This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2021 at 10:14

Tender

26 May 2021 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The North Lanarkshire Council is seeking tenders for the provision of window and glazing cleaning services for the period of 2022 to 2025, with an allocated budget of £320,000. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 28 June 2021. The council aims to enhance cleanliness in a variety of facilities across the region, including operational properties, educational establishments, and residential and care facilities located in Motherwell, UKM84.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those equipped with the capability to perform specialist access techniques such as using mobile elevated work platforms and rope access systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on environmentally sustainable practices and adherence to health protocols will likely find this contract well-suited to their expertise. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate comprehensive health and safety measures and experience in maintaining public sector contracts will have a competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Window and Glazing Cleaning - 2022-2025

Notice Description

The establishment of a contract for the provision of window and glazing cleaning to various buildings and structures owned and/or operated by North Lanarkshire Council. Buildings and structures that fall within scope of this project include but are not limited to office accommodation, schools and educational establishments, depots and warehouses, residential and care facilities, concert venues, libraries, halls, pedestrian bridges and glazed structures. Services required to be delivered throughout the duration of the contract will fall within general window and glazing cleaning however in some instances, properties and structures may require specialist access techniques to be undertaken due to design features to undertake and complete requirements. As a result, contractors may be required to undertake works via specialist access methods such as; long water fed poles, mobile elevated work platforms, self-propelled booms, cradles and rope access and have to demonstrate their ability and experience to undertake such work. Contractors will be required to demonstrate good Covid practices as they will be required to enter into Council properties and this will be detailed within the Specification.

Lot Information

Operational Property and Specialist Structures

Lot 1 comprises of buildings and property that allows North Lanarkshire Council and its Arm's Length External Organisations (ALEO's) to undertake its daily operational business as well as facilities utilised by the general public. Requirements within Lot 1 include but are not limited to, small single storey buildings to large office complexes up to 10 storeys, depots and warehouses, leisure centres, libraries and halls. Lot 1 also contains a number of specialist structures that require glazing to be cleaned due to their specialist design features. A number of buildings within this lot will/may require specialist access techniques to be utilised due to design features to undertake and complete requirements. As a result, the successful Bidder may be required to undertake works via specialist access methods such as: long water fed poles, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, self-propelled booms, cradles and rope access and have to demonstrate their ability and experience to undertake such work.

Renewal: Optional extension periods no less than three months each with a maximum extension period of 12 months from the expiry of the initial contract period.

Educational Establishments

Lot 2 comprises of all Educational establishments maintained by the Councils Facility Support Services on behalf of the Councils Education, Skills and Youth Employment Services. Lot 2 requirements include Nursery Schools, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Additional Support Needs Schools. These will consist of one internal and one external clean per annum per school of all external windows. In the main Primary schools require to be scheduled within term time and access times would be typically between 7.00am and 4.00pm. Currently there are 17 campuses within Lot 2 that are Public Private Partnership (PPP) buildings. These schools are owned by ENGIE and as a result, the successful Bidder within Lot 2 may have to undergo a separate vetting process in order to undertake work at PPP schools. Frequency is two internal and two external cleans per annum per campus of all external windows. Please note that Primary schools within PPP should be scheduled for Easter and October and Secondary schools within PPP should be scheduled for Summer break and Christmas Break. A number of buildings within this lot will require specialist access techniques to be utilised due to design features to undertake and complete requirements. As a result, the successful Bidder may be required to undertake works via specialist access methods such as: long water fed poles, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, self-propelled booms, cradles and rope access and have to demonstrate their ability and experience to undertake such work. Due to the nature of the surroundings that work is required to be undertaken within Lot 2, the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 may be applicable. Additional information on the Act can be found within Part 8 of the Specification.

Renewal: Optional extension periods no less than three months each with a maximum extension period of 12 months from the expiry of the initial contract period.

Residential and Care Establishments

Lot 3 comprises of all Residential and Care Establishments. Requirements within this lot include Retirement Housing Complexes, Care Homes, Day Care Centres and any other Care Facility the Council operates. A number of buildings within this lot will require specialist access techniques to be utilised due to design features to undertake and complete requirements. As a result, the successful Bidder may be required to undertake works via specialist access methods such as: long water fed poles, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, self-propelled booms, cradles and rope access and have to demonstrate their ability and experience to undertake such work. Due to the nature of the surroundings that work is required to be undertaken within Lot 3, the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 may be applicable. Additional information on the Act can be found within Part 8 of this Specification.

Renewal: Optional extension periods no less than three months each with a maximum extension period of 12 months from the expiry of the initial contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b512
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026490-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,232 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Maxim Facilities Management Ltd

J.Kyle Cleaning Services

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