This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2021 at 14:34

TenderAmendment

22 Dec 2020 at 08:32

Tender

04 Dec 2020 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Cleaning, Window Cleaning and Pest Control at UK Astronomy Technology Centre," which is categorised under cleaning services (CPV code: 90911000). This contract has been awarded to MITIE Cleaning & Environmental Services Limited and is focused on providing essential cleaning and pest control services at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre located at the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh. The contract commenced on 1st April 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2025. Although the tender has now closed, it was originally published to facilitate the appointment of a contractor who would collaborate with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the open procedure for services, with an estimated value of £363,253.17.

This tender offers compelling opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning and environmental services, particularly those experienced in servicing educational and research facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide a strong proposal encompassing routine cleaning, window cleaning, and pest control services would be well-suited to compete in this space. Businesses looking to establish themselves in public sector contracts will find the processes and requirements set by UK SBS, which operates as an intermediary for various public contracts, advantageous for exploring future collaborations and opportunities in similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cleaning, Window Cleaning and Pest Control at UK Astronomy Technology Centre

Notice Description

**Please note this is a Notice of Award, not an Opportunity** UK SBS wishes to establish a contract for the appointment of a Contractor who will work collaboratively with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI, Science and Technology Facilities Council (the Contracting Authority) with a view to providing cleaning services, window cleaning and pest control at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre based at the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh. UK SBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as may be amended from time to time), (the "Regulations"). This is a Services Contract being procured under the OJEU Open Procedure Regulations. Additional information: The UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) is a national centre of excellence for the development of scientific instrumentation and facilities for ground- and space-based astronomy. Based at the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh, and operated by STFC it has a world class reputation for delivering innovative and capable cameras, spectrometers and even turnkey telescope systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-155a9f0c-2b44-4cfc-b7d9-7d399065f6b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b322e4e5-a443-432b-bba4-d57c697f3856
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

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£363,253 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£363,253 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Shared Business Services Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Mitie Cleaning & Environmental Services Ltd

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