--- title: "Bin Cleaning Sheltered & Very Sheltered Housing" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000740243" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740243" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000740243.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000740243.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-07-31" --- # Bin Cleaning Sheltered & Very Sheltered Housing Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000740243 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740243) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000740243.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process is led by Aberdeenshire Council, a regional or local authority in the Housing and community amenities sector, based in Aberdeen, UK. The Council is planning a tender for the provision of Bin Cleaning Sheltered & Very Sheltered Housing services. The tender involves multiple lots covering different areas within Aberdeenshire, with each lot specifying cleaning requirements and procurement details. The planned future notice date for this opportunity is 29th September 2023. This tender opportunity presents businesses in the waste management and cleaning services industry with the chance to provide communal bin cleaning services to Sheltered Housings schemes in Aberdeenshire. Companies equipped with purpose-made or customised cleaning vehicles and adherence to environmental regulations will be well-suited to compete. Given the periodic nature of the cleaning services and the emphasis on cleanliness standards, businesses offering efficient, reliable, and environmentally conscious solutions will have a competitive edge in bidding for the various lots outlined in the tender. ## Notice This is a prior information notice seeking information and advice in relation to an upcoming quick quote exercise for the provision of Sheltered Housing - Communal Waste Bin Cleaning. It is planned that The Council will advertise for this required service in lots to allow interested parties to bid on specific areas that they might be able to cover without over committing. ### Lot Information Area 1 The Council is seeking a regular, reliable, and efficient communal bin cleaning service that provides value for money for the Sheltered Housings schemes throughout Aberdeenshire listed below. The Council is keen to ensure that there is a high standard of cleanliness throughout its premises. The General waste & food waste bins are to be cleaned once every three (3) months, on the same day that they are emptied, or as close as possible to the day as agreed with Council's Contract Manager. All bins on site are to be cleaned on the same day and one all-inclusive price shall be provided per site. In addition, there will be occasional requests for other waste bins to be cleaned with agreed costs in advance of cleaning It is an offence to cause pollution of controlled waters either deliberately or accidentally. All wheeled bin cleansing operators should be licensed by the Unitary Local Authority (ULA). The ULA will ensure that operators are aware of the Scottish Water Guidelines, see additional uploaded document. The locations and details of general waste bins to be cleaned are split into 6 lots detailed below: Area One: Banff & Buchan Bidders should describe their proposed process and explain how wastewater from the cleaning process will be managed and correctly disposed of. Area 2 The Council is seeking a regular, reliable, and efficient communal bin cleaning service that provides value for money for the Sheltered Housings schemes throughout Aberdeenshire listed below. The Council is keen to ensure that there is a high standard of cleanliness throughout its premises. The General waste & food waste bins are to be cleaned once every three (3) months, on the same day that they are emptied, or as close as possible to the day as agreed with Council's Contract Manager. All bins on site are to be cleaned on the same day and one all-inclusive price shall be provided per site. In addition, there will be occasional requests for other waste bins to be cleaned with agreed costs in advance of cleaning It is an offence to cause pollution of controlled waters either deliberately or accidentally. All wheeled bin cleansing operators should be licensed by the Unitary Local Authority (ULA). The ULA will ensure that operators are aware of the Scottish Water Guidelines, see additional uploaded document. The locations and details of general waste bins to be cleaned are split into 6 lots detailed below: Area Two: Buchan Bidders should describe their proposed process and explain how wastewater from the cleaning process will be managed and correctly disposed of. Area 3 The Council is seeking a regular, reliable, and efficient communal bin cleaning service that provides value for money for the Sheltered Housings schemes throughout Aberdeenshire listed below. The Council is keen to ensure that there is a high standard of cleanliness throughout its premises. The General waste & food waste bins are to be cleaned once every three (3) months, on the same day that they are emptied, or as close as possible to the day as agreed with Council's Contract Manager. All bins on site are to be cleaned on the same day and one all-inclusive price shall be provided per site. In addition, there will be occasional requests for other waste bins to be cleaned with agreed costs in advance of cleaning It is an offence to cause pollution of controlled