--- title: "Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning in Argyll and Bute" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799000" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799000" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799000.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799000.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-19" --- # Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning in Argyll and Bute Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799000 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799000) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799000.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council has completed a public procurement process for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters within its jurisdiction. The awarded contract, titled "Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning in Argyll and Bute," falls under the general public services industry category and covers various locations including Helensburgh and Lomond, Bute, Cowal, and several other areas. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure as part of the tender initiation type, and the process progressed to the award stage in August 2025. The supplier selected for the contract is Perfect Clean Edinburgh Ltd, which took effect on 14th August 2025. The entirety of the project was scheduled to align annually with bi-annual cleaning in April and October, with flexibility for additional cleans when necessary. This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in cleaning and facility maintenance services. With a contract duration that includes potential renewal, this opportunity could provide a steady stream of revenue and the chance for companies to establish a well-regarded presence in the public services sector within Scotland. Businesses that are geographically positioned in or around the Argyll and Bute area and have the infrastructure to support frequent travel across the region may be particularly well-suited for such contracts. Additionally, the open procedure method and the allowance for electronic bid submissions made it feasible for companies with flexible operational strategies to participate efficiently. ## Notice The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier(s) to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters in Argyll and Bute and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage. Between August 2025 and 30 September 2025, the Supplier will complete a thorough clean of all bus shelters. The next year and until the end of the Contract period, the Supplier will complete a bi-annual thorough clean of all bus shelters approximately 6 months apart, the usual cleaning times are April and October. There may also be occasions when the Council requests an extra clean after an incident that has occurred. ### Lot Information Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning within Bute The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters within Bute and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage. Renewal: Option to extend for one further year Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning within Helensburgh and Lomond The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters within Helensburgh and Lomond and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage. Renewal: Option to extend for one further year Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning within Cowal The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters within Cowal and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage. Renewal: Option to extend for one further year Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning within Mid Argyll The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters within Mid-Argyll and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage. Renewal: Option to extend for one further year Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning within Kintyre The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters within Kintyre and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage. Renewal: Option to extend for one further year Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning within Islay The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters within Islay and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage. Renewal: Option to extend for one further year. Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning within Oban & Lorn The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters within Oban & Lorn and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage. Renewal: Option to extend for one further year Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning within Mull The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters within Mull and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage. Renewal: Option to extend for one further year Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning within Tiree The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelter(s) within Tiree and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage. Renewal: Option to extend for one further year ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537234 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 19 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Three years unless extended by a year, in that case, four years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £61,101 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PERFECT CLEAN EDINBURGH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services ## Release History - 19 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537234 - 16 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530463 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530463&idx=2 16th May 2025 - Appendix 1 - Argyll and Bute Shelter Cleaning 2025 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530463&idx=3 16th May 2025 - ABC GENERAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530463&idx=1 16th May 2025 - Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning_ITQ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530463 Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning in Argyll and Bute - The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier(s) to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters in Argyll and Bute and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage. Between July 2025 and 30 September 2025, the Supplier will complete a thorough clean of all bus shelters. The next year and until the end of the Contract period, the Supplier will complete a bi-annual thorough clean of all bus shelters approximately 6 months apart, the usual cleaning times are April and October. There may also be occasions when the Council requests an extra clean after an incident that has occurred. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537234 Provision of Bus Shelter Cleaning in Argyll and Bute - The Council are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier(s) to be responsible for the cleaning and inspection of bus shelters in Argyll and Bute and to establish an information flow with the Council relating to damage. Between August 2025 and 30 September 2025, the Supplier will complete a thorough clean of all bus shelters. The next year and until the end of the Contract period, the Supplier will complete a bi-annual thorough clean of all bus shelters approximately 6 months apart, the usual cleaning times are April and October. There may also be occasions when the Council requests an extra clean after an incident that has occurred. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799000 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000799000. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799000.json.