The Provision of Specialist Cleaning, Clearance and Disposal Services
South Lanarkshire Council, through its Housing and Technical Resources Building Services function, is procuring specialist house cleaning, property clearance and disposal services for housing properties throughout South Lanarkshire. The contractor will respond to trauma incidents, hoarding, abandonment, tenancy changes and environmental neglect, providing full property clearance, cleaning, disinfection, sanitisation and decontamination, including the safe removal of body fluids, biological matter and other hazardous materials. The scope also includes removing, transporting and lawfully disposing of furniture, household contents, general waste, green waste, fly-tipped materials and Persistent Organic Pollutants, together with garden clearance and preparing properties for occupation, inspection or handover. The contractor must supply all labour, vehicles, equipment, consumables and disposal arrangements, and operate in compliance with applicable legislation, health and safety requirements and waste disposal regulations. The estimated contract value is £15,000,000, with the duration or term not stated, and delivery is across the UKM95 region; the key qualification requirement is that the appointed contractor must be suitably qualified to perform these specialist services.
Buyer: South Lanarkshire Council. Source: Public Contracts Scotland. Updated 9 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £15m
- Bids close: 9 Nov 2026
- Location: South Lanarkshire
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Category: Cleaning services (90910000)
From the official notice
South Lanarkshire Council's Housing and Technical Resources, Building Services require to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to provide specialist house cleaning, clearance and disposal services within properties throughout South Lanarkshire. The Contractor will be required to deliver a responsive and professional service to address a range of circumstances, including properties affected by trauma incidents, hoarding, abandonment, tenancy changes and environmental neglect. Services shall be carried out in accordance with all relevant legislation, health and safety requirements and waste disposal regulations. The scope of the services include, but is not limited to:- - Full property clearance, cleaning and disinfection services, including the removal, transportation and lawful disposal of furniture, household contents and general waste. - General cleaning services to bring properties to an acceptable standard for occupation, inspection for handover. - Specialist cleaning, sanitisation and decontamination involving the removal and safe disposal of body fluids, biological matter and other hazardous materials. - Garden clearance services, including the removal and disposal of green waste, fly-tipped materials, general waste and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) where required. The Contractor shall provide all necessary labour, vehicles, equipment, consumables and disposal arrangements necessary to deliver the services in a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible m...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 9 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £15m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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