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Provision of Cleaning Services at the National Museum of Flight

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Museums Scotland, located at Chambers Street, Edinburgh, is in the process of procuring cleaning services for the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian through an open tender. The contract will last three years, commencing on 29 March 2021 and concluding on 31 October 2023, with the opportunity for an extension of up to two years subject to satisfactory performance. The tender, identified as "Provision of Cleaning Services at the National Museum of Flight," is currently in the award stage following a successful bidding period that concluded on 1 March 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cleaning services sector, especially those experienced in managing cleaning operations in high-traffic public spaces, such as museums. With the National Museum of Flight attracting approximately 85,000 visitors annually, businesses capable of delivering high standards of cleanliness and customer service will find this tender particularly advantageous. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as all bids received were from SME providers, reflecting a supportive environment for local businesses in the tender process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cleaning Services at the National Museum of Flight

Notice Description

National Museums Scotland is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to supply a range of cleaning services at the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian for a period of three years (April-Oct inclusive)

Lot Information

Lot 1

National Museums Scotland is seeking an appropriately qualified contractor with suitable experience to provide a range of cleaning services at the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian which include: Carrying out a variety of cleaning/housekeeping duties in all areas to a high standard. This includes but is not limited to: toilets, offices, stairs, corridors, hangars and out buildings. Duties include general cleaning, emptying of bins, waste disposal, dusting, polishing, buffing, replenishing toilet consumables, carpet shampooing, vacuuming, mopping and litter picking indoor and outdoor areas. Operating cleaning machinery/equipment as required. Participating in the NMoF recycling programme and handling of cleaning materials and fluids safely. Offer advice and directions to members of the public when engaged in front of house duties. Persons placed at NMoF will work effectively as part of a small team. They will be responsible to the General Assistant Team Leader and General Assistant and on occasions the Visitor Services managers. The National Museum of Flight (NMoF) is a Visit Scotland 5 Star Visitor Attraction and as such all contactors are expected to present positively to the public whilst operating on behalf of National Museums Scotland. The Museum also holds a Green Tourism Gold award and a Trip Advisor Award for Excellence. The Museum receives circa 85,000 visitors per year. The contract will start on 29 March 2021 and end on 31 October 2023 (annually running for a period of 7 months from April - October). An optional extension period of up to two years may be awarded subject to satisfactory performance.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to two (2) years subject to satisfactory performance. Contract is for 7 month periods each year from April - October.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000643463
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411029
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Feb 2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Lore Troalen, Steve McLean
Contact Email
l.troalen@nms.ac.uk, s.mclean@nms.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312474118

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH5 1JA
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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECTRUM SERVICE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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