Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd6-0bdb-7045-beb6-187ac5f31cf4/cleaning-of-council-vehicles-and-waste-receptacles awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Cleaning of Council Vehicles and Waste Receptacles [London Borough of Barnet](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-barnet) Estimated value £310,000 Published 11 Sept 2026 Deadline Closed 7 May 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 2 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The London Borough of Barnet require a cleaning service to wash the Council’s 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’s 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: •Scheduled washing of all town centre food waste bins, and •An 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Cleaning services of transport equipment Bin-cleaning services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-065693-2026-09-11T14:51:24+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-065693-2026-09-11T14:51:24+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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