Tender

Science Park Cleaning

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

27 Aug 2025 at 10:03

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

07 May 2025 at 15:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, UK, initiated a tender process for "Science Park Cleaning" services at their Engineering Research Centre in May 2025. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting cleaning and office cleaning services. The tender was conducted as an open competition below the financial threshold, ensuring broad participation. Despite initially being active with a submission deadline of 27th May 2025, the procurement process was later terminated on 27th August 2025 due to inconsistencies in the specification, with plans to revisit the tender at the beginning of 2026. The award had been cancelled as a result of this internal review process.

This cleaning services contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the cleaning industry, particularly those able to meet detailed quality and price criteria, which weigh 40% and 60%, respectively. SMEs could find this tender particularly attractive due to its suitability considerations, and those located in or around the South West of England may benefit from logistical advantages. Interested businesses were expected to demonstrate their capability to uphold quality standards for the duration of the contract period, which was initially planned to run from August 2025 to July 2027, in anticipation of a reissued tender early in 2026. This offers a forthcoming opportunity for companies seeking to establish or expand partnerships with academic institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Science Park Cleaning

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is seeking quotations for the supply of cleaning services at our Engineering Research Centre located at Exeter Science Park.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051505-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Veronica Wardle
Contact Email
procurement-operations@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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