Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
17 July 2026
Published
12 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
NHS Lothian (NHSL) intends to appoint a suitable Contractor to undertake routine deep cleaning services, including grease extract cleaning services at various NHSL kitchen sites. The following NHSL sites are required to be cleaned 2-3 times per year.
Please refer to Appendix 2 to view the cleaning schedule. Western General Hospital - Main Kitchen Royal Edinburgh Hospital - Kitchen & Oil Store Royal Hospital for Children & Young People - Basement Kitchen Royal Hospital for Children & Young People - Upper Kitchen East Lothian Community Hospital St John’s Hospital - Howden Café St John’s Hospital - Main Kitchen The Services will include: Canopy, filter, and extraction cleaning Decarbonising to remove burnt-on residues from equipment such as fryers, ranges, and other heating surfaces Full disinfection of all relevant surfaces, fittings, and equipment Dismantling and disconnecting equipment, where necessary, to access hard to reach areas Reassembly and reconnection of all equipment on completion Accessing and cleaning high level areas Use of food-safe, non-corrosive, environmentally friendly deep cleaning chemicals Use of appropriate specialist equipment and materials to achieve professional deep clean results Bagging and removal of all waste generated during the cleaning works to appropriate disposal facilities Provision of a final clean report and certificate of cleanliness following each completed clean See II.1.4) Short description of this contract notice
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NHS Lothian is hiring a contractor to deep clean their hospital and community kitchen facilities 2-3 times per year across seven sites in Scotland. The work includes removing grease and burnt-on food residues from kitchen equipment, disinfecting surfaces, and providing certificates to prove the work is done.
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Lothian Health BoardKey Dates
Published
12 June 2026
Submission deadline
17 July 2026
Notice type
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