Tender

Window Cleaning Services

NHS LOTHIAN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

23 Feb 2023 at 00:00

Tender

30 Jan 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Lothian is looking for a contractor to provide window cleaning services across its estate in the UKM region. The tender, titled "Window Cleaning Services," falls under the services category. The submission deadline for tenders has been extended to 8 March 2023. The NHS Lothian buildings require regular maintenance and reactive window cleaning to ensure a high standard of upkeep.

This opportunity presents businesses in the cleaning services industry with a chance to secure a long-term contract with NHS Lothian. Companies with experience in providing quality window cleaning services in healthcare settings, such as hospitals and health centers, across Edinburgh and surrounding areas would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 1 March 2023, and the award period starting on the same day.

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Notice Title

Window Cleaning Services

Notice Description

NHS Lothian requires to appoint a single suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake all window cleaning, internal and external, within specified locations across the NHS Lothian estate. The contract will ensure that the NHS Lothian buildings are maintained to a high standard by regular maintenance and reactive window cleaning.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Lothian requires to appoint a single suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake all window cleaning, internal and external, within specified locations across the NHS Lothian estate. Most of the work is planned, with window cleaning services to be undertaken at a variety of healthcare premises, for example, Hospitals and Health Centres across Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. Unplanned work may be required on an ad hoc basis. The service must be responsive to the needs of the Board and offer flexibility to adapt to emerging needs. The successful contractor must be willing to work collaboratively with NHS Lothian's Facilities personnel. Prior to commencing the contract, the Contractor is deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the needs of each building listed in the Commercial Schedule with reference to working at height regulations and other Health and Safety requirements.

Renewal: The contract includes the option to extend by 2 periods of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000720622
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB472005
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is expected that contract will be retendered in 2028.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LOTHIAN
Contact Name
Diana Rapan
Contact Email
diana.rapan@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7977246888

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
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, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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