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Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning, Fire Certification and Maintenance

Fife Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Fife Council

Buyer Address: Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, UKM72, KY7 5LT

Contact Name: Yahia Reggab

Contact Email: yahia.reggab@fife.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 3451550000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
115000.0 GBP
Published
22 Aug 2025, 00:00
Deadline
08 Sep 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
90900000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

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.

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External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537517

Link Title: Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning, Fire Certification and Maintenance

Link Description: 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.

Lots

Lot Title: Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 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.

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial

Lot Title: Servicing, Fire Certification & Maintenance

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: Yes

Lot 2 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.

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial

Documents

Document Title: Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning, Fire Certification and Maintenance

Document Description: 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.

Document Title: Appendix 1 - Fair Work First

Document Title: Appendix 2 - Modern Slavery

Document Title: Appendix 3 - Locations

Document Title: CFM0389 Bin Chute SPD guidance

Document Title: CFM0389 TN part 1 (Statement of Requirements)

Document Title: LOT 1 Cleaning and Unblocking TN part 2 (Tender Submission)

Document Title: LOT 2 Servicing, maintenance and Fire Certification TN part 2 (Tender Submission)

Document Title: Schedule 1 - Cleaning Schedule

Document Title: Schedule 2 - Maintenance & Fire

Document Title: TENDER INFO DOC - CFM0389

Document Title: T&C for the purchase of Services

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