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