--- title: "Grease Trap Cleaning" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e1a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e1a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e1a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e1a0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER" published: "2026-08-11" --- # Grease Trap Cleaning Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e1a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e1a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e1a0.json) ## Summary The University of Lancaster is currently in the tender stage of procuring services for "Grease Trap Cleaning" at its Bailrigg campus, located in Lancaster, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of cleaning and sanitation services, with additional classifications including repair and maintenance services, sewer cleaning, and waste treatment. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, allowing all interested and qualified parties to submit their tenders through the University's e-tendering portal, In-Tend. Submission of tenders is required by 8th September 2026, with the award decision to follow by 16th September 2026. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2029, with potential extensions dependent on performance and mutual agreement. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning and sanitation services, particularly those with expertise in grease trap management and maintenance in student residential facilities. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as the tender evaluation will consider both quality (40%) and cost (60%) criteria. Businesses with the capacity to provide comprehensive planned preventative maintenance and responsive support will find this tender especially attractive. Winning this contract could not only offer substantial business growth due to its potential extensions up to 60 months but also the opportunity to establish a long-term business relationship with a reputable academic institution. ## Notice The University, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, LA1 4YW, is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to undertake the routine cleaning, emptying, maintenance, inspection and reporting of grease traps serving student residential kitchen facilities. The service provider shall ensure grease management systems operate efficiently, comply with all applicable legislation and minimise disruption to students and accommodation operations. Lancaster University seeks a Service Provider capable of providing a planned preventative maintenance service together with responsive support where required. *Site Visit The University will host accompanied site visits from the w/c 17/08//2026 onwards, time TBC. The meeting point will be confirmed via the In-Tend clarification function. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract start date will be around 01/10/2026 and complete by 30/09/2029 for a duration of 36 months. If all possible extensions are to be included, the initial contract term will be 36 months, plus 12 months plus 12 months (extension dependent on contractual performance and mutual agreement). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076342-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | 2031-08-11 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery - 90470000 - Sewer cleaning services - 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services - 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services ## Release History - 11 Aug 2026 at 14:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076342-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076342-2026 11th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home This ITT has been made available to potential tenderers through the University's electronic tendering (e-tendering) portal: In-Tend. Tenderers must submit their responses to the ITT through this same portal. All aspects (documents/attachments/responses) of the tender return can and must be submitted via the e-tendering portal. Access to the portal and advice/training is free of charge. In-Tend Support: Phone: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Web: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help The University is committed to utilising this portal for all current and future business/procurement opportunities. Users only need register (for free) with the portal once to obtain long term access to the University's tender information. Any queries/clarifications regarding this ITT must be directed via the e-tendering portal using the clarification or correspondence function, and not sent directly to individual Lancaster University employees by email. ## Notice URLs - http://https//www.lancaster.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e1a0. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e1a0.json.