Tender

Knowes Housing Association Ltd. Common Area Cleaning, Various Locations, Faifley

KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD.

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Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Knowes Housing Association Ltd. is seeking bids for a contract titled "Knowes Housing Association Ltd. Common Area Cleaning, Various Locations, Faifley," under the public procurement category of "services" within the "Housing and community amenities" industry. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, using an open procurement method. Located in Faifley, Clydebank, this contract involves routine cleaning and disinfecting of common areas in communal residential properties. The deadline for submissions is 3rd July 2026 at 12:00 PM, and the contract has a duration of 36 months with the possibility of a 24-month extension, contingent on performance reviews and tenant feedback.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in cleaning and facilities management, particularly those with experience in residential community environments. Ideal candidates would have the capability to deliver consistent and high-quality cleaning services while adhering to the specific criteria set out by the contracting authority. As the procurement process favours electronic submissions, firms with robust digital capabilities and efficient document management systems could find themselves particularly well-suited. Companies registered within professional or trade organisations, as required by UK regulations, are encouraged to participate, potentially leading to long-term growth opportunities upon successful contract completion.

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Notice Title

Knowes Housing Association Ltd. Common Area Cleaning, Various Locations, Faifley

Notice Description

The work comprises the routine cleaning and disinfecting of common close areas. The contract duration is 36 months with the option to extend by a further 24 months on a yearly basis subject to satisfactory review as assessed by the Association's Housing Management and by tenant feedback.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The works comprise the routine cleaning and disinfection of common close areas to communal residential properties.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of then Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a further variable period(s) of up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833462
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557107
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

90911200 - Building-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
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The contract duration is 36 months after which the contract will be re- procured or extended for a maximum further period of 24 months.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CLYDEBANK
Postcode
G81 4EU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Clydebank Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557107
    Knowes Housing Association Ltd. Common Area Cleaning, Various Locations, Faifley - The work comprises the routine cleaning and disinfecting of common close areas. The contract duration is 36 months with the option to extend by a further 24 months on a yearly basis subject to satisfactory review as assessed by the Association's Housing Management and by tenant feedback.

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