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Building Cleaning Services, Student Halls of Residence

Heriot-Watt University

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19 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University is seeking competitive tenders for building cleaning services at its Student Halls of Residence, located at the Edinburgh Campus in Riccarton and the Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels. This tender, under ID HWU-UK-2526-289-00 and titled "Building Cleaning Services, Student Halls of Residence," falls within the education sector and aims to ensure cleanliness and maintenance of student accommodation spaces. Active as of 19 March 2026, the procurement process is at the tendering stage, with submissions due by 20 April 2026. The procurement method is open, allowing businesses to submit electronic proposals, particularly focusing on regions UKM75 and UKM91. Interested parties should note that the contract is valued at £375,000 and covers services with defined criteria, prioritising price at 60% and technical aspects at 40%. The contract is expected to begin on the same date submissions close, 20 April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for cleaning services businesses, especially those equipped to meet technical and commercial criteria, and capable of managing large-scale operations across multiple sites. Companies experienced in providing high-quality cleaning services and able to demonstrate competitive pricing would be well-suited to this opportunity. Heriot-Watt University's procurement practices also suggest potential room for business growth through positive performance and long-term partnerships, given the recurrence of such contracts anticipated in January 2029. Firms considering participation should prepare thorough proposals ensuring compliance with the necessary regulations and submission requirements, particularly those related to technical qualifications and financial standing. This is an excellent chance for cleaning firms to expand their services within the education sector, gaining exposure and valuable clientele in prominent Scottish locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Building Cleaning Services, Student Halls of Residence

Notice Description

Heriot-Watt University (HWU) intends to invite competitive tenders for the provision of Building Cleaning Services at the Student Halls of Residence located at both the Edinburgh Campus in Riccarton and the Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels.

Lot Information

Jean Muir Student Village, Galashiels

Heriot-Watt University (HWU) intends to invite competitive tenders for the provision of Building Cleaning Services at the Student Halls of Residence located at the Jean Muir Student Village in Galashiels.

Edinburgh Campus

Heriot-Watt University (HWU) intends to invite competitive tenders for the provision of Building Cleaning Services at the Student Halls of Residence located at the Edinburgh Campus in Riccarton, Currie, Edinburgh.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827007
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552090
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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, 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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