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title: "ITT278 Appointment of a Window Cleaning/External Cleaning Contractor."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a74f"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON"
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# ITT278 Appointment of a Window Cleaning/External Cleaning Contractor.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a74f

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## Summary

The University of Northampton is conducting a tender for the "Appointment of a Window Cleaning/External Cleaning Contractor." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on window-cleaning services, and is located in Northampton, UK. The status of this procurement is currently active, with the contract period set for 3 years, starting in September 2021, and offers the option for up to two additional one-year extensions at the university's discretion. The estimated total contract value is £270,000 for the initial term, escalating to a potential total of £450,000 with extensions. The submission deadline for this tender is set for 21 May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those offering environmentally friendly practices and innovations in window and external cleaning. Companies experienced in high-level glazing, building fabric cleaning, and graffiti removal would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the university’s expressed interest in innovative methods for service delivery, businesses that can demonstrate unique approaches to achieving high standards of cleaning are likely to stand out in this competitive process.

## Notice

The University of Northampton is seeking an efficient, innovative, high quality window cleaning, building fabric, architectural features cleaning service, conducted in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner. The service will also include graffiti removal, high level internal glazing, signage and ad hoc cleaning of the external features of buildings, glazing or street furniture. High level guttering should also be included as part of programme of works.The University currently utilises a contractor that supplies 2 full time equivalent (FTE) to achieve its external cleaning requirements (including internal glazing.) Whilst the University of Northampton is looking for a tender based on this system, we are also open to suggestions for improved methods of running the contract.The contract shall be for a period of 3 years with the possibility entirely at the University's discretion for up to 2 further one-year extensions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Northampton is seeking an efficient, innovative, high quality window cleaning, building fabric, architectural features cleaning service, conducted in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner. The service will also include graffiti removal, high level internal glazing, signage and ad hoc cleaning of the external features of buildings, glazing or street furniture. High level guttering should also be included as part of programme of works.The University currently utilises a contractor that supplies 2 full time equivalent (FTE) to achieve its external cleaning requirements (including internal glazing.) Whilst the University of Northampton is looking for a tender based on this system, we are also open to suggestions for improved methods of running the contract.Tenderers will need to demonstrate in their tender return that they will provide expertise in cleaning of glazing (external and internal), building fabric, cladding and architectural features, conducted in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner. The service will also include graffiti removal, high level internal glazing, signage and ad hoc cleaning of the external features of buildings, glazing or street furniture. High level guttering should also be included as part of program of works. The University requires an organisation to provide the services outlined for a period of 3 years with the possibility entirely at the University's discretion for up to 2 further one-year extensions. Additional information: The University envisages entering a 3-year contract with the option to extend entirely at the University discretion for a further 2 x 1 year extensions. The value in II.1.7, PS277,840 is based on the initial Contract period of 3 years with the possibility for up to 2 x 1 year extensions at a value of PS190,992 giving a maximum total of PS468,832 over a period of 5 years.

Renewal: The contract may be extended entirely at the University's discretion for a further 2 one-year extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026692-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | £270,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £277,840 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 5PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Delapre and Rushmere |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLEAN 4 SHAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90690000 - Graffiti removal services
- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services
- 90911300 - Window-cleaning services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2021 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026692-2021
- 19 Apr 2021 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008158-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northampton.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnorthampton/

## Provenance

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