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Window Cleaning Service Framework

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 10:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Mar 2026 at 11:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 13:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lancaster has completed the procurement process to establish a Window Cleaning Service Framework, covering both academic and student residential buildings. This initiative invites tenders aimed at ensuring regular cleaning, including windowsills, frames, and glass canopies within campus premises located in Lancaster, UK. The procurement process is classified under the public authority sub-central government category and was conducted via an open procedure. The procurement has culminated in a framework agreement comprising two Lots intended to span from April 2026 to March 2028, with the possibility of extension until 2030. Numerous suppliers, including Bulloughs Cleaning Services Limited and HB Cleaning North Ltd, have been awarded contracts under this framework, facilitating mini-competitions for specific tasks as per need, effectively generating opportunities for business engagement.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those in the cleaning services industry equipped to handle large scale and specialised cleaning tasks. SMEs like Bulloughs Cleaning Services Limited and HB Cleaning North Ltd have already demonstrated their capability by successfully securing their positions as suppliers. The open procedure allows these and other bidders to participate freely, fostering fair competition and potential growth through extended engagements across the framework period. Businesses involved in accommodation, building, and window cleaning services will find this framework ideal to expand their spectre of service offerings to a prestigious academic institution, leveraging ongoing demand and requirements for high-quality, swift service deliveries at the University of Lancaster.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Window Cleaning Service Framework

Notice Description

The University, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, LA1 4YW, is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to establish a multi-lot Framework agreement for an on-going requirement for Window Cleaning to Academic and Student Residential buildings (both internally & externally). The cleaning is to include windowsills & wiping of frames, glass canopies and main entrances, all internal glass including glass office partitions; glass balustrades and all glass in atrium areas including lifts on campus and at Health Innovation One (HIO); and Chancellor's Wharf, Lancaster City centre. Normally window cleaning takes place: * Externally once a year * Internally once a year Window cleaning is generally scheduled between March and September each year with occasional requests during the remainder of the year for VIP events. Some of the Student Residence buildings are required for Conference/Summer School accommodation after the students have vacated them so please be aware that approximately 20% of the Residences included in Lot 2 have to be cleaned/turnaround in anything from a 2 to 7-day timeframe Lancaster University aims to establish a Framework consisting of two Lots with up to three or four suppliers on each Lot.

Lot Information

Academic buildings

Renewal: The contract start date will be around 01/04/2026 and complete by 31/03/208 for a duration of 24 months, extended/reviewed in 12 month intervals to a maximum of 31/03/30 (maximum 4 year contract) subject to the agreement of both parties and contractual performance.

Residential buildings

Renewal: The contract start date will be around 01/04/2026 and complete by 31/03/208 for a duration of 24 months, extended/reviewed in 12 month intervals to a maximum of 31/03/30 (maximum 4 year contract) subject to the agreement of both parties and contractual performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037431-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2030-02-09

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Postcode Area
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Bulloughs Cleaning Services Ltd

HB CLEANING NORTH LTD

In Depth Services (Cleaning) Ltd

D & I LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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