Tender

Corporate Window Cleaning Contract

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Apr 2026 at 11:57

Planning

17 Feb 2026 at 12:33

Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council is currently in the process of tendering a Corporate Window Cleaning Contract, available for businesses specialising in window-cleaning services. The contract involves providing professional cleaning services across commercial and residential buildings within Gateshead, located in the region UKC22, United Kingdom. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing businesses to submit tenders electronically via the OPEN Platform. The tender phase began on 24th April 2026, with an end date for submissions set for 26th May 2026. The award decision is expected by 1st July 2026, and the contract period is scheduled to start on 1st September 2026, lasting until 31st August 2028, with potential renewal options extending up to 2030.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the cleaning services industry, especially those experienced in large-scale window cleaning. The contract's value, estimated at £184,000 (net) with a gross amount of £220,800, represents a significant business opportunity. The criteria favour submissions from SMEs, considering price, quality, and social value impact, which determine the award decision. Companies capable of delivering high standards and seeking expansion in the public sector construct in Gateshead would find this tender particularly attractive. The contract’s extension and renewal possibilities further offer stability and sustained business growth for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Corporate Window Cleaning Contract

Notice Description

Gateshead Council require an experienced Contractor to provide a quality and professional window cleaning service for their portfolio of both commercial and residential buildings across the Borough of Gateshead.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 24 months with 2 x 12 months options to extend

Planning Information

We would like to gain your views through the following: • Completion of the Market Engagement Questionnaire. • A group market engagement event to provide an overview of the proposed Contract and outline the forthcoming tender process. The session will include a presentation covering how to tender for opportunities with the Council, key requirements for this Contract, and the anticipated procurement timetable. All responses should be provided by completing this questionnaire and uploading your responses via the Open e-tendering system https://www.open-uk.org before the deadline. This can be found by searching 'Corporate Window Cleaning Contract' or using project number OPEN2026312.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06148c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037575-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£184,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£184,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-08-31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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