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Cleaning & Hygiene Services Tender

Belfast Harbour

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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22 Aug 2025 at 11:33

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12 Dec 2024 at 10:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process undertaken by the Belfast Harbour Commissioners (BHC) involves a tender for Cleaning & Hygiene Services focusing on office cleaning within the Belfast Harbour Estate, including the Harbour Office and six additional offsite buildings. The Harbour Office requires particular care due to its status as a listed building housing valuable artefacts and artwork. This procurement, categorised under office cleaning services, falls within the services industry and uses an open method. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 7th August 2025. The initial contract period is set for three years, with potential extensions up to five years based on yearly renewals. The tender document was active as of 12th December 2024, with submission end date and award announcements scheduled for 24th January 2025.

For businesses specialising in cleaning services, this tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for those capable of delivering high standards of service to protect heritage sites. Companies with expertise in accommodation cleaning services and office cleaning services, especially those familiar with maintaining the integrity of historical and delicate artefacts, would be well-suited for this contract. With an estimated contract value of £800,000, the procurement process is open, encouraging applications from suitably qualified service providers equipped to handle the specific requirements of BHC’s heritage buildings, thereby offering an excellent growth opportunity to expand service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cleaning & Hygiene Services Tender

Notice Description

Belfast Harbour Commissioners (BHC) is conducting a competitive tender exercise for appointment of a service provider to provide cleaning & hygiene services for BHC within the Harbour Office along with six offsite buildings within Belfast Harbour Estate. Tenders are sought from service providers who are able to meet the high standard of service delivery required and one which will particularly protect the integrity of the listed building and its contents. The Harbour Office is a listed building with many priceless artefacts, paintings and sculptures which must be cared for to the highest standard at all times. It is currently anticipated that any contract entered into by BHC will be for an initial three (3) year period. BHC shall have the option, acting at its discretion, to extend on an annual basis thereafter on up to two subsequent occasions of twelve (12) months each time, up to a maximum total period of five (5) years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Belfast Harbour Commissioners (BHC) is conducting a competitive tender exercise for appointment of a service provider to provide cleaning & hygiene services for BHC within the Harbour Office along with six offsite buildings within Belfast Harbour Estate. Tenders are sought from service providers who are able to meet the high standard of service delivery required and one which will particularly protect the integrity of the listed building and its contents. The Harbour Office is a listed building with many priceless artefacts, paintings and sculptures which must be cared for to the highest standard at all times. It is currently anticipated that any contract entered into by BHC will be for an initial three (3) year period. BHC shall have the option, acting at its discretion, to extend on an annual basis thereafter on up to two subsequent occasions of twelve (12) months each time, up to a maximum total period of five (5) years. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Options: It is currently anticipated that any contract entered into by BHC will be for an initial three (3) year period. BHC shall have the option, acting at its discretion, to extend on an annual basis thereafter on up to two subsequent occasions of twelve (12) months each time, up to a maximum total period of five (5) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c765
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050820-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Belfast Harbour
Additional Buyers

BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3AL
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

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