Award

Provision of Window and Gutter Cleaning Services for the British High Commission in Ottawa

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

27 Oct 2025 at 16:07

Award Notice
Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 19:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for window and gutter cleaning services at the British High Commission in Ottawa has been completed, with an active award status as of 27 October 2025. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) acted as the buyer, and the procurement method employed was an open procedure above the threshold. The tender sought services classified under the CPV code "90911300" for window-cleaning, encompassing multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 10 September 2025 and the contract starting on 27 October 2025 for a duration of three years, ending on 26 October 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those capable of handling comprehensive cleaning assignments encompassing multiple international locations. As the tender was awarded through an open procedure, it was accessible to a wide range of suppliers, providing growth potential particularly for SMEs familiar with the respective geographical areas. The contract, awarded to WindowGuru, highlights the demand for adept service providers capable of ensuring high maintenance standards are met across the British High Commission's facilities, presenting a lucrative avenue for similar businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within governmental and diplomatic service sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Window and Gutter Cleaning Services for the British High Commission in Ottawa

Notice Description

The British High Commission awarded a supplier capable of providing window and gutter cleaning services for its office and residential properties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13c993b6-77e5-4547-a48d-1a9d82874c7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e0bf4d-b2d5-4b03-8a4a-c7debaeed181
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,524 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WINDOWGURU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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