Provision of a Cleaning Service at Fort Nelson
Royal Armouries MuseumEstimated Value
Up to £450,000
Deadline
28 August 2026
Published
5 August 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Royal Armouries is undertaking this procurement to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced and competent supplier to provide a comprehensive cleaning service at Fort Nelson. The requirement includes the delivery of daily cleaning across visitor, staff, operational and venue hire areas, together with scheduled periodic cleaning tasks, including deep cleaning, window cleaning, high-level cleaning, the supply and management of washroom consumables, and associated equipment, materials and service management arrangements. The expected commencement date of the contract is 25 November 2026; however, the operational start date for service delivery will be 01 February 2027, allowing an appropriate mobilisation period for the appointed supplier.
Eligibility & compliance
The appointed supplier will be required to deliver a reliable, safe, compliant and consistently high-quality service which supports the operation of Fort Nelson as a national museum, public visitor attraction and events venue throughout the contract term.
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- 1
PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED
£63,018
total awarded
- 2
MBF ADVISORY LTD
£56,400
total awarded
- 3
AETOPIA LIMITED
£69,450
total awarded
- 4
IPSUM GROUP LIMITED
£76,000
total awarded
- 5
IRIS SOFTWARE LIMITED
£27,310
total awarded
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Royal Armouries MuseumKey Dates
Published
5 August 2026
Submission deadline
28 August 2026
Notice type
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