Open14 days left · closes midday, Friday 27 November 2026

Catering canopy & extract system cleaning services

University of Exeter · Education

In brief

University of Exeter is looking for suppliers for cleaning and architecture and engineering work (South West).

The estimated value is £270,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 11 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 27 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 2pm, Thursday 19 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 27 November 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 60% · Price 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 14 bids per contract for this buyer (from 21 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The University of Exeter is seeking to appoint a competent and experienced contractor to undertake the inspection, cleaning, certification and reporting of catering extract ductwork and ventilation systems. The appointed supplier will be expected to deliver services in accordance with all relevant legislation, TR19 requirements and industry best practice, ensuring that systems are maintained in a safe, clean and compliant condition. Through this procurement process, the University is seeking to identify a supplier with the technical expertise, resources, management capability and continuous improvement ethos necessary to deliver a high-quality service across a diverse and operationally complex estate.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 14 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £270,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: uk.eu-supply.com.
Send clarification questions before 2pm, Thursday 19 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 27 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

29 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 102635-2026

About the buyer

University of ExeterLast 12 months

Procurements

299

Awards

153

Suppliers it has used most for cleaning

Fairfield Controlec Ltd1 contract

All tenders and awards from University of Exeter

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From notice 102635-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 October 2026.