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ID 6399517 - DoJ - Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) Window Cleaning Services Contract

NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE (NICTS)

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14 May 2026 at 07:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS), an Executive Agency of the Department of Justice, is seeking suppliers for a window cleaning services contract under the tender ID 6399517. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this procurement falls under the 'services' category with an industry focus on accommodation, building, and window cleaning services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, having been issued on 14 May 2026, with the tender period closing on 25 June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 November 2026 and will last for three years with a potential extension of up to 24 months. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, and interested suppliers are required to submit their tenders electronically via the eTendersNI platform.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in professional cleaning services, particularly those experienced in handling large contracts for public authorities. The contract, valued at approximately £147,770, presents broad prospects for business growth, especially for firms that can demonstrate their capabilities in service delivery, health and safety management, and cost-effectiveness. Supplier submissions will be evaluated on quality and price, making it suitable for businesses that can provide high-quality and competitively priced services. As NICTS aligns with Northern Ireland's devolved regulations, firms with a region-specific operational footprint and expertise will be particularly poised to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

ID 6399517 - DoJ - Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) Window Cleaning Services Contract

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) is an Executive Agency of the Department of Justice (DoJ). NICTS are accountable to the Department and the Northern Ireland Assembly. NICTS wishes to appoint a competent and professional Supplier for the cleaning of internal and external window glazing, frames and internal and external surfaces. It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 November 2026 for a period of 3 years with an extension period of up to 24 months. The Supplier must be in a position to commence the first scheduled clean in March 2027. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 3 years with an optional extension period of up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06984f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044187-2026
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
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

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£147,770 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£147,770 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-04-30

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE (NICTS)
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICE DIVISION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3LA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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