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ITT278 Appointment of a Window Cleaning/External Cleaning Contractor.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Oct 2021 at 15:47

Tender

19 Apr 2021 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northampton is conducting a tender for the "Appointment of a Window Cleaning/External Cleaning Contractor." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on window-cleaning services, and is located in Northampton, UK. The status of this procurement is currently active, with the contract period set for 3 years, starting in September 2021, and offers the option for up to two additional one-year extensions at the university's discretion. The estimated total contract value is £270,000 for the initial term, escalating to a potential total of £450,000 with extensions. The submission deadline for this tender is set for 21 May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those offering environmentally friendly practices and innovations in window and external cleaning. Companies experienced in high-level glazing, building fabric cleaning, and graffiti removal would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the university’s expressed interest in innovative methods for service delivery, businesses that can demonstrate unique approaches to achieving high standards of cleaning are likely to stand out in this competitive process.

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Notice Title

ITT278 Appointment of a Window Cleaning/External Cleaning Contractor.

Notice Description

The University of Northampton is seeking an efficient, innovative, high quality window cleaning, building fabric, architectural features cleaning service, conducted in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner. The service will also include graffiti removal, high level internal glazing, signage and ad hoc cleaning of the external features of buildings, glazing or street furniture. High level guttering should also be included as part of programme of works.The University currently utilises a contractor that supplies 2 full time equivalent (FTE) to achieve its external cleaning requirements (including internal glazing.) Whilst the University of Northampton is looking for a tender based on this system, we are also open to suggestions for improved methods of running the contract.The contract shall be for a period of 3 years with the possibility entirely at the University's discretion for up to 2 further one-year extensions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Northampton is seeking an efficient, innovative, high quality window cleaning, building fabric, architectural features cleaning service, conducted in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner. The service will also include graffiti removal, high level internal glazing, signage and ad hoc cleaning of the external features of buildings, glazing or street furniture. High level guttering should also be included as part of programme of works.The University currently utilises a contractor that supplies 2 full time equivalent (FTE) to achieve its external cleaning requirements (including internal glazing.) Whilst the University of Northampton is looking for a tender based on this system, we are also open to suggestions for improved methods of running the contract.Tenderers will need to demonstrate in their tender return that they will provide expertise in cleaning of glazing (external and internal), building fabric, cladding and architectural features, conducted in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner. The service will also include graffiti removal, high level internal glazing, signage and ad hoc cleaning of the external features of buildings, glazing or street furniture. High level guttering should also be included as part of program of works. The University requires an organisation to provide the services outlined for a period of 3 years with the possibility entirely at the University's discretion for up to 2 further one-year extensions. Additional information: The University envisages entering a 3-year contract with the option to extend entirely at the University discretion for a further 2 x 1 year extensions. The value in II.1.7, PS277,840 is based on the initial Contract period of 3 years with the possibility for up to 2 x 1 year extensions at a value of PS190,992 giving a maximum total of PS468,832 over a period of 5 years.

Renewal: The contract may be extended entirely at the University's discretion for a further 2 one-year extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a74f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026692-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90690000 - Graffiti removal services

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£277,840 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Julia Gough
Contact Email
procurement@northampton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1604892663

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 5PH
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEAN 4 SHAW

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