WLC Hire of Welfare Cabins and Lockable Storage Containers

What this is

West Lothian Council seeks a single supplier for a 3-year contract (from 1 August 2026) for hire, delivery and servicing of welfare cabins, lockable storage containers and chemical toilets — mainly for building/works sites, open to all Council divisions. Estimated GBP 1.5m excluding VAT (recent spend ~GBP 300k/year, volumes not guaranteed), with options to extend by two further years. Run on PCS-Tender (project 31595).

Key points

• Hire + servicing of welfare cabins, storage containers and chemical toilets across West Lothian
• GBP 1.5m est., 3 years from Aug 2026 + up to 2 extension years
• Deadline 22 June 2026 12:00 via PCS-Tender (project 31595)
• Price-led award (70/30)
• ISO 14001/EMAS, D&B 50+, EL £10m / PL £5m are hard gates
• No guaranteed volumes — framework-style call-off demand

Who can bid

Open procedure on PCS-Tender (project 31595). Gates: D&B failure score 50+ (or accounts/parent guarantee), EL GBP 10m + PL GBP 5m + motor insurance, ISO 14001/EMAS environmental certification, 2 relevant examples, staffing and equipment evidence.

• D&B failure score >= 50
• EL GBP 10m / PL GBP 5m
• ISO 14001 / EMAS
• 2 examples

How it is scored

Quality 30% · Price 70% Price 70% / quality 30%; drying-cabin pricing is collected but not evaluated. Variants accepted.

Money

GBP 1.5m est. over the full term; recent annual spend ~GBP 300k with no volume guarantee; quantities in the documents are provisional.

Performance guarantee

KPI-based continuation (delivery/collection on time); award does not obligate the Council to place any order.

How to submit

Via PCS-Tender by 22 June 2026 12:00 (project code 31595, 'ITTs Open to All Suppliers').

Clarifications

Through PCS-Tender messaging for project 31595.

Contract period

3 years from 1 Aug 2026 + up to 24 months of extensions, continuation subject to KPIs (on-time delivery and collection).

Classification

CPV 44211100 — Modular and portable buildings Scotland