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Barbican Estate Window Cleaning Services

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2026 at 14:54

Award Notice
Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 11:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has concluded the procurement process for the Barbican Estate Window Cleaning Services. The contract, valued at £1,784,730.75, falls under the window-cleaning services category, with specific delivery to London, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure above the threshold. The contract spans six years, commencing on 2nd February 2026 and concluding on 1st February 2032. The tender process reached its completion with all necessary awards active as of 7th January 2026. The buyer involved in this process is The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, based in London.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the cleaning services sector, particularly those focusing on high-standard and efficient service delivery. Suitable bidders include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as explicitly highlighted in the tender requirements. The awarded contract to Enterprise Cleaning & Support Services Ltd underscores the potential for companies capable of delivering high-quality window cleaning services, ensuring long-term business growth while maintaining the Barbican Estate's standards and image. This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to expand their geographical reach within London and secure long-term service contracts with renowned public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barbican Estate Window Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation (the City) invites Tenders for the provision of the Barbican Estate Window Cleaning Service contract. The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive Window Cleaning Service throughout the Barbican Estate delivered in a safe and efficient manner. The window cleaning function will seek to minimize degradation, enhance asset life cycle, and ensure the Barbican Estate high standards and image are maintained. The Contractor is required to provide a high-quality service as defined within the scope of the specification. The duration of the contract is 6 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cece00b5-cf10-4360-b674-0ce0bbbce228
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/494c7216-1daa-42e2-8f85-08eb6168945a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,784,730 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,784,730 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2032 Over 5 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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Additional Buyers

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISE CLEANING & SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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