AwardedAwarded 16 December 2025

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

Fife Council · Local authority

In brief

Fife Council awarded this contract to HYDRO WASH LIMITED t/a Hydrochute & Hydrotech on 16 December 2025.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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

LotTradeValue
Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning
What this lot covers

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.

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Servicing, Fire Certification & Maintenance
What this lot covers

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.

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Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
HYDRO WASH LIMITED t/a Hydrochute & Hydrotech (SME)
1 bid received
Unblocking and Cleaning of Bin Chutes, Bin Area Cleaning£32,600
HYDRO WASH LIMITED t/a Hydrochute & Hydrotech (SME)
1 bid received
Servicing, Fire Certification & Maintenance£34,848

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · notice 083762-2025

About the buyer

Fife CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

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Awards

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From notice 083762-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.