Award

Window Cleaning

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Apr 2026 at 13:18

Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust focuses on securing window cleaning services for its facilities, requiring expertise in cleaning conservatories, canopies, and external signage, with specific tasks necessitating equipment use such as cherry pickers. The contract is planned for Musgrove Hospital locations as well as community and mental health sites in Taunton, United Kingdom, under the "open" procurement method. The tender process began with the publication of notices on 29th January 2026, and the enquiry period concluded on 11th February 2026, with submissions ending on 26th February 2026. The award stage saw Somerset NHS Foundation Trust enter into agreements with Walkers CS Limited and OCS Group UK Limited, effective from 1st May 2026 through to 30th April 2028, with possible renewal until 2030.

This tender provides ample opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, specialising in window cleaning services. The bidding process attracted significant participation, demonstrating an open competition environment favourable for small to medium enterprises. Firms equipped with the capability to deliver specialised cleaning services, adhering to high standards and requiring out-of-hours operational capacities, are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. The procurement emphasises quality and pricing, offering growth opportunities by establishing long-term relationships with public sector entities and expanding services within the healthcare industry across the specified locations.

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Notice Title

Window Cleaning

Notice Description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust ("the Authority") is seeking a specialist contractor to provide window cleaning services. This includes, where applicable, the cleaning of conservatories, canopies, window frames, and external signage. Two buildings will require out-of-hours cleaning using a cherry picker. All services must be delivered to the standards specified in the accompanying documentation and carried out at the designated sites

Lot Information

Musgrove Hospital Locations

Renewal: 2 X 12 Month

Community and Mental Health Sites

Renewal: 2 X 12 Month

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030946-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£96,688 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

OCS GROUP

WALKERS CS

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