Scope
Reference
C0287
Description
The overall requirement is for a fully integrated and seamless commercial and specialist cleaning service, incorporating management of window and cladding cleaning, provision and servicing of feminine hygiene units and dust mats. The cleaning services are required to be provided across two different STFC sites- Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) and Chilbolton Laboratory.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,200,000 excluding VAT
- £6,240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 March 2026 to 5 March 2030
- Possible extension to 5 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
3 optional years on a 1+1+1 basis
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
3 optional years on a 1+1+1 basis
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 3 December 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70.00% |
| Price | Price | 30.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government