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title: "Cefas: External Building Cleaning Services"
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# Cefas: External Building Cleaning Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bb4ccdf-33cb-4aeb-a0d4-5bc3cc5bd029

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "External Building Cleaning Services" tender is underway, initiated by Cefas, a prominent organisation situated in Lowestoft, East of England. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically related to exterior cleaning work for buildings, and it has a total contract value of £40,000. The open procurement method allows various suppliers to participate, while the contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2020 and will run until 30th April 2023. Notably, the tender period concluded on 26th February 2020, and the award was announced on 26th April 2020.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in building maintenance and cleaning services. Businesses with expertise in exterior building cleaning and those familiar with diverse building materials will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively in this market. The nature of the contract's long duration also allows for sustained business engagement and potential for future contracts, making it an attractive prospect for those looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

Cefas has recently moved into a purpose built office building at its head office site in Lowestoft and have a requirement to procure a regular cleaning service to maintain the exterior of the building. The building presents a variety of materials and finishes that require a suitable cleaning regime to ensure compliance to manufacturer's recommendations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7192bc-835f-4b2b-a4f2-36dbf4613e0f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BCLEAN WINDOWS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings
- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2020 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7192bc-835f-4b2b-a4f2-36dbf4613e0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7192bc-835f-4b2b-a4f2-36dbf4613e0f
  27th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

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