Award

Specialist Stone Cleaning to the Front Facade of Parliament Buildings

NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 14:45

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 12:07

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Northern Ireland Assembly seeking specialist stone cleaning services for its Parliament Buildings, located in Belfast, UK. The focus is on removing biological growth and harmful pollutants that have accumulated on the Portland limestone façades to preserve the building's structural and aesthetic integrity. The contract was awarded through an open procedure, with the award stage dated 27 February 2026 and the contract running until 22 May 2026. The procurement falls under the services category and specifically pertains to parliament and public assembly buildings' cleaning services. Key addresses include the Parliament Buildings in Stormont and the supplier, P.G Clarke & Son Ltd., based in Enniskillen.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in conservation-sensitive restoration work, particularly those with expertise in handling heritage assets like the Grade A listed Parliament Buildings. It favours businesses adept at controlled methodologies and collaboration with conservation architects, ensuring the building remains safe and structurally sound. Enterprises familiar with comprehensive cleaning processes and heritage compliance, such as those offering building-cleaning services, are well-positioned to leverage this contract for growth in the heritage restoration sector. The open procurement method underscores accessibility, welcoming SMEs and other qualified businesses to expand their portfolio in government contracting.

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Notice Title

Specialist Stone Cleaning to the Front Facade of Parliament Buildings

Notice Description

Parliament Buildings requires essential conservation cleaning works to address biological growth, carbon soiling, and harmful pollutants that have accumulated on the Portland limestone facades and associated external elements. The need for intervention is driven by: *preservation of the building fabric and prevention of long-term decay *removal of biological growth and harmful pollutants; *ensuring the building remains safe, structurally sound, and aesthetically appropriate; and *compliance with heritage management duties for a Grade A listed asset. The project includes cleaning the front elevation of Parliament Buildings, portico, tower, kerbs, steps, dwarf walls and architectural detailing, excluding areas expressly omitted in the specification. Repointing to approximately 10% of joints is anticipated following cleaning. A specialist contractor is required due to the conservation sensitivity, the need for controlled methodologies, and the requirement for careful liaison with the Conservation Architect.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060504
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018001-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45216114 - Parliament and public assembly buildings

45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings

71315000 - Building services

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£113,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£113,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 22 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3XX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

P.G CLARKE & SON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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