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Window Cleaning

Tender Overview

LOCATION

South West England, United Kingdom

VALUE

£120,000

DEADLINE

February 26, 2026 at 10:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

90911300

REFERENCE

007954-2026

Project Timeline

Contact Information

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Original Tender Description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust ("the Authority") is seeking a specialist contractor to provide window cleaning services. This includes, where applicable, the cleaning of conservatories, canopies, window frames, and external signage. Two buildings will require out-of-hours cleaning using a cherry picker. All services must be delivered to the standards specified in the accompanying documentation and carried out at the designated sites.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly mentioned in the provided summaries.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a "specialist contractor" for window cleaning services.
  • Ability to provide services across various sites, including Musgrove Hospital and Community/Mental Health sites (if bidding for both lots).
  • Ability to provide services for conservatories, canopies, window frames, and external signage.
  • Ability to perform out-of-hours cleaning.
  • Ability to use a cherry picker for cleaning at two specific buildings.
  • Ability to deliver services to the standards specified in the accompanying documentation.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrated expertise in window cleaning services.
  • Capability to clean conservatories, canopies, window frames, and external signage.
  • Capability to perform out-of-hours cleaning services.
  • Capability and appropriate equipment (e.g., cherry picker) to perform high-level cleaning at two designated buildings.
  • Capability to adhere to all standards specified in the full tender documentation.
  • Capability to provide services across multiple sites, including Musgrove Hospital and Community/Mental Health sites (if bidding for both lots).
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, financial ratios, specific insurance levels) are explicitly mentioned in the provided summaries.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit a bid by the deadline: 2026-02-26T10:00:00+00:00.
  • Bids must address the provision of window cleaning services for two potential lots: Musgrove Hospital and Community/Mental Health sites (if bidding for both).
  • Bids must detail how the contractor will meet the service requirements, including out-of-hours work and cherry picker usage.
  • Bids must demonstrate adherence to standards specified in accompanying documentation.

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DOC
OCDS Record
Data007954-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
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DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data007954-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This OCDS data package provides structured information about the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust's tender for window cleaning services, including buyer details and tender initiation.
PDF
Official PDF Version
General Information007954-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking specialist contractors for window cleaning services across its sites, including out-of-hours work with cherry pickers for two buildings, with an estimated value of £100,000 over a potential four-year period.
HTM
Tender Notice
Administrative Documents007954-2026.html
Summary:
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking specialist contractors for window cleaning services across two lots (Musgrove Hospital and Community/Mental Health sites) with an estimated value of £100,000, for a contract period from May 2026 to April 2028, with potential extensions.

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54
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides a clear service description but suffers from significant gaps in critical information, notably the absence of evaluation criteria and specific financial requirements, which hinders fairness and clarity for potential bidders.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender clearly defines the procedure type and CPV codes, and there are no reported disputes. However, the absence of explicitly mentioned mandatory exclusion grounds in the summary raises concerns about full legal compliance, and the reveal date is missing.

Missing reveal date
No specific mandatory exclusion grounds explicitly mentioned in summaries
Clarity55/100

The service description and technical requirements are clear and specific. However, the critical absence of evaluation criteria and specific financial requirements makes it difficult for bidders to understand the basis of selection and required financial standing.

Missing evaluation criteria
No specific financial requirements explicitly mentioned in summaries
Completeness60/100

Basic information such as title, organization, deadlines, value, and duration is provided. However, the tender is incomplete due to the lack of specified evaluation criteria and detailed financial requirements. One document also failed to download.

Missing evaluation criteria
No specific financial requirements explicitly mentioned in summaries
Fairness40/100

The estimated value is disclosed, and requirements do not appear tailored. However, the absence of evaluation criteria severely impacts transparency and fairness, as bidders cannot understand how their proposals will be judged. The lack of e-submission also creates potential barriers to equal access.

Missing evaluation criteria
No e-submission
Practicality50/100

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified. However, the lack of electronic submission is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement, potentially complicating the bidding process for suppliers.

No e-submission
No document URL provided
Data Consistency50/100

Most key fields are populated, and there are no disputes. However, there are inconsistencies in the estimated value (EUR vs. GBP in different sections) and contract duration (24 months vs. "potential four-year period"). Some codes are also empty.

Inconsistent estimated value (EUR vs. GBP)
Inconsistent contract duration (24 months vs. 4 years)
Sustainability20/100

The tender completely lacks any mention of green procurement, social criteria, or innovation focus, indicating a missed opportunity to integrate sustainability objectives into the procurement process.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear service description and technical requirements
Estimated value and contract duration specified
CPV code and procedure type clearly defined
No reported disputes or suspensions

Concerns

Critical absence of evaluation criteria
Lack of specific financial requirements
No electronic submission option
Inconsistencies in estimated value and contract duration
Complete absence of sustainability considerations

Recommendations

1. Mandatory: Clearly define and publish evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Mandatory: Provide specific financial requirements to guide bidders.
3. Strongly Recommended: Implement electronic submission for improved accessibility and efficiency.

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54/ 100 · Fair

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