Award

Window Cleaning Services

HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Heriot Watt University, seeks a provider for Window Cleaning Services across its Edinburgh and Galashiels campuses, as well as other properties within Edinburgh. The contract, valued at £150,000, is currently in the Tender stage, concluding on 23 November 2018. Interested parties must submit electronic bids by the deadline, with an award anticipated to follow immediately after the bidding period. The procurement follows an open procedure and targets the services sector, specifically under the CPV classification 90910000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in cleaning services, particularly those experienced with large institutional contracts. Businesses that can demonstrate a minimum annual turnover of £300,000, as well as relevant insurance coverage, will be well-positioned to compete. Given the nature of the services required, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with robust operational capacity and a track record in public sector contracts are encouraged to apply to leverage this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

Window Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint a Window Cleaning Service provider for its Edinburgh, Galashiels Campuses and properties located within the city of Edinburgh (Hermiston House and Panmure House)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking to appoint a Window Cleaning Service provider for its Edinburgh, Galashiels Campuses and properties located within the city of Edinburgh (Hermiston House and Panmure House).

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two years subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000561441
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339279
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Rosemary Carson
Contact Email
r.r.carson@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314514443

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALEDONIAN MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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