Tender

CLEANING SERVICES FOR UHI SHETLAND COLLEGE CAMPUSES

UHI SHETLAND

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Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Cleaning Services for UHI Shetland College Campuses", initiated by UHI Shetland, is currently at the Tender stage. UHI Shetland, located in Lerwick, is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver comprehensive cleaning services across various campuses in Shetland, including the Main Building in Lerwick, Scalloway, the John Goodlad Centre, and Port Arthur House Scalloway Campus. This open procedure falls under the services category with an electronic submission method. Key dates include a tender period ending on 3rd April 2026, followed by an award period starting on the same day. Bidders should note that the contracted services are scheduled to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029, with options for extension.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for cleaning service providers, particularly those with experience in servicing educational institutions or managing multiple locations. Companies within the facilities management industry, as well as smaller cleaning enterprises looking to expand their client base in the Shetland region, are well-suited to compete in this bid. The contract not only offers long-term engagement but also potential renewal opportunities, thus providing business stability and growth potential over several years. Businesses that are adept in meeting the requirements of public sector projects and can deliver quality services efficiently will likely find this tender advantageous.

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Notice Title

CLEANING SERVICES FOR UHI SHETLAND COLLEGE CAMPUSES

Notice Description

The College is seeking to appoint a contractor for the provision of comprehensive cleaning services across multiple college locations in Shetland, including the Main Building (Lerwick), Main Building (Scalloway), John Goodlad Centre & Port Arthur House Scalloway Campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The College is seeking to appoint a contractor for the provision of comprehensive cleaning services across multiple college locations in Shetland, including the Main Building (Lerwick), Main Building (Scalloway), John Goodlad Centre & Port Arthur House Scalloway Campus.

Renewal: 2 additional 1-year periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822131
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548406
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

90910000 - 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
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UHI SHETLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
communications.shetland@uhi.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595771000

Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK
Postcode
ZE1 0PX
Post Town
Lerwick
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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