Window Cleaning Service Framework
A Tender Notice
by UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Services)
- Duration
- 2 year
- Value
- £540K
- Sector
- FACILITY
- Published
- 09 Feb 2026
- Delivery
- 01 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2028
- Deadline
- 09 Mar 2026 10:00
Related Terms
Location
North West England:
1 buyer
- Lancaster University Lancaster
Description
The University, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, LA1 4YW, is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to establish a multi-lot Framework agreement for an on-going requirement for Window Cleaning to Academic and Student Residential buildings (both internally & externally). The cleaning is to include windowsills & wiping of frames, glass canopies and main entrances, all internal glass including glass office partitions; glass balustrades and all glass in atrium areas including lifts on campus and at Health Innovation One (HIO); and Chancellor's Wharf, Lancaster City centre. Normally window cleaning takes place: • Externally once a year • Internally once a year
Lot Division
| 1 | Academic buildings
External window cleaning: The cleaning is to include windowsills & wiping of frames, glass canopies and main entrances. Internal window cleaning: The cleaning is to include windowsills & wiping of frames, glass office partitions; glass balustrades and all glass in atrium areas including lifts. Approximately 50 academic buildings, some residential accommodation within academic buildings, and residential buildings at Chancellor's Wharf, Lancaster City centre, of which the majority require specialised cleaning using machinery due to the design of the buildings. … Window cleaning is generally scheduled between March and September each year with occasional requests during the remainder of the year for VIP events. |
| 2 | Residential buildings
External window cleaning: The cleaning is to include windowsills & wiping of frames, glass canopies and main entrances. Internal window cleaning: The cleaning is to include windowsills & wiping of frames, glass office partitions; glass balustrades and all glass in atrium areas including lifts. Approximately 185 buildings. … Approximately 16 houses at the end of June / early July have a 2 to 3 day timeframe to complete for external and internal window cleaning. Approximately 30 houses early / mid September have a 7 day timeframe to complete for external and internal window cleaning. |
Renewal Options
The contract start date will be around 01/04/2026 and complete by 31/03/208 for a duration of 24 months, extended/reviewed in 12 month intervals to a maximum of 31/03/30 (maximum 4 year contract) subject to the agreement of both parties and contractual performance.
Award Criteria
| Cost | Lot 1 |
| Quality | _ |
CPV Codes
- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
Indicators
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
Window cleaning is generally scheduled between March and September each year with occasional requests during the remainder of the year for VIP events. Some of the Student Residence buildings are required for Conference/Summer School accommodation after the students have vacated them so please be aware that approximately 20% of the Residences included in Lot 2 have to be cleaned/turnaround in anything from a 2 to 7-day timeframe Lancaster University aims to establish a Framework consisting of two Lots with up to three or four suppliers on each Lot. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-064b28
- FTS 011391-2026