Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Aberdeen
University Office, King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Domestic Cleaning Services to the University of Aberdeen Owned Domestic Housing - University of Aberdeen
Reference number
AU24/87
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
It is the intention of the University to establish a ranked framework agreement with a maximum of (2) two Contractors to work with the University’s Estates Team.
The appointed service provider must supply cleaners who possess demonstratable experience in domestic house cleaning, including the ability to undertake domestic dirty cleans where more intensive effort is required. It is essential that these cleaners are trained and capable of delivering high standards of cleanliness across a variety of home environments. In the absence of directly employed professionals with the necessary skills, the service provider must ensure access to appropriately qualified subcontractors to fulfil these requirements. The provider remains responsible for maintaining quality and compliance regardless of the delivery method.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Main site or place of performance
University of Aberdeen
University Office, King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is the intention of the University to establish a ranked framework agreement with a maximum of (2) two Contractors to work with the University’s Estates Team.
The appointed service provider must supply cleaners who possess demonstratable experience in domestic house cleaning, including the ability to undertake domestic dirty cleans where more intensive effort is required. It is essential that these cleaners are trained and capable of delivering high standards of cleanliness across a variety of home environments. In the absence of directly employed professionals with the necessary skills, the service provider must ensure access to appropriately qualified subcontractors to fulfil these requirements. The provider remains responsible for maintaining quality and compliance regardless of the delivery method.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There will be the option to extend for five (5) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
At times, the University may require the delivery of specialist cleaning services, including but not limited to professional level carpet and oven cleaning.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
In order to be successful in winning this contract, your company and its operatives (who will attend our sites) must be registered with, or commit to be registered with, the Reset Certification Scheme for the duration of the contract. Should this system be changed during the term of the contract, the University will provide notice and the Contractor will be expected to register with the alternative system employed by the University.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 2
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
The initial contract term is 3 years, with options to extend if necessary. Extensions may be required in circumstances where resources are insufficient to conduct a full tender process near the contract end date, or where continuity is essential to maintain service delivery.Any extensions will be exercised strictly in line with public procurement regulations and only where fully justified.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
10 February 2026
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
10 February 2026
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: If the extension options are not exercised, and service requirements remain, a further tender opportunity is expected to be published in early 2029.
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30841. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:818767)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court
Aberdeen
Country
United Kingdom