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title: "Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning, Fire Certification and Maintenance"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-17"
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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-r6ebe6-0000793984

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## Summary

Fife Council is inviting tenders for the "Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning, Fire Certification and Maintenance" contract, targeting the services industry at several locations across Fife. The procurement process, characterised under the open procedure, is at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 8th September 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £115,000 GBP. Prospective bidders can submit their tenders electronically via the specified platform, and the award period is expected to begin on the same date as the deadline. Fife Council, a regional local authority, is the main buyer, with Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court acting as the review body.

This procurement offers a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, fire safety management, and maintenance. Companies with technician expertise in performing controlled smoke tests, seal testing, and understanding BS standards for fire safety are well-positioned to compete. The tender's open procedure allows for robust competition, while the 24-month renewal option provides a chance for long-term engagement. Firms with industry certifications such as CSCS Card and COSHH training, especially those able to fulfil community benefit promises, will find this tender particularly suited to enhancing their service portfolios and expanding their public sector procurement credentials.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545851 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545851
- 22 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537517

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537517&idx=10
  22nd August 2025 - TENDER INFO DOC - CFM0389
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537517&idx=11
  22nd August 2025 - T&C for the purchase of Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537517&idx=6
  22nd August 2025 - LOT 1 Cleaning and Unblocking TN part 2 (Tender Submission)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537517&idx=7
  22nd August 2025 - LOT 2 Servicing, maintenance and Fire Certification TN part 2 (Tender Submission)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537517&idx=8
  22nd August 2025 - Schedule 1 - Cleaning Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537517&idx=9
  22nd August 2025 - Schedule 2 - Maintenance & Fire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537517&idx=1
  22nd August 2025 - Appendix 1 - Fair Work First
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537517&idx=2
  22nd August 2025 - Appendix 2 - Modern Slavery
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537517&idx=3
  22nd August 2025 - Appendix 3 - Locations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537517&idx=4
  22nd August 2025 - CFM0389 Bin Chute SPD guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537517&idx=5
  22nd August 2025 - CFM0389 TN part 1 (Statement of Requirements)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537517
  Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning, Fire Certification and Maintenance - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545851
  Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning, Fire Certification and Maintenance - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793984
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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