Award

Window Cleaning Services

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

20 Dec 2024 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

02 Aug 2024 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

15 Jul 2024 at 00:00

Tender

05 Jul 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for window cleaning services across its property portfolio. The contract, which forms part of the general public services category, covers the area of UKM93 in Irvine, Scotland. This procurement process concluded with the award notice being published on 20th December 2024, following an open procedure. The contract involves two lots: one for corporate buildings and another for temporary accommodation units. The awarded contracts to Struan Window Cleaning were signed on 17th December 2024, with values of £193,090 and £99,825 respectively.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses particularly in the cleaning services sector. SMEs like Struan Window Cleaning, who secured the contract, demonstrate that smaller companies can successfully compete and supply services for large public sector projects. Businesses with expertise in facility management or specialised residential cleaning services are well-suited to participate in such tenders, especially those possessing relevant certifications for quality, health and safety, and environmental management. With potential for additional properties to be added to the contract and renewal options available, there is ample scope for business growth and extended engagements.

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Notice Title

Window Cleaning Services

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) are seeking to implement a window cleaning contract to service the different window cleaning requirements of the Council's property portfolio.

Lot Information

Temporary Accommodation Units

This is a standalone lot for the Temporary Accommodation team's tenants made up of 242 residential properties. Access and cleaning schedules will require to be more flexible than Lot 1 due to the nature of the service

Options: Additional properties may be added during the life of this contract.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to an additional 36 months

Corporate Buildings

Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for cleaning a large percentage of NAC's properties, namely schools, some office buildings (e.g. Cunninghame House and Bridgegate), libraries and sheltered housing units. Other services requiring regular window cleaning through this lot are as follows: Housing (Supported Living Developments) HSCP (Day Services)

Options: Additional properties may be added during the life of this contract.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to an additional 36 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000771427
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520849
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

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£191,170 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£292,915 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
9 months before expiry of current contract

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura Keane, Raymond Hamilton
Contact Email
laurakeane@north-ayrshire.gov.uk, raymondhamilton@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRUAN WINDOW CLEANING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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