Window Cleaning Service Framework

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTERcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-064b28Procurement Act 2023SME suitableactive
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Estimated value

Awarded value

Suppliers

6

6 SME

Lots

2

2 awarded

Published

24 Apr 2026

Description

The University, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, LA1 4YW, is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to establish a multi-lot Framework agreement for an on-going requirement for Window Cleaning to Academic and Student Residential buildings (both internally & externally). The cleaning is to include windowsills & wiping of frames, glass canopies and main entrances, all internal glass including glass office partitions; glass balustrades and all glass in atrium areas including lifts on campus and at Health Innovation One (HIO); and Chancellor's Wharf, Lancaster City centre. Normally window cleaning takes place: • Externally once a year • Internally once a year Window cleaning is generally scheduled between March and September each year with occasional requests during the remainder of the year for VIP events. Some of the Student Residence buildings are required for Conference/Summer School accommodation after the students have vacated them so please be aware that approximately 20% of the Residences included in Lot 2 have to be cleaned/turnaround in anything from a 2 to 7-day timeframe Lancaster University aims to establish a Framework consisting of two Lots with up to three or four suppliers on each Lot.

Scope

Reference
SP/25/1425
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2028
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2030

The contract start date will be around 01/04/2026 and complete by 31/03/208 for a duration of 24 months, extended/reviewed in 12 month intervals to a maximum of 31/03/30 (maximum 4 year contract) subject to the agreement of both parties and contractual performance.

CPV classifications
90911000
Contract locations
North West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
CostLot 1cost30.00%
Qualityquality70.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

As set out in the Tender Documents

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details· 2 awards

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

Award date

Contract start

Contract end

Lots · 2 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Academic buildings£490kcomplete
2Residential buildings£50kcomplete