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Window Cleaning - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has undertaken a public procurement process for window cleaning services, titled "Window Cleaning - University of Aberdeen", located in Aberdeen, Scotland. This procurement is at the award stage, having commenced with a tender period that ended on 11 June 2018. The process follows an open procurement method and has seen contracts awarded to suppliers such as First Choice Cleaning Services (Scotland) Ltd and cover crew ltd. The total estimated value of the contracts awarded amounts to £108,000 for active service provision, effective since 18 July 2018. The University requires comprehensive internal and external window cleaning services across its multiple sites, including 48 academic buildings and halls of residence.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cleaning services sector, particularly those specialising in both scheduled and emergency window cleaning services. Companies with capabilities in environmentally friendly practices and those that can demonstrate prior experience in similar projects will likely be well-suited to compete. By engaging with this procurement, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the cleaning industry can stake their claim in an institutional contract that could lead to long-term relationships with the University, fostering business growth in the competitive landscape of public procurement.

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Notice Title

Window Cleaning - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

The University of Aberdeen has an institutional requirement to award suitable suppliers to provide internal and external Window Cleaning Services to client satisfaction. Due to the close proximity to the sea and the great bird population, the University requires both scheduled internal and external window cleaning services as well as an emergency call-off services for certain high priority areas. In total the University requires window cleaning services for halls of residence, 48 academic/academic-related buildings, and 73 entrances, all which are located in the City of Aberdeen and Newburgh.

Lot Information

Window Cleaning - University of Aberdeen

The University is awarding contract for an efficient and high quality inspection and licensed/accredited window cleaning service conducted in an environmentally friendly manner utilising best practice means while complying with all relevant regulations under UK law, whilst not entailing excessive cost. The tender is divided into 3 lots: -Lot 1: single supplier for scheduled Annual Internal and External Window Cleaning Services for 48 academic and academic-related buildings, varying in size and number of floors; -Lot 2: 'Emergency' or reactive window cleaning works (for academic/academic related buildings), and for ground floor window and entrance cleaning services in academic/academic related buildings as required, but within a time period of 24 hours after due notice is given, and will be organised in a ranked Framework agreement with three suppliers; -Lot 3: single supplier for scheduled external window cleaning service provision to halls of residence, carried out twice a year, and varying in size and number of floors. This will include external panels between some of the windows, and will include occasional reactive cleaning works on an ad hoc basis, normally within 24 hours after due notice is given.

Renewal: All lots are estimated to run for a period of 3 years commencing 1st August 2018 with the option to extend for a further twelve (12) month period, subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

Window Cleaning - University of Aberdeen

The University is awarding contract for an efficient and high quality inspection and licensed/accredited window cleaning service conducted in an environmentally friendly manner utilising best practice means while complying with all relevant regulations under UK law, whilst not entailing excessive cost. The tender is divided into 3 lots: -Lot 1: single supplier for scheduled Annual Internal and External Window Cleaning Services for 48 academic and academic-related buildings, varying in size and number of floors; -Lot 2: 'Emergency' or reactive window cleaning works (for academic/academic related buildings), and for ground floor window and entrance cleaning services in academic/academic related buildings as required, but within a time period of 24 hours after due notice is given, and will be organised in a ranked Framework agreement with three suppliers; -Lot 3: single supplier for scheduled external window cleaning service provision to halls of residence, carried out twice a year, and varying in size and number of floors. This will include external panels between some of the windows, and will include occasional reactive cleaning works on an ad hoc basis, normally within 24 hours after due notice is given.

Window Cleaning - University of Aberdeen

The University is awarding contract for efficient and high quality inspection and licensed/accredited window cleaning service conducted in an environmentally friendly manner utilising best practice means while complying with all relevant regulations under UK law, whilst not entailing excessive cost. The tender is divided into 3 lots: -Lot 1: single supplier for scheduled Annual Internal and External Window Cleaning Services for 48 academic and academic-related buildings, varying in size and number of floors; -Lot 2: 'Emergency' or reactive window cleaning works (for academic/academic related buildings), and for ground floor window and entrance cleaning services in academic/academic related buildings as required, but within a time period of 24 hours after due notice is given, and will be organised in a ranked Framework agreement with three suppliers; -Lot 3: single supplier for scheduled external window cleaning service provision to halls of residence, carried out twice a year, and varying in size and number of floors. This will include external panels between some of the windows, and will include occasional reactive cleaning works on an ad hoc basis, normally within 24 hours after due notice is given.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000543566
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326756
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224274467

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

COVER CREW

FIRST CHOICE CLEANING SERVICES (SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319637
    Window Cleaning - University of Aberdeen - The University of Aberdeen has an institutional requirement to award suitable suppliers to provide internal and external Window Cleaning Services to client satisfaction. Due to the close proximity to the sea and the great bird population, the University requires both scheduled internal and external window cleaning services as well as an emergency call-off services for certain high priority areas. In total the University requires window cleaning services for halls of residence, 48 academic/academic-related buildings, and 73 entrances, all which are located in the City of Aberdeen and Newburgh.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326756
    Window Cleaning - University of Aberdeen - The University of Aberdeen has an institutional requirement to award suitable suppliers to provide internal and external Window Cleaning Services to client satisfaction. Due to the close proximity to the sea and the great bird population, the University requires both scheduled internal and external window cleaning services as well as an emergency call-off services for certain high priority areas. In total the University requires window cleaning services for halls of residence, 48 academic/academic-related buildings, and 73 entrances, all which are located in the City of Aberdeen and Newburgh.

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