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title: "Provision of Cleaning Services at the National Museum of Flight"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000643463"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND"
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# Provision of Cleaning Services at the National Museum of Flight

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000643463

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## Summary

The National Museums Scotland, located at Chambers Street, Edinburgh, is in the process of procuring cleaning services for the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian through an open tender. The contract will last three years, commencing on 29 March 2021 and concluding on 31 October 2023, with the opportunity for an extension of up to two years subject to satisfactory performance. The tender, identified as "Provision of Cleaning Services at the National Museum of Flight," is currently in the award stage following a successful bidding period that concluded on 1 March 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cleaning services sector, especially those experienced in managing cleaning operations in high-traffic public spaces, such as museums. With the National Museum of Flight attracting approximately 85,000 visitors annually, businesses capable of delivering high standards of cleanliness and customer service will find this tender particularly advantageous. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as all bids received were from SME providers, reflecting a supportive environment for local businesses in the tender process.

## Notice

National Museums Scotland is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to supply a range of cleaning services at the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian for a period of three years (April-Oct inclusive)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

National Museums Scotland is seeking an appropriately qualified contractor with suitable experience to provide a range of cleaning services at the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian which include: Carrying out a variety of cleaning/housekeeping duties in all areas to a high standard. This includes but is not limited to: toilets, offices, stairs, corridors, hangars and out buildings. Duties include general cleaning, emptying of bins, waste disposal, dusting, polishing, buffing, replenishing toilet consumables, carpet shampooing, vacuuming, mopping and litter picking indoor and outdoor areas. Operating cleaning machinery/equipment as required. Participating in the NMoF recycling programme and handling of cleaning materials and fluids safely. Offer advice and directions to members of the public when engaged in front of house duties. Persons placed at NMoF will work effectively as part of a small team. They will be responsible to the General Assistant Team Leader and General Assistant and on occasions the Visitor Services managers. The National Museum of Flight (NMoF) is a Visit Scotland 5 Star Visitor Attraction and as such all contactors are expected to present positively to the public whilst operating on behalf of National Museums Scotland. The Museum also holds a Green Tourism Gold award and a Trip Advisor Award for Excellence. The Museum receives circa 85,000 visitors per year. The contract will start on 29 March 2021 and end on 31 October 2023 (annually running for a period of 7 months from April - October). An optional extension period of up to two years may be awarded subject to satisfactory performance.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to two (2) years subject to satisfactory performance. Contract is for 7 month periods each year from April - October.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411029 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Feb 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH5 1JA |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECTRUM SERVICE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90910000 - Cleaning services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411029
- 11 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406536

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406536&idx=1
  11th February 2021 - ITT Cleaning Services National Museum of Flight
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406536&idx=2
  11th February 2021 - Appendix B Cleaning Programme
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406536&idx=3
  11th February 2021 - Appendix C Site Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406536
  Provision of Cleaning Services at the National Museum of Flight - National Museums Scotland is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to supply a range of cleaning services at the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian for a period of three years (April-Oct inclusive)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411029
  Provision of Cleaning Services at the National Museum of Flight - National Museums Scotland is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to supply a range of cleaning services at the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian for a period of three years (April-Oct inclusive)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nms.ac.uk/
- http://www.nms.ac.uk/flight
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000643463

## Provenance

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