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Provision of a Cleaning Service at Fort Nelson

Awarded to MPD FM Ltd

Royal Armouries Museum(buyer)

Published
Published 14 May 2026
Deadline
Closed 28 August 2026
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Overview

Royal Armouries Museum is procuring a comprehensive cleaning service at Fort Nelson, a national museum and public visitor attraction. The service includes daily cleaning of visitor, staff, operational and venue hire areas, periodic deep cleaning, window and high-level cleaning, washroom consumable supply and management, and associated equipment and materials. The contract commences 25 November 2026 with service delivery starting 1 February 2027, with an estimated value of £450,000.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£450,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
14 May 2026
Questions by
13 August 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bagsSoapHand sanitizerToilet paperPaper hand towelsAutomatic soap dispensersToilet-roll dispenser systemCleaning services+1 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£445,037
Award date
4 November 2026
Contract period
25 November 2026 → 31 January 2030
Contract length
3 years 2 months
Could run to
31 January 2032
Against estimate
1% below
Bids received
20
Winner
  • MPD FM Ltd

This contract ends on 31 January 2030, or 31 January 2032 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

MPD FM Ltd

Based in
Dagenham
Public contracts won
47
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

20

11 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials drew a median of 7 bids over the last 24 months; 14% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • Pricing Schedule30%
  • Contract delivery – Health & Safety and Sustainability25%
  • Contract management – Quality Assurance and Communication20%
  • Contract delivery – