Planning

Window Cleaning Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is initiating a procurement process for window cleaning services within its diverse estate, including accommodation, catering, and event facilities. This planned tender, under the classification of "Accommodation, building and window cleaning services," falls within the services category and will be executed through a public procurement method aligned with the legal framework CELEX 32014L0024. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected on 16 March 2026. The provision is expected to cover locations within the UK region of UKM75, encapsulating both internal and external cleaning needs across various settings, with an estimated contract value of £550,000.

Significant business opportunities exist for companies specialising in cleaning services, particularly those offering comprehensive window cleaning solutions tailored to institutional settings. As the University seeks supplier input during this Request for Supplier Information (RFI) phase, businesses uniquely positioned to drive innovation in cleaning techniques will find this tender particularly attractive. Enterprises capable of efficiently managing large-scale operations and flexible enough to accommodate diverse operational environments will be well-suited to compete. This process provides an excellent pathway for growth by establishing partnerships with a leading academic institution, promising enhanced visibility and reputational benefits.

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Notice Title

Window Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh are seeking suppliers to provide window cleaning services across a wide range of settings in the University estate. As part of the early development process for the University is seeking views and information from the market. This Request for Supplier Information (RFI) aims to gather insight from potential suppliers on the topics outlined below to help shape the University's future procurement strategy for these services.

Lot Information

Accommodation, Catering and Events

Provision of internal and external cleaning for a range of buildings in our accommodation, catering and events buildings.

Estates

Provision of internal and external window cleaning across the University's estate, with the exception of accommodation, catering and events buildings which will form Lot 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061509
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009310-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Steven Glynn
Contact Email
sglynn2@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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