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07 Jul 2026 at 18:16

Summary of the contracting process

Guildford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of window and general cleaning services across Guildford, under an open procurement method. This contracting opportunity is divided into three lots: Window Cleaning, General Cleaning, and a combined Window & General Cleaning service. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 7th August 2026. The contract period is expected to start on 1st October 2026 and extend until 29th September 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030. The procurement falls under the industry category of accommodation, building, and window cleaning services, and it is open to submissions via the SE Shared Services portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, especially those experienced in catering to large-scale or municipal needs. Enterprises capable of offering high-quality window cleaning for a range of building types, including corporate, residential, and leased properties, or those adept in comprehensive general cleaning services, will find this contract particularly beneficial. Given the emphasis on quality and social value, companies demonstrating a strong track record in these areas, alongside competitive pricing, will be well-positioned to succeed. The structured lot system allows businesses to target specific areas of expertise, providing flexibility to bid for one or multiple lots and fostering opportunities for tailored business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Window & General Cleaning

Notice Description

The Council invites tenders for the provision of window and general cleaning across the borough. The Council invites tenders for the provision of window and general cleaning across the borough. Lot Structure The tender is structured as three lots as follows: Lot 1 - Window Cleaning - Cleaning of office buildings, tenanted buildings, listed buildings and high-rise buildings. Lot 2 - General Cleaning - General cleaning of sport pavilions, office cleaning and cleaning of specialist premises such as Guildford Crematorium. Lot 3 - Window & General Cleaning - Full delivery of the services described under Lot 1 and 2. *Please note: GBC reserves the right to not award any of the lots under this tender. Tenderers may submit a tender for: * Lot 1 only; and/or * Lot 2 only; and/or * Lots 3 only Submission of a bid for Lot 3 is optional and will not be a condition for bidding for Lots 1 and/or 2.

Lot Information

General Cleaning

To clean 8 sports pavilions across the Borough of Guildford on a weekly basis

Renewal: 2 years Extension option (1+1)

Window Cleaning

A contractor is required to clean windows throughout Guildford Borough. Frequencies are split into twice annually, quarterly, bi-monthly and monthly. Sites are split across both corporate buildings, HRA stock and leased buildings - approx. 45 sites

Renewal: 2 years Extension option (1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063877-2026
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

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

90919000 - Office, school and office equipment cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2030-06-03

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU2 4BB
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
St Nicolas
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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