Tender

Window Cleaning Services for the London Borough of Hounslow

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 07:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is inviting tenders for a contract to provide window cleaning services across its council housing stock, which includes buildings ranging from two to twenty-two storeys. The tender falls under the services industry category and specifically targets the window-cleaning services sector. Located in Hounslow, London, the contract requires cleaning various window types such as floor-to-ceiling units and glazed panels. It follows an open procurement method with the tender period concluding on 16th March 2026, and the contract award expected by 30th April 2026. The contract is valued at £336,000 GBP and runs from 14th August 2026 to 13th August 2027, with options for three 12-month renewals.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in window-cleaning services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale and varied projects. With quality and price set as key award criteria, smaller enterprises with effective service delivery and competitive pricing could thrive. The open procedures and inclusivity for SMEs suggest a favourable entry point for new market participants aiming to expand their portfolio by engaging in municipal contracts within an influential metropolitan area. This opportunity encourages both quality improvement and operational expansion within the service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Window Cleaning Services for the London Borough of Hounslow

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hounslow requires a provider to clean the internal and external windows of council housing stock. These buildings range from 2 storey to 22 storey blocks of flats, purpose-built units and converted houses and have a range of windows including regular size windows, floor to ceiling units, glazed panels, skylights and light boxes. Most High-Rise blocks have tilt and turn mechanisms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065583
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014087-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
£336,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£336,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2026 - 13 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2030-08-13

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hounslow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW, LONDON
Postcode
TW3 3EB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow West
Westminster Constituency
Feltham and Heston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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