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Published 19 Jun 2026, 11:39 BST

Official UK procurement notice

The Provision of Window Cleaning and Associated Cleans for Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Corporate Properties

Official notice

Authority: Caerphilly County Borough Council (Local council)

5 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£300,000total for 5 lots · £360,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 28 Jul 2026
Lots 5see the lot list below
Contract term 1 yr 11 moends 16 Jul 2028 · up to 16 Jul 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Sept 2026

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Caerphilly County Borough Council (the “Authority”) is seeking to establish a Contract for the Provision of Window Cleaning and Associated Cleans for Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Corporate Properties (the “Contract”).

The requirement includes the cleaning of all external glazing, internal communal windows, canopies, and guttering, supporting the overall upkeep of the Council’s estate and helping to prevent deterioration of building fabric. This service will contribute to providing a safe and professional environment for staff, residents, and visitors while maintaining asset value.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Mar 2030, 23:59 GMT.
  • How the procedure runs: As detailed in the tender documents.

CPV: Building-cleaning services · Office cleaning services · School cleaning services · Window-cleaning services

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · all with a published value (£300,000 together) · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1BargoedRenewal 1 yr 11 moSMEVCSEPublished value£58,442

Provision of Window Cleaning and Associated Cleans for Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Corporate Properties in Bargoed.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 16 Jul 2028 (1 yr 11 mo) · up to 16 Jul 2030 with extensionsValue: £58,442 exc. VAT · £70,130 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The contract can be extended up to 24 months at the sole discretion of the Council.
Lot #2Ystrad / Tir Y BirthRenewal 1 yr 11 moSMEVCSEPublished value£31,169

Provision of Window Cleaning and Associated Cleans for Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Corporate Properties in Ystrad / Tir Y Birth.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 16 Jul 2028 (1 yr 11 mo) · up to 16 Jul 2030 with extensionsValue: £31,169 exc. VAT · £37,403 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The contract can be extended up to 24 months at the sole discretion of the Council.
Lot #3BlackwoodRenewal 1 yr 11 moSMEVCSEPublished value£97,403

Provision of Window Cleaning and Associated Cleans for Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Corporate Properties in Blackwood.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 16 Jul 2028 (1 yr 11 mo) · up to 16 Jul 2030 with extensionsValue: £97,403 exc. VAT · £116,883 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The contract can be extended up to 24 months at the sole discretion of the Council.
Lot #4RiscaRenewal 1 yr 11 moSMEVCSEPublished value£42,857

Provision of Window Cleaning and Associated Cleans for Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Corporate Properties in Risca.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 16 Jul 2028 (1 yr 11 mo) · up to 16 Jul 2030 with extensionsValue: £42,857 exc. VAT · £51,429 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The contract can be extended up to 24 months at the sole discretion of the Council.
Lot #5CaerphillyRenewal 1 yr 11 moSMEVCSEPublished value£70,130

Provision of Window Cleaning and Associated Cleans for Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Corporate Properties in Caerphilly.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 16 Jul 2028 (1 yr 11 mo) · up to 16 Jul 2030 with extensionsValue: £70,130 exc. VAT · £84,156 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The contract can be extended up to 24 months at the sole discretion of the Council.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 5 lots
Price: 100%
Published award criteria (1)
  • Price
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 100 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 10 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 1 Mar 2030
First published
19 Jun 2026, 11:39 BST
Last source update
3 Jul 2026, 17:05 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 19 Aug 2026
Authority reference
CCBC/PS3008/26/AB
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-057968
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Building-cleaning servicesOffice cleaning servicesSchool cleaning servicesWindow-cleaning services
Delivery area
Wales (UKL16)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8e2 Find a Tender
How it runs

As detailed in the tender documents.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: CY, EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
28 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
21 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
cy, en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

1.Log in to the Proactis Supplier Portal at supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ↗

  1. Click the "Sign Up" option on the Portal homepage (If already registered go to point 11.).
  2. Enter your correct Organisation Name, Details and Primary Contact Details.
  3. Please make a note of the Organisation ID and User Name, then click "Register".
  4. You will then receive an email from the system asking you follow a link to activate your account.
  5. Please enter the information requested, clicking on the blue arrow to move on to the next stage and follow the instructions ensuring that you enter all applicable details.
  6. In the Classification section please ensure that you select the Product Classification Codes (CPV Codes) that appear in the tender notice, it is essential that only CPV Codes, specific to your organisation are added to your profile.
  7. Buyer Selection - At this stage you are required to indicate which Buyer Organisations you would like to register with. Please remember to register with Caerphilly this ensures that you will be alerted to all relevant opportunities.
  8. Terms & Conditions - Read the terms and conditions of the use of this Supplier Portal and tick the box to denote you have read and understood the terms and that you agree to abide by them. If you do not agree you cannot complete the registration process. Once you have agreed click on the blue arrow to move on to the next stage.10.Insert a password for the admin user and repeat it. The password MUST be between 6 and 50 characters in length. It must contain at least 2 number(s). Once completed select 'Complete Registration' and you will enter the Supplier Home page.
  9. From the Home Page, go to the "Opportunities" icon, all current opportunities will be listed. Click on the blue arrow under the field 'Show Me' of the relevant opportunity then click to register your interest on the applicable button.
  10. Refresh your screen by clicking on the opportunities icon located on the left hand side, to view the opportunity click the blue arrow.

13.Note the closing date for completion of the relevant project. To find all available documentation please drop down the 'Request Documents' option and click to download all documents.

  1. You can now either complete your response or "Decline" this opportunity. All queries are to be made via the messaging system on the Proactis portal. Please note we will NOT accept any questions/queries via telephone/email. If you require assistance please contact Jemma Ford 01443 863163 - [email protected] submitting a tender, an e tendering supplier guide has been produced which will help tenderers through completing a tender submission using our Proactis Plaza system.

Timeline

19 Jun 2026 → 1 Sept 2026 · 6 dates
  1. Tender notice published132 days ago
    19 Jun 2026, 11:39 BST
  2. Latest notice published118 days ago
    3 Jul 2026, 17:05 BST
  3. Clarification questions by100 days ago
    21 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
  4. Submission deadline93 days ago
    28 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
  5. Award decision expected by70 days ago
    19 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
  6. Contract starts58 days ago
    1 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 19 Jun 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    19 Jun 2026, 11:39 BST
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    3 Jul 2026, 17:05 BST
    UK4
  3. Deadline moved to 28 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
    3 Jul 2026, 17:05 BST
    +14 days · was 14 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
Published amendments (1)

The clarification deadline has been extended to 21st July 2026. The tender submission deadline has also been extended to 12:00 Noon on 28th July 2026. The tentative start date of the contract is 1st September 2026. All other tender requirements remain unchanged.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PWHP-2369-JPYL Penallta House, Tredomen Park, Hengoed, Wales, CF82 7PGContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender