Tender

Building Cleaning Services

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Tender

18 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University is inviting tenders for Building Cleaning Services at their Student Halls of Residence located at the Edinburgh Campus in Riccarton and the Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels. This procurement falls under the Education industry category and the services are to be delivered in regions UKM75 (Edinburgh) and UKM91 (Galashiels). The tender is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 17 April 2025 at 12:00 pm. The open procedure procurement method is being utilised, allowing for electronic submissions only.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services to expand their portfolio by working with a reputable academic institution. Companies with a strong track record in building cleaning, particularly those with experience in residential facilities, will find this contract well-suited to their abilities. The contract will run for 90 days with no available renewal options, and bidders are required to confirm specific authorisations or memberships, such as BICSc or an equivalent. The procurement exercise focuses on both technical and commercial aspects, with a higher weight on commercial criteria (70%).

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Notice Title

Building Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Heriot-Watt University (HWU) wishes to seek competitive tenders for services associated with Building Cleaning Services at the Student Halls of Residence, Edinburgh Campus at Riccarton and the Student Halls of Residence, Scottish Borders Campus at Galashiels.

Lot Information

Edinburgh Campus

Heriot-Watt University (HWU) wishes to seek competitive tenders for services associated with Building Cleaning Services at the Student Halls of Residence, Edinburgh Campus at Riccarton.

Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels

Heriot-Watt University (HWU) wishes to seek competitive tenders for services associated with Building Cleaning Services at the Student Halls of Residence, Scottish Borders Campus at Galashiels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793644
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526281
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Rosemary Carson
Contact Email
r.r.carson@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314514443

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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