waters either deliberately or accidentally. All wheeled bin cleansing operators should be licensed by the Unitary Local Authority (ULA). The ULA will ensure that operators are aware of the Scottish Water Guidelines, see additional uploaded document. The locations and details of general waste bins to be cleaned are split into 6 lots detailed below: Area Three: Formartine Bidders should describe their proposed process and explain how wastewater from the cleaning process will be managed and correctly disposed of. Area 4 The Council is seeking a regular, reliable, and efficient communal bin cleaning service that provides value for money for the Sheltered Housings schemes throughout Aberdeenshire listed below. The Council is keen to ensure that there is a high standard of cleanliness throughout its premises. The General waste & food waste bins are to be cleaned once every three (3) months, on the same day that they are emptied, or as close as possible to the day as agreed with Council's Contract Manager. All bins on site are to be cleaned on the same day and one all-inclusive price shall be provided per site. In addition, there will be occasional requests for other waste bins to be cleaned with agreed costs in advance of cleaning It is an offence to cause pollution of controlled waters either deliberately or accidentally. All wheeled bin cleansing operators should be licensed by the Unitary Local Authority (ULA). The ULA will ensure that operators are aware of the Scottish Water Guidelines, see additional uploaded document. The locations and details of general waste bins to be cleaned are split into 6 lots detailed below: Area One: Banff & Buchan Area Four: Garioch Bidders should describe their proposed process and explain how wastewater from the cleaning process will be managed and correctly disposed of. Area 5 The Council is seeking a regular, reliable, and efficient communal bin cleaning service that provides value for money for the Sheltered Housings schemes throughout Aberdeenshire listed below. The Council is keen to ensure that there is a high standard of cleanliness throughout its premises. The General waste & food waste bins are to be cleaned once every three (3) months, on the same day that they are emptied, or as close as possible to the day as agreed with Council's Contract Manager. All bins on site are to be cleaned on the same day and one all-inclusive price shall be provided per site. In addition, there will be occasional requests for other waste bins to be cleaned with agreed costs in advance of cleaning It is an offence to cause pollution of controlled waters either deliberately or accidentally. All wheeled bin cleansing operators should be licensed by the Unitary Local Authority (ULA). The ULA will ensure that operators are aware of the Scottish Water Guidelines, see additional uploaded document. The locations and details of general waste bins to be cleaned are split into 6 lots detailed below: Area Five: Kincardine & Mearns Bidders should describe their proposed process and explain how wastewater from the cleaning process will be managed and correctly disposed of. Area 6 The Council is seeking a regular, reliable, and efficient communal bin cleaning service that provides value for money for the Sheltered Housings schemes throughout Aberdeenshire listed below. The Council is keen to ensure that there is a high standard of cleanliness throughout its premises. The General waste & food waste bins are to be cleaned once every three (3) months, on the same day that they are emptied, or as close as possible to the day as agreed with Council's Contract Manager. All bins on site are to be cleaned on the same day and one all-inclusive price shall be provided per site. In addition, there will be occasional requests for other waste bins to be cleaned with agreed costs in advance of cleaning It is an offence to cause pollution of controlled waters either deliberately or accidentally. All wheeled bin cleansing operators should be licensed by the Unitary Local Authority (ULA). The ULA will ensure that operators are aware of the Scottish Water Guidelines, see additional uploaded document. The locations and details of general waste bins to be cleaned are split into 6 lots detailed below: Area Six: Marr Bidders should describe their proposed process and explain how wastewater from the cleaning process will be managed and correctly disposed of. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484875 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Sep 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ## Release History - 31 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484875 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL484875&idx=1 31st July 2023 - Draft ITT Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484875 Bin Cleaning Sheltered & Very Sheltered Housing - This is a prior information notice seeking information and advice in relation to an upcoming quick quote exercise for the provision of Sheltered Housing - Communal Waste Bin Cleaning. It is planned that The Council will advertise for this required service in lots to allow interested parties to bid on specific areas that they might be able to cover without over committing. ## Notice URLs - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740243 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=740243 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000740243. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000740243.json.