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Provision of War Memorial Inspection Cleaning and Maintenance

London Borough of Hillingdon · Local authority

In brief

London Borough of Hillingdon is looking for suppliers for construction work (London).

The estimated value is £156,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 November 2026.

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

Bids close at 5pm, Thursday 29 October 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Monday 5 October 2026
Bids by: 5pm, Thursday 29 October 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for this buyer (from 23 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The London Borough of Hillingdon (LBH) invites companies to tender for the specialist cleaning and maintenance of fourteen War Memorials across the borough and we require a fully accredited and specialist company to provide a high quality, consistent and professional service to ensure these historic and well cherished war memorials remain clean and tidy and free from defects.  The scope of this contract comprises the inspection, cleaning, repair, and maintenance of war memorials situated within the London Borough of Hillingdon. The works include routine inspections, condition assessments, cleaning activities, minor maintenance works, and any associated services necessary to preserve and maintain the memorials in a safe and satisfactory condition. The Contract will be for an initial term of three (3) years with an extendable option for a period of up to two (2) years, giving a total of five (5) years

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 29 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £156,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in London?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.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Monday 5 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 5pm, Thursday 29 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

16 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 087913-2026

About the buyer

London Borough of HillingdonLast 12 months

Procurements

113

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

Bugler Developments Ltd.2 contracts
O'Hara Bros Surfacing Ltd2 contracts
Blakedown Landscapes Limited1 contract
Burnham Pumps Services Ltd1 contract
Evander Glazing and Locks Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from London Borough of Hillingdon

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From notice 087913-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.