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CfT_6659605 PME Questionnaire for External Cleaning Services Contract

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2026 at 12:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is focused on contracting external cleaning services. This tender, titled "CfT_6659605 PME Questionnaire for External Cleaning Services Contract," is currently in the tender stage as of 5th August 2026. The council seeks feedback from suppliers on innovative cleaning methods, including smart technologies and sustainable practices, to shape a future-focused contract. This opportunity falls under the services category, particularly cleaning services, and is based in the United Kingdom, within the Northern Ireland region. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 19th August 2026 and the potential award of the contract in early to mid-2027. The procurement method being used is an open competition, suitable for businesses looking to engage in projects below the specified monetary threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with a focus on innovation and sustainability. The council values supplier feedback on smart technologies and data-driven performance management, making this an ideal opportunity for companies offering advanced cleaning solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the council’s openness to such entities. The estimated contract value is £500,000, with the possibility of renewal extending to a maximum of 2031, offering potential long-term engagement. Businesses with strong technical expertise and a commitment to quality stand to gain a considerable foothold in public sector contracting through this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CfT_6659605 PME Questionnaire for External Cleaning Services Contract

Notice Description

Preliminary Market Engagement exercise for our forthcoming External Contract Cleaning Services Tender. We welcome supplier feedback on innovative cleaning methods, including the use of smart technologies, sustainable practices and data-driven performance management. Your insights will help shape a contract that delivers high standards of cleanliness, efficiency and value for money, ensuring public funds are used effectively and responsibly. We encourage you to share your experience, ideas and examples of best practice to help inform the development of a future-focused and outcome-driven service specification. The Council hope to be able to award the contract in early to mid-2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074191-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2027 - 1 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
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)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Craigavon Centre
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Further Information

Notice Documents

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