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title: "Cefas: RFQ for the Provision of External Building Cleaning Services (Lowestoft)"
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# Cefas: RFQ for the Provision of External Building Cleaning Services (Lowestoft)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-755f85c4-7e7a-49a1-8e90-027c52806e7f

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently seeking bids for the provision of external building cleaning services at its newly established office in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. This open procurement opportunity, classified under building-cleaning services (CPV code: 90911200), has a tender period that ends on 26th February 2020. The successful contractor will be required to maintain the exterior of the building, ensuring compliance with the manufacturer's cleaning recommendations, particularly for areas that require work at height. The value of the contract is set at £45,000, and the contract period is from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in cleaning services, particularly those equipped to manage tasks at height. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, showcasing their qualifications and relevant experience. Businesses that provide access equipment or possess expertise in cleaning varied building materials will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

## 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. As some of the elements of the work will be delivered at height, the successful Tenderer must be qualified to work at height and must demonstrate the ability to carry out the task to meet Cefas requirements (a man safe system is already in place). The paving surrounding the building is level providing a maximum ground bearing capacity of 5kn m2 which can provide suitable access for multiple solutions including access for complaint Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79638aca-a594-4a99-a361-1df94316065c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2020 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79638aca-a594-4a99-a361-1df94316065c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79638aca-a594-4a99-a361-1df94316065c
  11th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

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