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Window Cleaning Services

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Deadline
2 days left
March 05, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
009392-2026
Value
£400,000
Location
Eastern Scotland, United Kingdom
Published
February 24, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 03, 2026

Deadline for Questions

February 26, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 05, 2026

Budget
£400,000
Duration
36 months
Location
Eastern Scotland
Type
Other
74
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The University is seeking to appoint a window cleaning service provider for its Edinburgh and Galashiels Campuses and properties located within the city of Edinburgh; Hermiston House and Panmure House.

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Requirements & Qualifications

15 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (6)
Mandatory (2)
Compliance (3)
Technical (2)
Financial (2)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS6
--Submit all required submission forms, which may be unscored.
--Submit a comprehensive technical proposal.
--Submit a comprehensive commercial proposal.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS2
--Bidders must not be subject to mandatory exclusion grounds, including non-compliance with the Modern Slavery Act.
--Subcontractors must not be subject to mandatory exclusion grounds as defined by Single Procurement Document (SPD) requirements.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Be a qualified provider of accommodation, building, and window cleaning services (CPV 90911000).
--Be capable of providing window cleaning services to Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh and Galashiels Campuses, Hermiston House, and Panmure House.
--Comply with the Modern Slavery Act.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Demonstrate the technical capability to provide comprehensive window cleaning services across multiple specified locations.
--Submit a technical proposal that will be evaluated for 60% of the total score.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2
--Submit a commercial proposal that will be evaluated for 40% of the total score.
--The commercial proposal should align with the estimated contract value of 400,000 EUR for a 36-month duration.

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
009392-2026_ocds_record.json

Heriot-Watt University seeks a window cleaning service provider for its Edinburgh and Galashiels Campuses and other properties, with evaluation based on 60% technical and 40% commercial criteria, requiring specific forms and Modern Slavery Act compliance.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
009392-2026_ocds_release.json

This OCDS data package details the tender's 60/40 technical/commercial evaluation split, lists required but unscored submission forms, mandates Modern Slavery Act compliance, and clarifies SPD requirements for subcontractors.

Official PDF VersionPDF
009392-2026_official.pdf

Heriot-Watt University is seeking a window cleaning service provider for its Edinburgh and Galashiels Campuses and other Edinburgh properties, with an estimated value of £400,000.

Tender NoticeHTM
009392-2026.html

Heriot-Watt University is seeking a window cleaning service provider for its Edinburgh and Galashiels Campuses and other Edinburgh properties, with full procurement documents available online for interested bidders.

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74
Good

Tender Quality Score

Overall, the tender documentation is clear and most essential information is provided, but there are significant data inconsistencies and some missing details that could hinder the procurement process.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

Legal compliance is generally good, with a clearly defined open procedure, appropriate CPV codes, and explicit requirements for mandatory exclusion grounds and Modern Slavery Act compliance. However, the missing tender reveal date is a transparency concern.

Missing tender reveal date
Clarity80/100

The description of services and locations is clear and unambiguous. AI-extracted requirements are well-structured and understandable, and the 60% technical / 40% commercial evaluation split is specified. However, detailed sub-criteria for these evaluations are not apparent in the summaries.

Lack of detailed sub-criteria for technical and commercial evaluation
Completeness85/100

The tender provides most basic information including title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract duration. Requirements and evaluation criteria (overall split) are defined, and location information is clear. The missing reveal date is a minor completeness gap.

Missing tender reveal date
Fairness85/100

Full document access is implied, and the estimated value is disclosed. The 30-day preparation period from today's date is reasonable. Requirements appear generic and not tailored. The 60/40 evaluation split is objective, but the absence of detailed sub-criteria could slightly impact full transparency. The 'E-Procurement' characteristic supports equal access.

Lack of detailed sub-criteria for technical and commercial evaluation
Practicality65/100

The tender lists 'E-Procurement' as a characteristic, which implies electronic submission is supported. However, the automated check explicitly flags 'No e-submission', which is a significant contradiction impacting practicality. The contract start date is not specified, and a direct document URL is not provided in the summary.

Contradiction regarding e-submission support ('E-Procurement' vs. 'No e-submission')
Contract start date not specified
Data Consistency50/100

Data consistency is a significant concern due to multiple contradictions. The most critical is the 'E-Procurement' characteristic conflicting with the 'No e-submission' flag. Another inconsistency is the 'No evaluation criteria specified' flag contradicting the 60/40 split mentioned in AI-extracted requirements and OCDS summaries. Minor inconsistencies include missing codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure' and an empty 'Liable Person' field.

Contradiction: 'E-Procurement' characteristic vs. 'No e-submission' flag
Contradiction: 'No evaluation criteria specified' flag vs. 60/40 evaluation split in AI/OCDS
Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly focus on green procurement or innovation. However, the mandatory compliance with the Modern Slavery Act is a clear and positive social aspect, which elevates the score from a baseline of no sustainability focus.

No explicit green procurement focus
No explicit innovation focus

Strengths

Clear description of services and locations
Estimated value and contract duration are specified
Evaluation criteria split (60% technical, 40% commercial) is defined
Mandatory exclusion grounds and Modern Slavery Act compliance are explicitly required
E-Procurement is listed as a characteristic

Concerns

Missing tender reveal date
Significant contradiction regarding e-submission functionality
Contradiction regarding evaluation criteria specification
Lack of detailed sub-criteria for technical and commercial evaluation
Missing codes for procedure type and empty 'Liable Person' field

Recommendations

1. Clarify and resolve the contradiction regarding e-submission functionality to ensure a smooth and accessible bidding process.
2. Provide detailed sub-criteria for the technical and commercial evaluation to enhance transparency and allow bidders to better prepare their proposals.
3. Ensure all basic data fields, such as the tender reveal date and procedure codes, are fully populated for improved data consistency and legal compliance.

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