--- title: "Hospital Kitchen Deep Cleaning" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b3d1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b3d1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b3d1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b3d1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD" published: "2026-06-12" --- # Hospital Kitchen Deep Cleaning Buyer: LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b3d1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b3d1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b3d1.json) ## Summary The Lothian Health Board is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Hospital Kitchen Deep Cleaning," focused on cleaning services within the healthcare industry. This open procedure is currently in the tender stage with NHS Lothian seeking a contractor to perform routine deep cleaning at various hospital kitchen sites across Edinburgh and the Lothians. The contract includes comprehensive services such as canopy, filter, and extraction cleaning, decarbonising, full disinfection, and the removal of waste, using environmentally friendly chemicals. The contract, identified as LR3-191-2026, is active, with tender submissions closing on 17th July 2026. The contract period is set for 720 days and may be extended up to a total of five years at the discretion of NHS Lothian. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses familiar with large-scale cleaning operations, especially those experienced in hospital or similar environments. Suitable candidates are expected to have current certification from the BESA Vent Hygiene Register or adhere to the BESA TR19 Grease specification. Highlighted are economic opportunities for firms that can demonstrate financial resilience, possessing yearly turnovers of at least £100,000 over the past three years, alongside sufficient liability coverages. The incorporation of mandatory community benefits, requiring contractors to contribute to local social and economic development, further presents an appealing prospect for socially responsible businesses. This procurement framework is particularly attractive to companies capable of electronic bid submissions and those with a keen understanding of working within UK healthcare facilities. ## Notice NHS Lothian (NHSL) intends to appoint a suitable Contractor to undertake routine deep cleaning services, including grease extract cleaning services at various NHSL kitchen sites. The following NHSL sites are required to be cleaned 2-3 times per year. Please refer to Appendix 2 to view the cleaning schedule. Western General Hospital - Main Kitchen Royal Edinburgh Hospital - Kitchen & Oil Store Royal Hospital for Children & Young People - Basement Kitchen Royal Hospital for Children & Young People - Upper Kitchen East Lothian Community Hospital St John's Hospital - Howden Cafe St John's Hospital - Main Kitchen The Services will include: Canopy, filter, and extraction cleaning Decarbonising to remove burnt-on residues from equipment such as fryers, ranges, and other heating surfaces Full disinfection of all relevant surfaces, fittings, and equipment Dismantling and disconnecting equipment, where necessary, to access hard to reach areas Reassembly and reconnection of all equipment on completion Accessing and cleaning high level areas Use of food-safe, non-corrosive, environmentally friendly deep cleaning chemicals Use of appropriate specialist equipment and materials to achieve professional deep clean results Bagging and removal of all waste generated during the cleaning works to appropriate disposal facilities Provision of a final clean report and certificate of cleanliness following each completed clean ### Lot Information Lot 1 See II.1.4) Short description of this contract notice Renewal: There are 3 x 12-months options to extend this contract. All extensions will be taken at NHS Lothian's discretion. The maximum contract term will therefore be 5 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055593-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | This is dependent on whether or not the awarded contract will be extended after the initial 2 year duration. Future notices will be published in one of the following years: 2028, 2029, 2030 or 2031. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH3 9DN | | 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 | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90910000 - Cleaning services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2026 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055593-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nhslothian.scot/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00326 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834277 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-government-community-benefits-public-procurement-guidance-note/ - https://www.nss.nhs.scot/procurement-and-logistics/sustainability-information-for-suppliers/access-our-community-benefit-gateway/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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