--- title: "Building Cleaning Services, Student Halls of Residence" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827007" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827007" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827007.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827007.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY" published: "2026-03-19" --- # Building Cleaning Services, Student Halls of Residence Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827007 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827007) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827007.json) ## Summary Heriot-Watt University is seeking competitive 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 tender, under ID HWU-UK-2526-289-00 and titled "Building Cleaning Services, Student Halls of Residence," falls within the education sector and aims to ensure cleanliness and maintenance of student accommodation spaces. Active as of 19 March 2026, the procurement process is at the tendering stage, with submissions due by 20 April 2026. The procurement method is open, allowing businesses to submit electronic proposals, particularly focusing on regions UKM75 and UKM91. Interested parties should note that the contract is valued at £375,000 and covers services with defined criteria, prioritising price at 60% and technical aspects at 40%. The contract is expected to begin on the same date submissions close, 20 April 2026. This tender presents substantial opportunities for cleaning services businesses, especially those equipped to meet technical and commercial criteria, and capable of managing large-scale operations across multiple sites. Companies experienced in providing high-quality cleaning services and able to demonstrate competitive pricing would be well-suited to this opportunity. Heriot-Watt University's procurement practices also suggest potential room for business growth through positive performance and long-term partnerships, given the recurrence of such contracts anticipated in January 2029. Firms considering participation should prepare thorough proposals ensuring compliance with the necessary regulations and submission requirements, particularly those related to technical qualifications and financial standing. This is an excellent chance for cleaning firms to expand their services within the education sector, gaining exposure and valuable clientele in prominent Scottish locations. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552090 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552090 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552090 Building Cleaning Services, Student Halls of Residence - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - 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.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/toolkit/negotiation/tender/list/myTnd/show.si?from=menu&reset=true#fh ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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