--- title: "Pressure washer units (East Lothian Council)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801772" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801772" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801772.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801772.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-06" --- # Pressure washer units (East Lothian Council) Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801772 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801772) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801772.json) ## Summary The East Lothian Council recently completed the procurement process for pressure washer units, a project which involved acquiring four modular units for vehicle and plant washing at two site locations, Macmerry and Kinwegar. The procurement falls under the category of general public services and addresses the need for environmentally friendly cleaning solutions, aligning with Scotland's Circular Economy Act 2024. This open procurement process resulted in the contract being awarded to Rhinowash Ltd, valued at £284,400. Key stages of the procurement included a tender period that concluded on 17th July 2025, with the contract being signed on 30th July 2025. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, inviting competition and ensuring transparency. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly in the environmental and industrial cleaning sectors. Companies equipped to deliver sustainable and innovative cleaning technologies will find this contract model highly appealing, particularly due to the emphasis on reducing carbon footprint and extending product lifecycle through design. Businesses focusing on circular economy practices and those capable of providing hefty guarantees on their products are well-suited to participate in similar future contracts with the East Lothian Council and other regional authorities. The move towards green procurement signals an increasing demand for solutions that contribute positively to both organisational operations and the environment, paving the way for business growth in eco-friendly markets. ## Notice ELC requires the provision of 4 pressure washer modular units with suitable hose sand lance combination for the purpose of vehicle/plant washing at 2 site locations. These site locations, Macmerry and Kinwegar require 2 wash units per site. The equipment is required to have an evergreen lifecycle, provided with a lifetime guarantee and designed to reduce the carbon footprint of the organisation through its operating model. The solution offered should align with the Circular Economy Act 2024 (Scotland). ### Lot Information Lot 1 ELC requires the provision of 4 pressure washer modular units with suitable hose sand lance combination for the purpose of vehicle/plant washing at 2 site locations. These site locations, Macmerry and Kinwegar require 2 wash units per site. The equipment is required to have an evergreen lifecycle, provided with a lifetime guarantee and designed to reduce the carbon footprint of the organisation through its operating model. The solution offered should align with the Circular Economy Act 2024 (Scotland). Renewal: 5 + 5 (15 years total) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536447 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £248,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £284,400 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH41 3HA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | East Lothian | | Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir | | Westminster constituency | Lothian East | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RHINOWASH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44532200 - Washers ## Release History - 6 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536447 - 16 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532613 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532613&idx=6 17th June 2025 - Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532613&idx=1 16th June 2025 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532613&idx=2 16th June 2025 - Schedule 2- Tender submission - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532613&idx=3 16th June 2025 - Schedule 3- Community Benefits Submission - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532613&idx=4 16th June 2025 - Schedule 4- Climate Change plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532613&idx=5 16th June 2025 - Schedule 5- Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532613 Pressure washer units (East Lothian Council) - ELC requires the provision of 4 pressure washer modular units with suitable hose sand lance combination for the purpose of vehicle/plant washing at 2 site locations. These site locations, Macmerry and Kinwegar require 2 wash units per site. The equipment is required to have an evergreen lifecycle, provided with a lifetime guarantee and designed to reduce the carbon footprint of the organisation through its operating model. The solution offered should align with the Circular Economy Act 2024 (Scotland). - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536447 Pressure washer units (East Lothian Council) - ELC requires the provision of 4 pressure washer modular units with suitable hose sand lance combination for the purpose of vehicle/plant washing at 2 site locations. These site locations, Macmerry and Kinwegar require 2 wash units per site. The equipment is required to have an evergreen lifecycle, provided with a lifetime guarantee and designed to reduce the carbon footprint of the organisation through its operating model. The solution offered should align with the Circular Economy Act 2024 (Scotland). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801772 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## 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-r6ebe6-0000801772. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801772.json.