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Window Cleaning Services

Heriot-Watt University

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, is seeking a service provider for window cleaning services across its Edinburgh and Galashiels campuses, including Hermiston House and Panmure House. The procurement process follows an open procedure, categorised under services, and is currently at the tender stage. The tender, identified by "HWU-UK-2526-079-00", is active and open to submissions until 4th March 2026, with the award period starting immediately thereafter on the same date. The contract is valued at £400,000 and offers a potential duration of up to six years, including possible extensions subject to performance and ongoing needs.

This tender represents ample opportunity for businesses in the facilities management industry, particularly those specialising in window cleaning services, to bolster their portfolio by aligning themselves with a renowned educational institution. Open to economic operators holding relevant authorisations or memberships, such as from the Federation of Window Cleaners and the Safety Accredited Member scheme, the selection criteria prioritise quality with a 60% technical evaluation weight. Firms able to demonstrate robust technical capabilities, competitive pricing, and a commitment to compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 are well-positioned to benefit substantially from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Window Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint a window cleaning service provider for its Edinburgh and Galashiels Campuses and properties located within the city of Edinburgh; Hermiston House and Panmure House.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking to appoint a window cleaning service provider for its Edinburgh and Galashiels Campuses and properties located within the city of Edinburgh; Hermiston House and Panmure House.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58(1) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 24 months (12 + 12) subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822238
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548654
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
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2031.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Heriot-Watt University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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