Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Fife Council
Fife House, North Street
Glenrothes
KY7 5LT
UK
Contact person: Jack Dryburgh
E-mail: jack.dryburgh@fife.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM72
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.fife.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning, Fire Certification and Maintenance
Reference number: CFM0389
II.1.2) Main CPV code
90900000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short 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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
67 448.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90900000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations across Fife.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of 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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Servicing, Fire Certification & Maintenance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations across Fife.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of 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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-050793
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hydro Wash Ltd t/a Hydrochute & Hydrotech
Unit 8 , Cutler Heights Business Park
Bradford
BD4 9AW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 32 600.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Servicing, Fire Certification & Maintenance
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hydro Wash Ltd t/a Hydrochute & Hydrotech
Unit 8 , Cutler Heights Business Park
Bradford
BD4 9AW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 34 848.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:818707)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court
Whytescauseway
Kirkcaldy
KY1 1XQ
UK
E-mail: jack.dryburgh@fife.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/12/2025