---
title: "Provision of Common Area Cleaning Services, Highland Region, 2026-29"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828953"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# Provision of Common Area Cleaning Services, Highland Region, 2026-29

Buyer: CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828953

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## Summary

The Cairn Housing Association is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of Common Area Cleaning Services, Highland Region, 2026-29." This opportunity is concentrated in the services category, specifically focusing on housing and community amenities, with a geographic emphasis on Inverness and nearby locations such as Aviemore, Dingwall, Forres, and Nairn. Interested parties should note the deadline for submissions is 8th May 2026, at 12:00 PM, with the award period starting shortly after at 12:30 PM on the same day. The procurement method is open, encouraging a wide range of suppliers to respond electronically.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services. The contract covers multiple sites and offers potential for extended engagement, with options to renew the contract into the fourth and fifth years. Companies with experience in delivering consistent, high-quality cleaning services across large and varied locations would be particularly well-suited to compete. The need for businesses to comply with electronic submission requirements and potentially provide staff names and qualifications highlights the importance of preparedness and attention to detail in the bidding process, making it an ideal opportunity for well-organised firms aiming to expand their service offerings in the housing sector.

## Notice

Weekly cleaning at the social housing developments listed in the appended tender documents, plus daily cleaning at Cairn Housing's Inverness offices.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As per appended invitation to tender

Renewal: Options to extend contract into fourth and fifth years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553505 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH7 4GH |
| 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 | Leith Walk |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90910000 - Cleaning services
- 90919200 - Office cleaning services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553505

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553505
  Provision of Common Area Cleaning Services, Highland Region, 2026-29 - Weekly cleaning at the social housing developments listed in the appended tender documents, plus daily cleaning at Cairn Housing's Inverness offices.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.cairnha.com
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