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Published 17 Apr 2026, 14:13 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Window Cleaning Services · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority (Police & fire)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdReserved: K02000001
Sectors: Cleaning & Environmental Services (90) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Budget not disclosed£0exc. VAT
Submissions closed 22 May 2026
Contract term 2 yrsends 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Jun 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

TWFRA (‘the Authority’) is the publicly accountable body that oversees the policy and service delivery of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (‘the Service’) on behalf of the community. The Service successfully leads the operational delivery of fire and rescue services such as public protection, fire and other emergency prevention, operational response and resilience. Our stations, staff and appliances are strategically placed across Tyne and Wear to ensure efficient and effective response to fires and other emergencies. Appliances work across station areas and can be mobilised whilst away from their home station. We also have robust arrangements with neighbouring services to enable additional support during major emergencies.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFR) requires a commercial window cleaning contract to ensure its operational and administrative buildings are maintained to a safe, professional, and hygienic standard. Regular cleaning of external glazing, including high‑level and difficult‑to‑access areas, is necessary to maintain building integrity, support staff wellbeing, and present a positive public image. The use of a competent commercial provider ensures this service is delivered safely, consistently, and in compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.

CPV: Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 2 yrsPublished value£0
Contract period: 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 May 2030 with extensions
Extensions: 2 X 12 (Optional) Extensions

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

Lot awarding rule: Price 60% Quality 40%

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
17 Apr 2026, 14:13 BST
Last source update
17 Apr 2026, 14:13 BST
Authority reference
25-26 EM19
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-035243
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-068566 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Reserved participation area
K02000001

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Submission deadline
22 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
19 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

17 Apr 2026 → 1 Jun 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published188 days ago
    17 Apr 2026, 14:13 BST
  2. Clarification questions by156 days ago
    19 May 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline153 days ago
    22 May 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Contract starts143 days ago
    1 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    17 Apr 2026, 14:13 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PJWH-9912-THLH Service Headquarters, Nissan Way,, Tyne and Wear,, North East, SR53QYContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender