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Nightshift Cleaning Services - Oriam

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Tender

13 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University, located at Riccarton, Edinburgh, is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Nightshift Cleaning Services - Oriam." The procurement is aimed at securing competitive tenders for night-time cleaning services at Oriam, the National Performance Centre for Sport, which is situated on the University's Edinburgh campus. The industry category for this contract falls under 'Education,' and the procurement method specified is 'open procedure,' allowing for electronic submission of tenders. The deadline for submissions is set for 14th July 2025 at 12:00 PM. The tender process emphasizes services to be provided on specific nights, namely Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with operations between 10 PM and 6 AM, amounting to a total estimated contract value of £327,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those capable of providing flexible nightshift operations. Companies that have the appropriate authorisations or memberships, such as BICSc or equivalent, will be well-positioned to compete. Given the contract's significant value and requirement for consistent weekly service, it is an advantageous opportunity for established cleaning companies seeking to expand their client base in the educational sector. The contract's focus on quality and price as award criteria further suggests that businesses capable of maintaining high service standards at competitive rates will have a significant advantage in securing the tender.

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Notice Title

Nightshift Cleaning Services - Oriam

Notice Description

The Contract is for services associated with Nightshift Building Cleaning Services at Oriam, the National Performance Centre for Sport located within the University's Riccarton Campus, Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Heriot-Watt University wishes to Award a Contract for services associated with Nightshift Building Cleaning Services at Oriam, the National Performance Centre for Sport located within the University's Riccarton Campus, Edinburgh.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801752
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546919
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

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£327,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£327,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£327,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months 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
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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLEXI CLEAN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532575
    Nightshift Cleaning Services - Oriam - Heriot-Watt University wishes to seek competitive tenders for services associated with Nightshift Building Cleaning Services at Oriam, the National Performance Centre for Sport located within the University's Riccarton Campus, Edinburgh. The Tenderers must be able to provide night cleaning cover on the specified days throughout the week. These days are Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Tenderers who cannot supply a cleaning service on those days will not be considered. The times that the Tenderer can operate is between 10pm and 6am. Rotas can be agreed with the successful Tenderer.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546919
    Nightshift Cleaning Services - Oriam - The Contract is for services associated with Nightshift Building Cleaning Services at Oriam, the National Performance Centre for Sport located within the University's Riccarton Campus, Edinburgh.

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