Award

Window Cleaning - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jul 2022 at 00:00

Tender

21 Apr 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is currently undertaking a procurement process for window cleaning services, titled "Window Cleaning - University of Aberdeen". This initiative falls under the education industry category and is based in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement is at the award stage, with a contract value of £212,000, signed on 18th July 2022. The services required include both scheduled internal and external window cleaning, together with emergency cleaning services for specific areas, covering approximately 50 academic buildings and various entrance facilities across the university's estate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for window cleaning businesses, particularly those with expertise in servicing educational institutions in urban environments. Companies specialising in industrial cleaning and those capable of adhering to health and safety regulations would be well-positioned to compete. As the contract operates as a ranked framework, the successful bidders, Perfectshine Window Cleaning and First Choice Cleaning Services (Scotland) Ltd, will have the potential for ongoing work based on their performance and compliance with the established criteria, opening avenues for future contracts and growth within the sector.

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Notice Title

Window Cleaning - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of contract to provide internal and external Window Cleaning and Related Services which utilise industry best practice, and are able to complement the University's resources and support activities across the University Estate. The University campuses are primarily located in urban areas and as such buildings are subjected to atmospheric soiling and air pollution. In addition, due to the close proximity to the sea and a significant bird population in the local area, the University requires both scheduled internal and external window and building entrance cleaning services as well as an emergency call-off service for certain high priority areas. In total the University requires window cleaning services for its halls of residence, ca 50 academic/academic-related buildings, and ca 80 entrances, all which are located in and around the City of Aberdeen, with a couple of properties located in Inverurie and at Newburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract to provide internal and external Window Cleaning and Related Services which utilise industry best practice, and are able to complement the University's resources and support activities across the University Estate. The University campuses are primarily located in urban areas and as such buildings are subjected to atmospheric soiling and air pollution. In addition, due to the close proximity to the sea and a significant bird population in the local area, the University requires both scheduled internal and external window and building entrance cleaning services as well as an emergency call-off service for certain high priority areas. In total the University requires window cleaning services for its halls of residence, ca 50 academic/academic-related buildings, and ca 80 entrances, all which are located in and around the City of Aberdeen, with a couple of properties located in Inverurie and at Newburgh. The agreement will operate as a ranked framework. The contractor ranked 1st should receive the purchase order without the need for mini competition if they meet the criteria of labour availability, response, technical ability and time constraints. Should the contractor be unable to meet any or all of these criteria required at the time then the demand can be placed with the second contractor.

Renewal: The contract will run for a period of 3 years commencing 1 August 2022, with the option to extend for a further 1 year, subject to satisfactory performance (reviewed annually) and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000690893
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454194
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£212,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20223 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
Not specified

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

FIRST CHOICE CLEANING SERVICES (SCOTLAND

PERFECTSHINE WINDOW CLEANING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446508
    Window Cleaning - University of Aberdeen - The University of Aberdeen has an institutional requirement to appoint suitable Contractors to provide internal and external Window Cleaning and Related Services which utilise industry best practice, and are able to complement the University's resources and support activities across the University Estate. The University campuses are primarily located in urban areas and as such buildings are subjected to atmospheric soiling and air pollution. In addition, due to the close proximity to the sea and a significant bird population in the local area, the University requires both scheduled internal and external window and building entrance cleaning services as well as an emergency call-off service for certain high priority areas. In total the University requires window cleaning services for its halls of residence, ca 50 academic/academic-related buildings, and ca 80 entrances, all which are located in and around the City of Aberdeen, with a couple of properties located in Inverurie and at Newburgh.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454194
    Window Cleaning - University of Aberdeen - Award of contract to provide internal and external Window Cleaning and Related Services which utilise industry best practice, and are able to complement the University's resources and support activities across the University Estate. The University campuses are primarily located in urban areas and as such buildings are subjected to atmospheric soiling and air pollution. In addition, due to the close proximity to the sea and a significant bird population in the local area, the University requires both scheduled internal and external window and building entrance cleaning services as well as an emergency call-off service for certain high priority areas. In total the University requires window cleaning services for its halls of residence, ca 50 academic/academic-related buildings, and ca 80 entrances, all which are located in and around the City of Aberdeen, with a couple of properties located in Inverurie and at Newburgh.

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