This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2021 at 01:00

Tender

26 May 2021 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Lanarkshire Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Provision of Window and Glazing Cleaning – 2022-2025," focusing on general cleaning services for various buildings owned or operated by the Council. This process is currently in the Award stage, with contracts awarded on 22nd October 2021. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, covering services necessary for the maintenance of office accommodations, educational establishments, care facilities, and other public structures located in Motherwell, UK. The total estimated value of the contract is £320,000, with a submission deadline that has already passed as of 28th June 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in window and glazing cleaning services, particularly those with capabilities in working at height and utilising specialised access methods. Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that possess experience in commercial cleaning in diverse environments such as schools, hospitals, and public buildings are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the successful bidder may engage in community benefit initiatives, providing potential avenues for local employment and training opportunities, which could enhance their business growth and reputation in the market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Window and Glazing Cleaning - 2022-2025

Notice Description

The establishment of a contract for the provision of window and glazing cleaning to various buildings and structures owned and/or operated by North Lanarkshire Council. Buildings and structures that fall within scope of this project include but are not limited to office accommodation, schools and educational establishments, depots and warehouses, residential and care facilities, concert venues, libraries, halls, pedestrian bridges and glazed structures. Services required to be delivered throughout the duration of the contract will fall within general window and glazing cleaning however in some instances, properties and structures may require specialist access techniques to be undertaken due to design features to undertake and complete requirements. As a result, contractors may be required to undertake works via specialist access methods such as; long water fed poles, mobile elevated work platforms, self-propelled booms, cradles and rope access and have to demonstrate their ability and experience to undertake such work. Contractors will be required to demonstrate good Covid practices as they will be required to enter into Council properties and this will be detailed within the Specification.

Lot Information

Operational Property and Specialist Structures

Lot 1 comprises of buildings and property that allows North Lanarkshire Council and its Arm's Length External Organisations (ALEO's) to undertake its daily operational business as well as facilities utilised by the general public. Requirements within Lot 1 include but are not limited to, small single storey buildings to large office complexes up to 10 storeys, depots and warehouses, leisure centres, libraries and halls. Lot 1 also contains a number of specialist structures that require glazing to be cleaned due to their specialist design features. A number of buildings within this lot will/may require specialist access techniques to be utilised due to design features to undertake and complete requirements. As a result, the successful Bidder may be required to undertake works via specialist access methods such as: long water fed poles, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, self-propelled booms, cradles and rope access and have to demonstrate their ability and experience to undertake such work.

Renewal: Optional extension periods no less than three months each with a maximum extension period of 12 months from the expiry of the initial contract period.

Educational Establishments

Lot 2 comprises of all Educational establishments maintained by the Councils Facility Support Services on behalf of the Councils Education, Skills and Youth Employment Services. Lot 2 requirements include Nursery Schools, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Additional Support Needs Schools. These will consist of one internal and one external clean per annum per school of all external windows. In the main Primary schools require to be scheduled within term time and access times would be typically between 7.00am and 4.00pm. Currently there are 17 campuses within Lot 2 that are Public Private Partnership (PPP) buildings. These schools are owned by ENGIE and as a result, the successful Bidder within Lot 2 may have to undergo a separate vetting process in order to undertake work at PPP schools. Frequency is two internal and two external cleans per annum per campus of all external windows. Please note that Primary schools within PPP should be scheduled for Easter and October and Secondary schools within PPP should be scheduled for Summer break and Christmas Break. A number of buildings within this lot will require specialist access techniques to be utilised due to design features to undertake and complete requirements. As a result, the successful Bidder may be required to undertake works via specialist access methods such as: long water fed poles, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, self-propelled booms, cradles and rope access and have to demonstrate their ability and experience to undertake such work. Due to the nature of the surroundings that work is required to be undertaken within Lot 2, the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 may be applicable. Additional information on the Act can be found within Part 8 of the Specification.

Renewal: Optional extension periods no less than three months each with a maximum extension period of 12 months from the expiry of the initial contract period.

Residential and Care Establishments

Lot 3 comprises of all Residential and Care Establishments. Requirements within this lot include Retirement Housing Complexes, Care Homes, Day Care Centres and any other Care Facility the Council operates. A number of buildings within this lot will require specialist access techniques to be utilised due to design features to undertake and complete requirements. As a result, the successful Bidder may be required to undertake works via specialist access methods such as: long water fed poles, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, self-propelled booms, cradles and rope access and have to demonstrate their ability and experience to undertake such work. Due to the nature of the surroundings that work is required to be undertaken within Lot 3, the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 may be applicable. Additional information on the Act can be found within Part 8 of this Specification.

Renewal: Optional extension periods no less than three months each with a maximum extension period of 12 months from the expiry of the initial contract period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000654626
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431033
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
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
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,232 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20214 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
North Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

J.Kyle Cleaning Services

Maxim Facilities Management Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416473
    Provision of Window and Glazing Cleaning - 2022-2025 - The establishment of a contract for the provision of window and glazing cleaning to various buildings and structures owned and/or operated by North Lanarkshire Council. Buildings and structures that fall within scope of this project include but are not limited to office accommodation, schools and educational establishments, depots and warehouses, residential and care facilities, concert venues, libraries, halls, pedestrian bridges and glazed structures. Services required to be delivered throughout the duration of the contract will fall within general window and glazing cleaning however in some instances, properties and structures may require specialist access techniques to be undertaken due to design features to undertake and complete requirements. As a result, contractors may be required to undertake works via specialist access methods such as; long water fed poles, mobile elevated work platforms, self-propelled booms, cradles and rope access and have to demonstrate their ability and experience to undertake such work. Contractors will be required to demonstrate good Covid practices as they will be required to enter into Council properties and this will be detailed within the Specification.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431033
    Provision of Window and Glazing Cleaning - 2022-2025 - The establishment of a contract for the provision of window and glazing cleaning to various buildings and structures owned and/or operated by North Lanarkshire Council. Buildings and structures that fall within scope of this project include but are not limited to office accommodation, schools and educational establishments, depots and warehouses, residential and care facilities, concert venues, libraries, halls, pedestrian bridges and glazed structures. Services required to be delivered throughout the duration of the contract will fall within general window and glazing cleaning however in some instances, properties and structures may require specialist access techniques to be undertaken due to design features to undertake and complete requirements. As a result, contractors may be required to undertake works via specialist access methods such as; long water fed poles, mobile elevated work platforms, self-propelled booms, cradles and rope access and have to demonstrate their ability and experience to undertake such work. Contractors will be required to demonstrate good Covid practices as they will be required to enter into Council properties and this will be detailed within the Specification.

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