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Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

Karbon Homes, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, is initiating a procurement process for window cleaning services across its residential and corporate property portfolio. The contract, which is currently in the planning stage, will be divided into three Lots covering Northumberland, Newcastle, Leazes, North Tyneside, Durham, Gateshead, South Tyne, and Teesside. Interested parties are invited to review the preliminary market engagement information by 12 June 2026, with details available on the Panacea e-portal. The official tender process will commence soon, inviting proposals from contractors to commence services from 1 April 2027 until 31 March 2029, with the possibility of renewal. The estimated contract value is £450,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in cleaning services and equipped to handle sizable property portfolios. SMEs are encouraged to apply, reflecting the suitability criteria outlined by Karbon Homes. The competitive environment, segmented into distinct geographical Lots, allows firms to bid for specific areas tailored to their operational strengths. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality, reliable cleaning services and flexible operational processes are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The structured approach offers business expansion opportunities and potential for long-term collaboration with a prominent buyer in the housing sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Window Cleaning

Notice Description

Karbon Homes is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractors to deliver a high-quality, reliable window cleaning service across its residential and corporate property portfolio. The contract will cover the provision of window cleaning services to: * Residential communal properties * Office buildings * Other premises accessed by staff, customers, or members of the public The services shall include, but are not limited to: * Cleaning of all accessible windows and associated glass surfaces * Provision of all necessary labour, equipment, and cleaning materials * Use of appropriate cleaning methods, including water-fed pole systems where applicable Prior to contract commencement, Karbon Homes will issue a detailed property schedule outlining: * Locations * Service frequencies * Property-specific requirements (where applicable) The contractor will be expected to plan and deliver services in accordance with this schedule while maintaining flexibility to respond to changing operational needs. Karbon Homes envisaged that this contract will be divided into the following Lots: LOT 1 - Northumberland LOT 2 - Newcastle, Leazes, North Tyneside LOT 3 - Durham, Gateshead, South Tyne and Teesside Bidders may submit tenders for one, multiple, or all Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated independently. All documents relating to this tender are available to download from the Panacea e-Sourcing portal. Submission Instructions: Electronically via the e-Sourcing portal. Suppliers must submit one copy of their tender electronically, with any additional documents required or requested. Documents must be compatible with Microsoft Office or Adobe/PDF. Should you require technical support with the e-Sourcing portal please email them directly at: * Email: support@panacea-software.com * Phone: 0207 976 0116 Tenders must be submitted using the above e-Sourcing portal. Tenders submitted via postal, or email methods will not be accepted.

Planning Information

Karbon Homes has issued an information document outlining the service scope, delivery areas, and proposed timeline for the upcoming tender. All interested parties are invited to review the PME information document and complete the response form via the Panacea e-portal. The deadline for submissions is Friday, 12 June 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aed9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053385-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KARBON HOMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE12 8EG
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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