparatus
- 50112300 - Car-washing and similar services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065051-2025
- 11 Jul 2025 at 08:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039130-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.rhinowash.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800909
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290

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