Planning

Contract for Corporate Window Cleaning

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 15:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Borough Council has released a planning notice for a forthcoming tender titled "Contract for Corporate Window Cleaning." The procurement process is for services in the industry category of accommodation, building, and window cleaning, specifically covering the region of Gateshead, United Kingdom (UKC2). Currently in the planning stage, the contract period is expected to begin on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2028, with a possibility of extension until 31st August 2030. The notice indicates that further procurement communications are anticipated by 1st May 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in window cleaning services to expand their client base and secure a contract with a sub-central government authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the council is seeking an experienced contractor capable of providing high-quality and professional services across their commercial and residential properties. Companies that can demonstrate expertise and reliability in such services are well-suited to compete for this opportunity, potentially leveraging it to further their business within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Corporate Window Cleaning

Notice Description

Gateshead Council is in the process of renewing its Contract for a Corporate Window Cleaning Service. The 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06148c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009105-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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