Planning

Window Cleaning Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is in the planning stage of procuring comprehensive window cleaning services for its extensive estate, scheduled under the tender ID EC1077. This procurement process encompasses services across multiple settings, focusing on internal and external cleaning tasks. With the process currently tagged as "planned," the University seeks early input from the market through a Request for Supplier Information (RFI). The procurement opportunity, classified under the services category (CPV 90911000), is aimed at education sector needs and is valued at approximately £550,000. The contract is divided into two main lots, covering various buildings, and services are expected to commence after the future notice date on 16 March 2026. The opportunity is located in Edinburgh, under the UKM75 region.

This procurement presents significant growth potential for businesses in the cleaning services sector, particularly those experienced in educational or large estate environments. Suppliers specialising in comprehensive window cleaning solutions can leverage this opportunity to expand their client base within a prestigious institution such as the University of Edinburgh. Companies with the capability to handle large-scale, service-oriented contracts and those looking to establish or enhance their presence in the Scottish public procurement market will find this tender beneficial. The University's open invitation for market feedback is a unique opportunity for suppliers to influence the procurement strategy, tailoring it to industry norms and best practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Window Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh are seeking suppliers to provide window cleaning services across a wide range of settings in the University estate. As part of the early development process for the University is seeking views and information from the market. This Request for Supplier Information (RFI) aims to gather insight from potential suppliers on the topics outlined below to help shape the University's future procurement strategy for these services.

Lot Information

Accommodation, Catering and Events

Provision of internal and external cleaning for a range of buildings in our accommodation, catering and events buildings.

Estates

Provision of internal and external window cleaning across the University's estate, with the exception of accommodation, catering and events buildings which will form Lot 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822435
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548611
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Steven Glynn
Contact Email
sglynn2@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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