Tender

Window Cleaning at Layard House (Internal windows, external windows, cladding, PV and gutters)

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 11:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ipswich Borough Council is seeking bids for a contract titled "Window Cleaning at Layard House," which falls under the industry category of cleaning and sanitation services. The tender involves the provision of routine cleaning for both internal and external windows, cladding, photovoltaic panels, and gutters at their site located in Ipswich, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an open competition method. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12 December 2025, at 11:00 am. The deadline for submitting any clarification questions is 9 December 2025, at 11:00 am. The procurement's legal basis is governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 regulation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning and sanitation services. Particularly, enterprises adept at handling large-scale cleaning operations would find this contract beneficial for growth. The service value is substantial, with a gross amount of GBP 39,600, and provides the possibility of a twelve-month extension. The criteria for award give a 60% weighting to price and 40% to quality, highlighting the emphasis on delivering superior service. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, especially within the East of England region, would be well-suited to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Window Cleaning at Layard House (Internal windows, external windows, cladding, PV and gutters)

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of the routine cleaning of internal and external windows, cladding, PV and gutters at our Layard House site. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of the Suffolk Sourcing portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is Friday 12 December 2025 at 11:00am. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 11:00am. Any queries must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e72f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076390-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 20251 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ipswich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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