Award

Window Cleaning Services to the University of Strathclyde

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Feb 2018 at 00:00

Tender

05 Sep 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has initiated a tender for Window Cleaning Services, aimed at providing internal and external cleaning across its campus, including residences and catering facilities. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract effective from 20th February 2018 for a duration of two years, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. The University is located in Glasgow, and this service falls under the education sector and the services category, using an open procedure for procurement. Key dates include a tender submission deadline that was set for 9th October 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with experience in managing large-scale contracts within educational environments. Potential bidders should possess the necessary qualifications and meet specific financial criteria, such as a minimum turnover and insurance requirements, making it suitable for established service providers with a robust operational capability. The flexibility in cleaning methods required, including abseiling techniques, suggests opportunities for innovative cleaning firms to offer tailored solutions to meet the University’s needs.

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Notice Title

Window Cleaning Services to the University of Strathclyde

Notice Description

The University is required to put a contract in place for the provision of internal and external window cleaning services across all University campus including Residences and Catering. Most buildings have 2 external and 1 internal clean per year with the Residences having 3 internal and 3 external cleans. The Contract will be for a period of 2 years with two 12 month extension options.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is required to put a contract in place for the provision of internal and external window cleaning services across all University campus including Residences and Catering. Most buildings have 2 external and 1 internal clean per year with the Residences having 3 internal and 3 external cleans. Refer appendix two building cleaning schedule. Cleaning runs throughout the year on a flexible schedule and different frequencies depending on the buildings and a number of factors affecting each "zone" such as the cleaning methods required, building access and road restrictions. The tenders must be able to support a number of different cleaning methods to incorporate all buildings including abseiling and should be able to provide all access equipment necessary to complete the service.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: May take up option of 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000510375
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311285
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

90911300 - Window-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
22 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Every 4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Magda Bamford
Contact Email
magdalena.bamford@strath.ac.uk, sharon.griffin@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415484310

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0NT
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294669
    Window Cleaning Services to the University of Strathclyde - The University is required to put a contract in place for the provision of internal and external window cleaning services across all University campus including Residences and Catering. Most buildings have 2 external and 1 internal clean per year with the Residences having 3 internal and 3 external cleans. The Contract will be for a period of 2 years with two 12 month extension options.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311285
    Window Cleaning Services to the University of Strathclyde - The University is required to put a contract in place for the provision of internal and external window cleaning services across all University campus including Residences and Catering. Most buildings have 2 external and 1 internal clean per year with the Residences having 3 internal and 3 external cleans. The Contract will be for a period of 2 years with two 12 month extension options.

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