Construction Contract Leads
London
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 2
Status Active
Published 9th Apr 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-065693 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Cleaning services of transport equipment |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £310,000 |
London
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 2
Status Active
Published 9th Apr 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-065693 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Cleaning services of transport equipment |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £310,000 |
Scope
Reference
994334634
Description
The London Borough of Barnet require a cleaning service to wash the Council鈥檚 fleet vehicles and plant, food waste bins within our town centres and ad-hoc washing of containers in different sizes within the borough.
The cleaning service will be divided into 2 LOTS
LOT 1 Vehicle, Plant and Equipment Washing
LOT 2 Container Washing Services - Regular, scheduled washing of town centre food waste bins and Ad-hoc washing services for all container types and waste streams
Vehicle, Plant and Equipment Washing
The London Borough of Barnet requires a supplier to deliver comprehensive vehicle washing and cleaning services for its mixed fleet of operational vehicles and plant.
The services include routine, periodic and ad hoc washing for light and heavy vehicles including, refuse collection vehicles, sweepers, winter maintenance gritters, buses and tippers, and preparation of vehicles for MOT and chassis inspections to DVSA standards. Volumes and frequencies are indicative and may vary throughout the contract to reflect operational requirements.
Services will be delivered primarily from the Council鈥檚 wash bay facilities at Oakleigh Road Depot. The supplier is responsible for providing all labour, cleaning materials, equipment and PPE, and must comply with all health and safety, environmental, and COSHH regulations.
Container Washing
Barnet provides a range of containers of varying types and sizes for the collection of general waste, food waste, recycling, and garden waste. This service requirement covers the washing and cleaning of waste containers used across the borough.
The bin washing service will include:
鈥cheduled washing of all town centre food waste bins, and
鈥n ad-hoc washing service for containers of various sizes, ranging from 200 litre's to 1,100 litre's, and across all waste streams (general waste, recycling, and food waste).
There is a statutory requirement for all Local Authorities in England to implement separate collections of food waste and recycling across all residential property types. To meet this obligation, the council has installed a number of communal food waste bins across the borough, predominantly serving flatted properties within town centres. These bins require cleaning in accordance with an agreed schedule to maintain hygiene standards and operational efficiency.
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Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- 拢310,000 excluding VAT
- 拢372,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UKI71 - Barnet
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot LOT 1 (was 1). Vehicle, Plant and Equipment Washing
Description
Vehicle, Plant and Equipment Washing
The London Borough of Barnet requires a supplier to deliver comprehensive vehicle washing and cleaning services for its mixed fleet of operational vehicles and plant.
The services include routine, periodic and ad hoc washing for light and heavy vehicles including, refuse collection vehicles, sweepers, winter maintenance gritters, buses and tippers, and preparation of vehicles for MOT and chassis inspections to DVSA standards. Volumes and frequencies are indicative and may vary throughout the contract to reflect operational requirements.
Services will be delivered primarily from the Council鈥檚 wash bay facilities at Oakleigh Road Depot. The supplier is responsible for providing all labour, cleaning materials, equipment and PPE, and must comply with all health and safety, environmental, and COSHH regulations.
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢200,000 excluding VAT
- 拢240,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028
- 2 years
CPV classifications
- 90917000 - Cleaning services of transport equipment
Same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT 2. Container Washing Services
Description
The Council provides a range of containers of varying types and sizes for the collection of general waste, food waste, recycling, and garden waste. This service requirement covers the washing and cleaning of waste containers used across the borough.
The bin washing service will include:
鈥cheduled washing of all town center food waste bins, and
鈥n ad-hoc washing service for containers of various sizes, ranging from 200 litre's to 1,100 litre's, and across all waste streams (general waste, recycling, and food waste).
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢110,000 excluding VAT
- 拢132,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 May 2028
- 1 year, 10 months, 30 days
CPV classifications
- 90918000 - Bin-cleaning services
Same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Refer to Tender Documents
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot LOT 1 (was 1). Vehicle, Plant and Equipment Washing
Lot LOT 2. Container Washing Services
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 April 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
7 May 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 June 2026
Award criteria
Lot LOT 1 (was 1). Vehicle, Plant and Equipment Washing
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Quality | Refer to ITT | Quality | 50% |
| Price | Refer to ITT | Price | 40% |
| Social Value | Refer to ITT | Quality | 10% |
Lot LOT 2. Container Washing Services
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Refer to ITT | Quality | 50% |
| Price | Refer to ITT | Price | 40% |
| Social Value | Refer to ITT | Price | 10% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Description of risks to contract performance
London Borough of Barnet recognise at the point of tender publication that known risks may arise during the lifetime of the open framework agreement. These are identified in accordance with Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 8, 5 Materialisation of Known Risk that could jeopardise the satisfactory performance of the contract but because of its nature could not be addressed at point of contract award. Identification of known risks in the tender documents is intended to provide transparency should possibility of modification be required.
The known risks being:
鈥hange in legislation which has financial implications for contract delivery
鈥upplier becoming an 鈥淓xcluded Supplier鈥
鈥upplier going insolvent/into administration, etc.
鈥upplier no longer meeting PSQ criteria
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
London Borough of Barnet
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQGD-7479-CGVN
2 Bristol Avenue
London
NW9 4EW
United Kingdom
Email: procurement [at] barnet.gov.uk
Region: UKI71 - Barnet
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
