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title: "Building Cleaning Services, Student Halls of Residence"
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# Building Cleaning Services, Student Halls of Residence

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f2e

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University is seeking tenders for Building Cleaning Services at its Student Halls of Residence located at the Edinburgh Campus in Riccarton and the Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels. This procurement is classified under "Accommodation, building and window cleaning services" and involves an open procedure, with key submission details available through electronic methods. The procurement exercise is currently in the tender stage, with an end date for submission set as 20th April 2026. The services contract, valued at £375,000, emphasises a technical-commercial criteria ratio of 40% technical and 60% commercial, providing insights into the assessment focus areas. Businesses have until 12:00pm on 20th April 2026 to submit their bids, after which the bid opening will commence promptly on the same day.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for service providers within the cleaning sector, especially those specialising in accommodation-related services. Companies with robust experience in delivering high-quality cleaning solutions for educational institutions or similar environments would be well-suited to compete. With the procurement offering dual locations, this tender might be appealing to businesses capable of servicing multiple sites. Furthermore, the requirement for adherence to the Modern Slavery Act and compliance documents may necessitate well-established processes and standards, encouraging participation from contractors with strong ethical practices. Being a recurring contract, successful bidders may find opportunities for continued business with Heriot-Watt University, thereby facilitating long-term growth and partnerships in the higher education sector.

## Notice

Heriot-Watt University (HWU) intends to invite competitive tenders for the provision of Building Cleaning Services at the Student Halls of Residence located at both the Edinburgh Campus in Riccarton and the Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels.

### Lot Information

Jean Muir Student Village, Galashiels

Heriot-Watt University (HWU) intends to invite competitive tenders for the provision of Building Cleaning Services at the Student Halls of Residence located at the Jean Muir Student Village in Galashiels.

Edinburgh Campus

Heriot-Watt University (HWU) intends to invite competitive tenders for the provision of Building Cleaning Services at the Student Halls of Residence located at the Edinburgh Campus in Riccarton, Currie, Edinburgh.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025277-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| 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, TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025277-2026

## 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-r6ebe6-0000827007
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00307
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/toolkit/negotiation/tender/list/myTnd/show.si?from=menu&reset=true#fh

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