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UKRI-4946 - Provision of Commercial Cleaning Services

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 12:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Mar 2026 at 09:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 11:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 Sep 2025 at 16:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is spearheading the procurement process for the provision of commercial cleaning services, primarily targeting the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and Chilbolton Laboratory in the United Kingdom. The initiative is under the "services" industry category and involves a seamless service provision including management of window and cladding cleaning, among other specialised tasks. Contracts have been awarded and are active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, allowing potential renewals up to 2033. The procurement process was carried out using an open procedure, with significant milestones including a market engagement event and multiple tender notices leading up to the current award stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the cleaning services sector to expand by forming strategic partnerships and delivering consistent, quality services to a high-profile government organisation. Companies experienced in commercial and specialist cleaning, specifically large-scale facilities management outfits, stand in good position to compete, considering the nature and scope of the services required across multiple sites. With a significant budget allocation of up to £5.2 million gross, this opportunity calls for businesses capable of maintaining high standards and meeting regulatory compliance efficiently and effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4946 - Provision of Commercial Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The overall requirement is for a fully integrated and seamless commercial and specialist cleaning service, incorporating management of window and cladding cleaning, provision and servicing of feminine hygiene units and dust mats. The cleaning services are required to be provided across two different STFC sites- Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) and Chilbolton Laboratory.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 3 optional years on a 1+1+1 basis

Renewal: 3 optional years on a 1+1+1 basis

Planning Information

UKRI will be holding a Market Engagement event on Monday 13th October 2025 providing an overview of the requirement and the opportunity for suppliers to ask questions. If you are interested in attending, please email your contact details to STFCprocurement@ukri.org, quoting the UKRI reference number, no later than 8th October 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a070
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034634-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
18 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-12-03

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Calber Facilities Management Ltd

Further Information

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