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Frontline Cleaning - Lerwick

MET OFFICE

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20 Feb 2026 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for 'Frontline Cleaning - Lerwick' was awarded by the Met Office, a public authority within the central government located in Exeter, United Kingdom. The procurement process is categorised under services within Sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. The award date is noted as 3rd February 2026, and the contract extends until 31st January 2029. Shetland Cleaning Services Ltd, based in Shetland, has been appointed as the supplier. The procurement method was below the threshold but remained unknown, with the process now completed.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning and environmental services, particularly those capable of handling frontline cleaning operations. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with the ability to deliver efficient cleaning services are particularly well-suited for similar contracts, benefiting from steady work and the potential for longer-term engagement with organisations like the Met Office. The agreement provides a stable financial runway for growth given the gross contract value of approximately £45,707.76 over several years.

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Notice Title

Frontline Cleaning - Lerwick

Notice Description

Frontline Cleaning - Lerwick Site

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065965
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015733-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,089 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHETLAND CLEANING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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