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Building Cleaning Services, Student Halls of Residence

Heriot-Watt University

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University is seeking tenders for Building Cleaning Services at its Student Halls of Residence located at the Edinburgh Campus in Riccarton and the Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels. This procurement is classified under "Accommodation, building and window cleaning services" and involves an open procedure, with key submission details available through electronic methods. The procurement exercise is currently in the tender stage, with an end date for submission set as 20th April 2026. The services contract, valued at £375,000, emphasises a technical-commercial criteria ratio of 40% technical and 60% commercial, providing insights into the assessment focus areas. Businesses have until 12:00pm on 20th April 2026 to submit their bids, after which the bid opening will commence promptly on the same day.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for service providers within the cleaning sector, especially those specialising in accommodation-related services. Companies with robust experience in delivering high-quality cleaning solutions for educational institutions or similar environments would be well-suited to compete. With the procurement offering dual locations, this tender might be appealing to businesses capable of servicing multiple sites. Furthermore, the requirement for adherence to the Modern Slavery Act and compliance documents may necessitate well-established processes and standards, encouraging participation from contractors with strong ethical practices. Being a recurring contract, successful bidders may find opportunities for continued business with Heriot-Watt University, thereby facilitating long-term growth and partnerships in the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Building Cleaning Services, Student Halls of Residence

Notice Description

Heriot-Watt University (HWU) intends to invite competitive tenders for the provision of Building Cleaning Services at the Student Halls of Residence located at both the Edinburgh Campus in Riccarton and the Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels.

Lot Information

Jean Muir Student Village, Galashiels

Heriot-Watt University (HWU) intends to invite competitive tenders for the provision of Building Cleaning Services at the Student Halls of Residence located at the Jean Muir Student Village in Galashiels.

Edinburgh Campus

Heriot-Watt University (HWU) intends to invite competitive tenders for the provision of Building Cleaning Services at the Student Halls of Residence located at the Edinburgh Campus in Riccarton, Currie, Edinburgh.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025277-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2029

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Heriot-Watt University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Postcode Area
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, TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

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