The Provision of Specialist Cleaning, Clearance and Disposal Services
- Buyer
- South Lanarkshire Council
- Value
- £15,000,000
- Closes
- 9 November 2026
- Where
- Hamilton, Scotland
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
South Lanarkshire Council is looking for a specialist cleaning and clearance contractor to handle difficult cleaning jobs across the area, including trauma scenes, hoarding situations, and abandoned properties. The contractor needs to provide labour, vehicles, equipment and waste disposal to bring properties back to a safe, clean standard.
What the buyer wants
• Provide full property clearance, cleaning and disinfection services including removal and disposal of furniture, household contents and general waste • Carry out specialist cleaning and decontamination work involving biohazards, body fluids and hazardous materials • Deliver garden clearance services including removal of green waste, fly-tipped materials and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) • Supply all labour, vehicles, equipment, consumables and arrange lawful waste disposal in line with health and safety and environmental regulations
Likely requirements
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This contract is very difficult for small businesses: the estimated value is £15 million, the scope includes hazardous waste and biohazard handling (which requires specialist training and licenses that cost thousands), and councils typically require large insurance policies, multiple vehicles and proven track record on similar work. A one or two person cleaning business will not be able to bid.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
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