Planning

Sustainable Cleaning Services

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Planning

02 May 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland is planning a procurement process for Sustainable Cleaning Services. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for June 10, 2024. The tender, titled "Sustainable Cleaning Services," is aimed at suppliers with expertise in sustainable cleaning systems, energy reduction practices, supply chain evaluation for low carbon transitions, sustainable sourcing, and community benefit initiatives. Suppliers are required to submit responses by 19th May 2024. The buying organization for this tender is Historic Environment Scotland based in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender for Sustainable Cleaning Services by Historic Environment Scotland presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in sustainable cleaning solutions, environmental accreditation, and community benefit initiatives to compete. The procurement method for this tender is an electronic submission, with a contract value of £9 million GBP. Suppliers with knowledge of cleaning services for heritage sites, laboratories, periodic and emergency cleaning, as well as pest control, would be well-suited to engage with this tender. The deadline for submitting questions related to the tender is 10 May 2024.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sustainable Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is undertaking market research in relation to the provision of Cleaning Materials, including cleaning and washroom services, for our offices and properties in care. We will be going out to tender in June 2024, and are looking to engage with suppliers that have: Knowledge of sustainable cleaning systems and/or innovative solutions currently available on the market. Experience of implementing energy reduction practices to reduce operational emissions. Researched and identified alternative, more sustainable, equipment, materials, products, and processes. Experience of engaging with suppliers and evaluating supply chains to encourage the transition to a low carbon and circular economy. Identified and overcame barriers associated with the sustainable sourcing of materials and implementation of sustainable cleaning solutions. Experience of following BACS/UKCPI Sustainable Cleaning Guide and EU Green Public Procurement comprehensive criteria (P7). Experience of implementing community benefit initiatives. Experience of developing/implementing data management systems to baselining scope 3 emissions. Developed systems to measure and monitor performance against environmental and/or social outcomes. Utilized Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) to support internal innovation processes and guide material choices. Endorsed specific ecolabels/Environmental Product Declaration's (EPDs). Gained some form of environmental and/or social accreditation. HES wishes to lower its environmental impact, comply with Scottish Government Guidance, and meet our own organisational targets through the purchase of more sustainable goods and service. We will use the information gathered from this notice to assess market capability and draft our specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HES is a non-departmental public body with charitable status. We are responsible for more than 300 properties of national importance; including Edinburgh Castle, Skara Brae, Fort George, and numerous smaller sites, which together draw more than 5 million visitors per year. HES requires a variety of cleaning services for our various sites throughout Scotland, these services will include, but are not limited to. Building/office cleaning Specialist cleaning of monuments and heritage sites. Cleaning of laboratories and similar hygienic environments. Window Cleaning Ad hoc periodic cleans (e.g., carpets, blinds, high level areas). Ad hoc special cleans (e.g., on completion of a project). Ad hoc emergency cleaning (e.g., following spillages). Supply of disposables and other materials associated with the cleaning service. Pest Control Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000765457
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504382
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

39830000 - Cleaning products

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

90919100 - Cleaning services of office equipment

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Fiona Fretwell
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316688866

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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