Scope
Reference
DN795056
Description
Luton Council will be going out to tender for Cleaning of Silicone Render to Low Rise and Medium Rise Buildings & Abseil Cleaning of all High Rise Blocks. The council would like to engage with suitably qualified and experienced cleaning contractors to design and deliver proposals for the following services:
1. Rendered Wall Cleaning
To provide a detailed proposal and undertake the cleaning and maintenance of rendered walls on blocks of flats, ensuring they are maintained in a good state of repair and appearance.
2. Abseil Cleaning of High-Rise Buildings
To provide specialist abseil cleaning services for all Council-owned high-rise residential buildings featuring full metal cladding, ensuring that all works are completed to a high standard of cleanliness, safety, and compliance.
3. Window Cleaning
To carry out the external cleaning of windows on Council-owned residential blocks, including high-rise properties, using appropriate access methods such as abseil, reach-and-wash, or other approved techniques. All works must be undertaken to ensure a streak-free finish and to maintain the overall aesthetic of the buildings.
4. Pigeon Spikes - Replacement and Re-Fixing
To inspect, clean, and, where required, replace or securely re-fix pigeon deterrent spikes using permanent fixings as agreed with the Council. All installations must be robust, durable, and appropriate for long-term use, preventing reoccurrence of bird fouling and nesting on ledges and cladding.
Total value (estimated)
- £320,000 excluding VAT
- £384,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 January 2026 to 1 January 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90910000 - Cleaning services
- 90922000 - Pest-control services
Contract locations
- UKH21 - Luton
Engagement
Engagement deadline
6 November 2025
Engagement process description
The Council will be hosting Meet The Buyer event, online via MS Teams on Thursday 6th November 2025 at 11:00am, so interested parties can find out more about the opportunity and ask relevant questions.
If you would like to attend this even, please email your details (name, position, company name and email address) to Kasia.Kosciuszko@luton.gov.uk no later than Wednesday 29th October 2025 to register your interest.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
7 November 2025
Contracting authority
Luton Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWCV-4283-GVPW
Town Hall
Luton
LU1 2BQ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@luton.gov.uk
Website: http://www.luton.gov.uk
Region: UKH21 - Luton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government