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title: "Communal Window Cleaning"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000472453"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EILDON HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2016-12-06"
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# Communal Window Cleaning

Buyer: EILDON HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000472453

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## Summary

The current procurement process is being conducted by Eildon Housing Association for "Communal Window Cleaning", targeting the housing and community amenities sector in Selkirk, UK. This open tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 6th January 2017. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their tenders electronically, and additional information regarding submission methods is available on the relevant procurement websites.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for cleaning service providers, particularly those specialising in communal and residential property maintenance. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with Living Wage standards, provide comprehensive insurance, and showcase previous experience in similar contracts will be well-positioned to compete successfully. Additionally, businesses with a strong health and safety record will enhance their eligibility for this contract, potentially leading to further engagements in the public sector.

## Notice

Cleaning windows to communal blocks of residential accommodation and office properties

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Window cleaning Selection Criteria Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria: Score Criterion 1 - Living Wage Employer Pass/Fail Criterion 2 - Insurance Pass/Fail Criterion 3 - Method Statement Minimum score required Criterion 4 - Financial Information Pass/Fail Criterion 5 - Previous Experience Minimum score required Criterion 6 - Health & Safety Minimum score required Questions which require a Yes/No answer or which require a minimum amount of information to be submitted will be marked on a Pass/Fail basis. For any Criterion with a "Pass/Fail" requirement, a "Fail" will mean that the Tenderer's submission is not progressed any further and the bid is rejected. For any Criterion to which a minimum score is assigned, a score below this minimum will mean that the Tenderer's submission is not progressed any further and the bid is rejected. Under Criterion 1, Bidders must show that they and their nominated sub-contractors are a Living Wage Employer during the period of the contract. Under Criterion 2, It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below. - Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5M GBP - Public Liability Insurance = 5M GBP Under Criterion 3, Tenderers must achieve a score of 3 (Satisfactory) or above in order to pass the selection stage of the tender process and proceed to evaluation stage. Tenderers must provide a method statement explaining how they intend to carry out the works, detailing any machine equipment they will be using during the contract. Under Criterion 4, The bidder will be required to have a minimum yearly turnover of 20k GBP for the last 2 years in the business area covered in the contract. Under Criterion 5, Tenderers must achieve a score of 3 (Satisfactory) or above in order to pass the selection stage of the tender process and proceed to evaluation stage. Provide examples of work carried out in the previous 2 years that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the work. Under Criterion 6, Tenderers must achieve a score of 3 (Satisfactory) or above in order to pass the selection stage of the tender process and proceed to evaluation stage. Please provide a copy of your regularly reviewed Health and Safety Policy. Or for organisations with fewer than 5 employees a documented process demonstrating the bidders arrangements for insuring H & S measures are effective in reducing/preventing, incidents, occupational ill-health and accidents is required. Those Tenderers who do not achieve a score of 3 (Satisfactory) or above in relation to each of Criterion 3, 5 and 6 will not proceed further in the evaluation process and will be deemed to have failed at this stage. Eildon's choice of provider will be based upon an assessment of the most economically advantageous tender. Eildon does not bind itself to accept the highest scoring or any tender.

Renewal: 1 year plus 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266220 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 6 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | EILDON HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | SELKIRK |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD7 5EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | UKM24 Scottish Borders |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90911300 - Window-cleaning services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266220
- 30 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC265572

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC265572&idx=1
  2nd December 2016 - Invite to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC265572&idx=2
  2nd December 2016 - Tender Cost Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC265572&idx=3
  2nd December 2016 - Contract Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC265572&idx=5
  2nd December 2016 - ESPD Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC265572
  Communal Window Cleaning - Cleaning windows to communal blocks of residential accommodation and office properties
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266220
  Communal Window Cleaning - Cleaning windows to communal blocks of residential accommodation and office properties

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eildon.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000472453

## Provenance

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