Award

Stairwell Cleaning Contract

HIGHLAND RESIDENTIAL (INVERNESS) LIMITED

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Award

10 Mar 2025 at 16:07

Tender

15 Jan 2025 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

Highland Residential (Inverness) Limited, a subsidiary of Albyn Housing Society Ltd, has announced the award of the Stairwell Cleaning Contract for fortnightly cleaning services of stairwells and internal windows in 152 blocks across 61 developments in the Highlands. Perfect Clean Edinburgh Ltd has secured the contract valued at £354,141. The procurement process operated under an open procedure and included mandatory site visits prior to bidding, ensuring contractors were well-prepared. The contract was signed on 10th March 2025, marking the transition from the tender stage to the award stage.

This stairwell cleaning contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in accommodation, building, and window cleaning services. Companies with experience in delivering high-quality cleaning might find this contract particularly advantageous, given the consistent demand and scale of the cleaning requirements. Furthermore, businesses with a robust method statement, quality performance track record, effective communication, and dedicated resources can compete effectively. The inclusion of optional additional works and deep cleaning services offers further business growth potential within the Highlands’ housing sector.

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Notice Title

Stairwell Cleaning Contract

Notice Description

Highland Residential is a wholly owned subsidiary of Albyn Housing Society Ltd. This is the award notice or the provision of fortnightly stairwell cleaning including internal cleaning of windows. Having clean and tidy stairwells positively impacts on our tenants' experience and their overall satisfaction with where they live. It's important that the work is carried out to a consistently high standard, with each site left well-maintained and clean and tidy. There are currently 152 blocks split over 61 developments in the Highlands.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Highland Residential is a wholly owned subsidiary of Albyn Housing Society Ltd. Highland Residential is seeking to procure the services of a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of fortnightly stairwell cleaning including internal cleaning of windows. Having clean and tidy stairwells positively impacts on our tenants' experience and their overall satisfaction with where they live. It's important that the work is carried out to a consistently high standard, with each site left well-maintained and clean and tidy. There are currently 152 blocks split over 61 developments in the Highlands. Additional information: A mandatory site visit was required prior to bidding

Options: In addition to fortnightly cleans, there will be a one-off deep clean of each stairwell. There may also be additional relevant work allocated to the contractor.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions subject to satisfactory performance and price.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d05e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008593-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£354,141 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLAND RESIDENTIAL (INVERNESS) LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alex.ramsden@highlandresidential.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1349855784

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERGORDON
Postcode
IV18 0DL
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Cromarty Firth
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERFECT CLEAN EDINBURGH

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