Window Cleaning Service Framework
Estimated value
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
6
Lots
2
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 2028Possible 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.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Lot 1 | cost | 30.00% |
| Quality | — | quality | 70.00% |
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
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Award date
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Contract start
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Contract end
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Lots · 2 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academic buildings | £490k | complete |
| 2 | Residential buildings | £50k | complete |
Award 1· 3 suppliers
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Award 2· 3 suppliers
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Total lots
2
Awarded
2
Estimated total
£540k
Awarded total
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Academic buildings
Start
31 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2028
Estimated
£490k
CPV
Residential buildings
Start
31 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2028
Estimated
£50k
CPV
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Full notice and award history for this contracting authority is on the buyer profile.
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