Tender

Window Cleaning Services

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University is currently at the tender stage of a procurement process to appoint a window cleaning service provider for its campuses and properties located in Edinburgh and Galashiels. This procurement, with a title of "Window Cleaning Services," falls under the services category and is classified under the CPV code 90911000, which includes accommodation, building, and window cleaning services. The open procedure is being used for the tender, which commenced with a submission deadline of 5th March 2026. The contract, valued at £400,000, is set for a duration of 1080 days with a possibility of renewal for an additional two years based on satisfactory performance and ongoing requirements. Key locations include Hermiston House and Panmure House within Edinburgh's UKM75 region.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in window cleaning services, especially those based in or near Edinburgh. Organisations meeting the procurement criteria, which include holding relevant authorisations or memberships such as the Federation of Window Cleaners (FWC) and Safety Accredited Member (SAM) scheme, will find this tender advantageous. The tender requires electronic submission via the PCS-Tender system, creating opportunities for firms to demonstrate their technical and commercial capabilities. With award criteria favouring a 60% emphasis on technical quality and 40% on price, this tender could particularly benefit experienced service providers with robust operational capabilities and competitive pricing strategies.

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Notice Title

Window Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint a window cleaning service provider for its Edinburgh and Galashiels Campuses and properties located within the city of Edinburgh; Hermiston House and Panmure House.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking to appoint a window cleaning service provider for its Edinburgh and Galashiels Campuses and properties located within the city of Edinburgh; Hermiston House and Panmure House. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58(1) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 24 months (12 + 12) subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061537
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009392-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2031.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Rosemary Carson
Contact Email
r.r.carson@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
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
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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