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title: "Window Cleaning Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061537"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-02-03"
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# Window Cleaning Services

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061537

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University is currently at the tender stage of a procurement process to appoint a window cleaning service provider for its campuses and properties located in Edinburgh and Galashiels. This procurement, with a title of "Window Cleaning Services," falls under the services category and is classified under the CPV code 90911000, which includes accommodation, building, and window cleaning services. The open procedure is being used for the tender, which commenced with a submission deadline of 5th March 2026. The contract, valued at £400,000, is set for a duration of 1080 days with a possibility of renewal for an additional two years based on satisfactory performance and ongoing requirements. Key locations include Hermiston House and Panmure House within Edinburgh's UKM75 region.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in window cleaning services, especially those based in or near Edinburgh. Organisations meeting the procurement criteria, which include holding relevant authorisations or memberships such as the Federation of Window Cleaners (FWC) and Safety Accredited Member (SAM) scheme, will find this tender advantageous. The tender requires electronic submission via the PCS-Tender system, creating opportunities for firms to demonstrate their technical and commercial capabilities. With award criteria favouring a 60% emphasis on technical quality and 40% on price, this tender could particularly benefit experienced service providers with robust operational capabilities and competitive pricing strategies.

## Notice

The University is seeking to appoint a window cleaning service provider for its Edinburgh and Galashiels Campuses and properties located within the city of Edinburgh; Hermiston House and Panmure House.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking to appoint a window cleaning service provider for its Edinburgh and Galashiels Campuses and properties located within the city of Edinburgh; Hermiston House and Panmure House. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58(1) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 24 months (12 + 12) subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009392-2026 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2031. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009392-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://hw.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822479
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00307
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/toolkit/dashboard/dashboard.do?_ncp=1770031432926.63096-2
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/toolkit/negotiation/tender/list/myTnd/show.si?from=menu&reset=true#fh

## Provenance

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