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title: "FTS048 Cleaning Services - Inverness Campus"
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# FTS048 Cleaning Services - Inverness Campus

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f17f

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## Summary

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is undertaking a procurement process for cleaning services at Inverness Campus, targeting the industry category of cleaning and sanitation services. The tender is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 2nd February 2026 and the contract set to commence on 1st June 2026. An envisaged total contract value ranges between £127,800 to £182,600 for the initial two years, with potential extensions up to five years. The location of service delivery is specified as UKM62, Inverness, United Kingdom. The procurement method is open procedure under the authority of HIE, a regional or local agency focused on economic affairs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning and sanitation services. The contract includes provisions for modifications based on the evolving needs of Inverness Campus, which can facilitate flexible business growth. Companies experienced in providing comprehensive cleaning services, including accommodation, office, and window cleaning, will find themselves well-suited to meet this procurement's demands. Suppliers with strong management, quality methodologies, and a commitment to fair work practices and net-zero initiatives will be particularly competitive. The tender encourages electronic submissions, allowing companies to streamline their bid process and allocate resources efficiently.

## Notice

HIE requires a suitable qualified and experienced supplier to provide cleaning services at a number of buildings at Inverness Campus. The contract will be let from 1 June 2026 for the initial period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Conditions, with HIE having the option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months and another further period of up to 12 months following the Initial Term (i.e. the maximum contract length including the optional extension periods is 5 years). The currently envisaged budget for the the first 2 years is GBP 127,800 - GBP 182,600 (excluding VAT). The prices will remain fixed for Year 1 and 2 of the contract, thereafter a price increase mechanism may apply, as per the tender documents. The value stated in sections II.1.5 and II.2.6. refers to the estimated contract value over the maximum length of the contract (i.e. 5 years).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The services required include cleaning and housekeeping, day cleaning and periodic cleaning services. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: see tender documents

Renewal: It is expected that the contract will be let from 1 June 2026 for the initial period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the T&Cs, with HIE having the option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months and another further period of up to 12 months following the Initial Term (i.e. the maximum contract length including the optional extension periods is 5 years).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020933-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the contract or at the end of the contract, including any extension period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £498,000 |
| Lots value | £498,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services
- 90910000 - Cleaning services
- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
- 90911300 - Window-cleaning services
- 90919000 - Office, school and office equipment cleaning services
- 90919200 - Office cleaning services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020933-2026
- 9 Dec 2025 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080942-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815316
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00313
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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