--- title: "Provision of Cleaning, Window Cleaning and Pest Control at UK Astronomy Technology Centre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-155a9f0c-2b44-4cfc-b7d9-7d399065f6b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-155a9f0c-2b44-4cfc-b7d9-7d399065f6b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-155a9f0c-2b44-4cfc-b7d9-7d399065f6b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-155a9f0c-2b44-4cfc-b7d9-7d399065f6b6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-03-19" --- # Provision of Cleaning, Window Cleaning and Pest Control at UK Astronomy Technology Centre Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-155a9f0c-2b44-4cfc-b7d9-7d399065f6b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-155a9f0c-2b44-4cfc-b7d9-7d399065f6b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-155a9f0c-2b44-4cfc-b7d9-7d399065f6b6.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Cleaning, Window Cleaning and Pest Control at UK Astronomy Technology Centre," which is categorised under cleaning services (CPV code: 90911000). This contract has been awarded to MITIE Cleaning & Environmental Services Limited and is focused on providing essential cleaning and pest control services at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre located at the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh. The contract commenced on 1st April 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2025. Although the tender has now closed, it was originally published to facilitate the appointment of a contractor who would collaborate with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the open procedure for services, with an estimated value of £363,253.17. This tender offers compelling opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning and environmental services, particularly those experienced in servicing educational and research facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide a strong proposal encompassing routine cleaning, window cleaning, and pest control services would be well-suited to compete in this space. Businesses looking to establish themselves in public sector contracts will find the processes and requirements set by UK SBS, which operates as an intermediary for various public contracts, advantageous for exploring future collaborations and opportunities in similar contracts. ## Notice **Please note this is a Notice of Award, not an Opportunity** UK SBS wishes to establish a contract for the appointment of a Contractor who will work collaboratively with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI, Science and Technology Facilities Council (the Contracting Authority) with a view to providing cleaning services, window cleaning and pest control at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre based at the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh. UK SBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as may be amended from time to time), (the "Regulations"). This is a Services Contract being procured under the OJEU Open Procedure Regulations. Additional information: The UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) is a national centre of excellence for the development of scientific instrumentation and facilities for ground- and space-based astronomy. Based at the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh, and operated by STFC it has a world class reputation for delivering innovative and capable cameras, spectrometers and even turnkey telescope systems. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b322e4e5-a443-432b-bba4-d57c697f3856 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £363,253 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £363,253 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MITIE CLEANING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services ## Release History - 19 Mar 2021 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b322e4e5-a443-432b-bba4-d57c697f3856 - 22 Dec 2020 at 08:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5559b32-ac73-4b64-9435-ebe9aa287759 - 4 Dec 2020 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5559b32-ac73-4b64-9435-ebe9aa287759 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b322e4e5-a443-432b-bba4-d57c697f3856 19th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5559b32-ac73-4b64-9435-ebe9aa287759 22nd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c05738f-f85d-4cb8-99e8-49494b1135bb FM20062 - Tender Documentation - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8318f447-3e38-4555-aca1-f7ab3c02b888 FM20062 Tender documents 2 ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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