Planning

The Provision of Window Cleaning and Associated Cleans for Caerphilly County Borough Council's Corporate Properties

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Nov 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for the provision of window cleaning and associated cleaning services across its corporate properties. This planned procurement notice, dated 6th November 2025, signifies the project's current planning stage. The initiative focuses on approximately 80 properties, with a potential for additional cleaning requirements based on an on-going asset management review. The cleaning services fall under the services category and are structured into five geographical lots: Bargoed, Ystrad / Tir Y Birth, Blackwood, Risca, and Caerphilly. Interested parties must note the enquiry period ending on 11th December 2025 at 17:00 and submissions, via open competition, by 18th December 2025 at noon. The entire project is planned under open procurement, inviting competitive bids from eligible participants.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in office, school, building, and window-cleaning services to expand their operations by securing a contract with a governmental body. With a gross contract value estimated at £96,000 spread across different lots, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to benefit, thanks to the open competition and the suitability provisions supporting SME participation. The contract is designed for execution over a two-year period starting 2nd February 2026, with an extension option available, enabling sustained business growth for successful bidders who can efficiently manage and deliver these extensive cleaning services across multiple locations in South Wales.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Window Cleaning and Associated Cleans for Caerphilly County Borough Council's Corporate Properties

Notice Description

Caerphilly County Borough Council (CCBC) requires as part of their on-going program for improving service delivery, the Provision of Window Cleaning and associated cleans at approximately 80 properties. This figure is subject to vary alongside the Councils on-going asset management review. There may be a requirement for additional window cleaning and associated cleans at other establishments throughout the duration of this contract, the council shall reserve the right to discuss with the successful bidder the location and frequency of where the additional cleans will be required and a quotation for the cleans will be requested at that time.

Lot Information

LOT 1 - Bargoed

The Council has split the provision of window cleaning and associated cleans into 5 LOTs based on the geographical locations of the cleaning required. Please see the LOTS outlined below: * LOT 1 - Bargoed various sites shall be located under this lot full details shall be provided in the ITT

Renewal: Option to extend for a further two years (renewable either year on year or 24 months outright)

LOT 2 - Ystrad / Tir Y Birth

The Council has split the provision of window cleaning and associated cleans into 5 LOTs based on the geographical locations of the cleaning required. Please see the LOTS outlined below: * LOT 2 - Ystrad / Tir Y Birth various sites shall be located under this lot full details shall be provided in the ITT

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 2 years (renewable either year on year or outright)

LOT 3 - Blackwood

The Council has split the provision of window cleaning and associated cleans into 5 LOTs based on the geographical locations of the cleaning required. Please see the LOTS outlined below: * LOT 3 - Blackwood various sites shall be located under this lot full details shall be provided in the ITT

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 2 years (renewable either year on year or outright)

LOT 4 - Risca

The Council has split the provision of window cleaning and associated cleans into 5 LOTs based on the geographical locations of the cleaning required. Please see the LOTS outlined below: * LOT 4 - Risca various sites shall be located under this lot full details shall be provided in the ITT

Renewal: Option to extend for up to two 2 years (Renewable either year on year or outright)

LOT 5 - Caerphilly

The Council has split the provision of window cleaning and associated cleans into 5 LOTs based on the geographical locations of the cleaning required. Please see the LOTS outlined below: * LOT 5 - Caerphilly various sites shall be located under this lot full details shall be provided in the ITT

Renewal: Option to extend for up to two years (Renewable either year on year or outright)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbe9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071669-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Thomas Young
Contact Email
youngt@caerphilly.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01443863108

Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Further Information

Notice Documents

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