Residential & Business Services: Pest Control

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The University of St Andrews is seeking a supplier for preventative and reactive pest control for its Estates, Residential & Catering Services. The contractor and its staff will be appropriately licenced, trained and qualified and able to demonstrate they are experienced in the delivery of such requirements. Ideally the contractor will be a member if the British Pest Control Association, National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) or an equivalent body. Lot 1: Estates Pest control services (rodents and insects) - Ad hoc rodent treatments (external bait stations): in certain locations, external bait stations are present where rats have been identified in the past. - Ad hoc wasp, bee and moth infestations: occasional infestations occur and will be treated as and when required and charged separately. - Ad hoc treatments for cockroaches, ants, silverfish, firebrat, stored product insects and casual intruders, including general inspection of the premises and cleaning and carrying out of any treatment required to keep premises pest-free. - Ad hoc treatments for rabbits in specific locations following University guidance on when and how this work is undertaken. - Sports pavilion kitchen – fly trap & rodent baiting as per residence kitchens. Residential Services - To encompass all residential sites at the University, including catered and self-catered halls and direct lease flats. - Ad hoc inspections for and treatments of rodent (external bait stations): in certain locations, external bait stations are present where rats have been identified in the past. - Ad hoc wasp, bee and moth infestations: occasional infestations occur and will be treated as and when required and charged separately. - Ad hoc inspection and treatments for cockroaches, ants, silverfish, firebrat, stored product insects and casual intruders, including general inspection of the premises and cleaning and carrying out of treatment (s) required to keep premises pest-free. - Ad hoc inspections for and treatments of bedbugs (per room). Occasional infestations of bed bugs may occur. Catering Services Electronic fly killer servicing - 4 service / maintenance visits per annum at intervals to be agreed by the university for each fly killer. Routine service visits / inspections to include: - All units are checked in location for full operation. - Catch tray is removed, contents are checked then emptied then catch tray is washed and disinfected. - Outer grilles, electric grid and ultra-violet tubes are cleaned thoroughly. - Unit is de-greased and made clean. - Unit is re-assembled and checked for full operation. - Ultra-violet tubes replaced annually. Pest control services (rodents and insects) 8 routine service visits/inspections and treatments per annum, per unit, at intervals to be agreed by the university. Ad hoc rodent treatments (external bait stations): in certain locations, external bait stations are present where rats have been identified in the past. 8 routine service visits / inspections and treatments per annum, per unit. Routine service visits / inspections to include: - Check for rats, mice, cockroaches, ants, silverfish, firebrat, stored product insects and casual intruders in catering areas / external to kitchens. - A general inspection of the premises. - Cleaning and carrying out of any treatment required to keep premises pest-free. Fly screen windows Checking and cleaning of fly screen windows, 4 routine inspections and treatments / service visits per annum at intervals to be agreed with the university. Full details stated in the Procurement documents