Tender

Provision of Common Area Cleaning Services, Highland Region, 2026-29

CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Tender

09 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cairn Housing Association is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of Common Area Cleaning Services, Highland Region, 2026-29." This opportunity is concentrated in the services category, specifically focusing on housing and community amenities, with a geographic emphasis on Inverness and nearby locations such as Aviemore, Dingwall, Forres, and Nairn. Interested parties should note the deadline for submissions is 8th May 2026, at 12:00 PM, with the award period starting shortly after at 12:30 PM on the same day. The procurement method is open, encouraging a wide range of suppliers to respond electronically.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services. The contract covers multiple sites and offers potential for extended engagement, with options to renew the contract into the fourth and fifth years. Companies with experience in delivering consistent, high-quality cleaning services across large and varied locations would be particularly well-suited to compete. The need for businesses to comply with electronic submission requirements and potentially provide staff names and qualifications highlights the importance of preparedness and attention to detail in the bidding process, making it an ideal opportunity for well-organised firms aiming to expand their service offerings in the housing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Common Area Cleaning Services, Highland Region, 2026-29

Notice Description

Weekly cleaning at the social housing developments listed in the appended tender documents, plus daily cleaning at Cairn Housing's Inverness offices.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As per appended invitation to tender

Renewal: Options to extend contract into fourth and fifth years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828953
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553505
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

90919200 - Office 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
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4GH
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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