Tender

Window Cleaning for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is seeking contractors for its "Window Cleaning for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board" project. This open procedure tender is aimed at procuring window cleaning services across approximately 52 sites, including hospitals and clinics within the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board estate in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions invited until 27 March 2026, and enquiries allowed until 12 March 2026. Key contract terms include a start date of 1 May 2026 and an end date of 30 April 2030, with renewal options available. The procurement falls within the cleaning services category and requires compliance with health and safety legislation, NHS policies, and management requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in professional cleaning services, particularly those with experience in healthcare environments. Suitable candidates will have the capability to deliver comprehensive window cleaning using water-fed pole systems while adhering to stringent health standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply due to the favourability of the procurement criteria towards such entities. The contract, valued at £216,000 gross (£180,000 net), provides opportunities for businesses to expand their client base within the public healthcare sector in Wales. The use of well-balanced award criteria, prioritising 70% price and 30% quality, ensures that competitive pricing coupled with high service standards are significant determinants of success in winning the contract.

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Notice Title

Window Cleaning for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Notice Description

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is seeking to procure a suitably experienced contractor to deliver programmed and ad-hoc window cleaning services across its hospital, community and administrative estate. The contract covers approximately 52 sites, including acute hospitals, community hospitals and clinics. The service is essential to maintaining safe, hygienic and professional healthcare environments and supporting infection prevention and control standards. The appointed contractor will be responsible for delivering a planned annual programme of internal and external window cleaning, using water-fed pole / reach-and-wash systems up to a height of 70ft. Abseiling and the use of on-site water supplies are explicitly excluded. The service must be delivered in compliance with statutory health and safety legislation, NHS policies, and ABUHB's Management of Contractors requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017068-2026
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

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2032-02-24

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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