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Provision of Soft Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning and Inspection Services for the British High Commission in Ottawa

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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30 Jul 2024 at 18:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking bids for the provision of soft washing, window cleaning, and gutter cleaning and inspection services for the British High Commission in Ottawa. This tender falls under the industry categories of windows and accommodation, building and window cleaning services. The procurement stage is in the tender phase, with the contract period set to commence on 22 October 2024 and end on 21 October 2029, including potential extensions. Interested businesses must submit their applications by 7 August 2024. The services will be delivered across various residential properties managed by the British High Commission in Ottawa.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in handling governmental and diplomatic properties. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making it an attractive opportunity for a wide range of providers. The open procurement method ensures a competitive process, promoting fair competition and enabling qualified businesses to grow by securing a long-term partnership with a reputable buying organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Soft Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning and Inspection Services for the British High Commission in Ottawa

Notice Description

The British High Commission in Ottawa, Canada is seeking to procure the provision of soft washing, window cleaning and Gutter Cleaning and Inspection Services at various Residential properties in Ottawa. The BHC is looking to secure a three (3) year contract plus two (2) additional extension terms of one (1) year each. New contract will be running from Tuesday 22 October of 2024 to Thursday 21 October of 2027 and if the first extension does take place, it will be running from Friday 22 October of 2027 to Saturday 21 October 2028, and if the second extension does take place, it will be running from Sunday 22 October 2028 to Sunday 21 October of 2029, making the maximum contract length a total of five (5) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7653124e-1105-47a1-aca4-b913a68c871a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

44221100 - Windows

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Oct 2024 - 21 Oct 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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