WLC Hire of Welfare Cabins and Lockable Storage Containers

West Lothian Council

Published: May 20, 2026

Updated: May 21, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the construction and civil works and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Buildings. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.5 million. Proposals must be submitted before June 22, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the construction and civil works sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

3 year contract for hire, delivery and servicing of welfare cabins, lockable storage containers and chemical toilets mainly for building and works sites, but potentially for use by other areas of the council. There will be the possibility to extend contract for a further 2 years

West Lothian Council seeks a single supplier for the hire of Welfare Cabins and Lockable Storage Containers under a Contract which will be open to all Council divisions for participation.
The period of the Contract shall be three years commencing 01 August 2026, with the Council option for a further two one-year extension periods. The continuation of the Contract is subject to the agreed Key Performance Indicators being met throughout the period of the Contract.
Typical Annual Spend recently has been around 300,000GBP but there is no guarantee as to the volume of business to be awarded under this Contract.
The award of a contract shall not obligate the Authority to place any order.
The quantities stated in the tender documents are approximate and provisional and may be used for evaluation purposes only and are not to be held as binding on the Authority in any way. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 046643-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About West Lothian Council

West Lothian Council has issued 75 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 40 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Social Protection & Welfare, General Supplies & Services, and Youth & Employment. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by West Lothian Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,500,000 - £1,500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 046643-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 22, 2026. You have 33 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.