Award

Window Cleaning Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2021 at 00:00

Tender

03 Sep 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of Edinburgh aimed at appointing a single supplier for Window Cleaning Services has reached completion. This tender, classified under the services category, required bidders to provide both internal and external window cleaning throughout the university's estate. The contract period is set for a total of two years with options for renewal up to a maximum of four years. This award, attributed to Greig Avinou Ltd, was finalised on 1st July 2021. The procurement was executed through a selective method under a restricted procedure, with the contract value amounting to £87,988 and delivery locations specified within Edinburgh (EH1 1HT).

The awarded contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in facility management and cleaning services. Companies that can demonstrate experience in providing comprehensive cleaning solutions, particularly in educational or large institutional settings, would be well-positioned to collaborate with the University of Edinburgh or similar organisations. This tender process is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering quality services at competitive prices, as evidenced by the emphasis on quality and price in the selection criteria. Prospective suppliers should prepare to meet strict health and safety standards and demonstrate their ability to manage service delivery effectively to stand a chance of successful bids in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Window Cleaning Services

Notice Description

This is an award notice. The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier to provide an internal and external window cleaning service throughout the University's estate. The contract will ensure that the University's buildings are maintained to a high standard by regular maintenance and reactive window cleaning. The scope of the contract will be bi-annual window cleaning throughout the estate (with a very small number of occasional reactive specialised cleans). This contract was tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies. Any and all of the University of Edinburgh's Subsidiary Companies may access and utilise this Contract at any time during the relevant Contract period. This contract is for 2 years + 1 year + 1 year + 1 year extension options.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an award notice. The University of Edinburgh has appointted a single supplier to provide an internal and external window cleaning service throughout the University's estate. The contract will ensure that the University's buildings are maintained to a high standard by regular maintenance and reactive window cleaning. The scope of the contract will be bi-annual window cleaning throughout the estate (with a very small number of occasional reactive specialised cleans).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Three annual extension options in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000617779
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL419932
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,988 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Six months prior to end of contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Mark Eardley
Contact Email
antonia.hynd@ed.ac.uk, mark.eardley@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREIG AVINOU

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394097
    Window Cleaning Services - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a single supplier to provide an internal and external window cleaning service throughout the University's estate. The contract will ensure that the University's buildings are maintained to a high standard by regular maintenance and reactive window cleaning. The scope of the contract will be bi-annual window cleaning throughout the estate (with a very small number of occasional reactive specialised cleans). This contract is being tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies. Any and all of the University of Edinburgh's Subsidiary Companies may access and utilise this Contract at any time during the relevant Contract period We will apply a two-stage Restricted Procedure. Bidders must self-certify adherence to selection and exclusion criteria via the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage via PCS-T. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific selection requirements detailed in Sections III of this OJEU Notice when completing the ESPD in PCS-T. Following assessment of submitted ESPDs, we will receive tenders from shortlisted bidders.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL419932
    Window Cleaning Services - This is an award notice. The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier to provide an internal and external window cleaning service throughout the University's estate. The contract will ensure that the University's buildings are maintained to a high standard by regular maintenance and reactive window cleaning. The scope of the contract will be bi-annual window cleaning throughout the estate (with a very small number of occasional reactive specialised cleans). This contract was tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies. Any and all of the University of Edinburgh's Subsidiary Companies may access and utilise this Contract at any time during the relevant Contract period. This contract is for 2 years + 1 year + 1 year + 1 year extension options.

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