ID 6841048 - DfC - The Provision of Cleaning Services to National Museums Northern Ireland

National Museums Northern Ireland is seeking a contractor for the provision of cleaning and facilities management services across four museums and two stores. The scope of work covers the Ulster Museum in Belfast, the Ulster Folk Museum and Ulster Transport Museum in Cultra, the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh, and the Belfast Stores on Heron Road. The contract is estimated to begin on April 1, 2027, and run through March 31, 2030, with the possibility of two optional extension periods of up to 24 months each, potentially extending the performance period to March 31, 2034. The total estimated value of the contract is 5 million pounds excluding VAT, or 6 million pounds including VAT. The award will be determined through a weighted evaluation process where cost accounts for 60 percent of the score, while quality criteria including service delivery, implementation, contract management, and social value make up the remaining 40 percent. Additionally, there is a mandatory pass/fail requirement regarding fair working practices. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders electronically via eTendersNI by December 10, 2026, at 3:00 pm, as paper submissions will be rejected. The procurement is being managed by the CPD Supplies and Services Division.