Scope
Reference
DN799878
Description
Cambridge City Council is procuring contracts for the provision of window cleaning services and carpet cleaning services. This will be for the majority of buildings in Cambridge City Council's ownership, these include administration, community centers, operational buildings and pavilion buildings.
Please note that a site visit will be available on the below dates:
0800 - 1100 19 December
1100 - 1300 22 December
0900 - 1100 23 December
Please contact us via the portal to arrange this.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
continuation of services
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Most advantageous tender
Lot 1. Window Cleaning
Description
Window Cleaning Services
Lot value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Carpet Cleaning
Description
Carpet Cleaning Services
Lot value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Window Cleaning
Lot 2. Carpet Cleaning
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 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)
11 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | pricing/cost |
Price | 60% |
| Quality | Quality/Methodology |
Quality | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b1c1a0ed-49d7-f011-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
Contracting authority
Cambridge City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCBT-6819-NDPJ
The Guildhall
Cambridge
CB2 1BY
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government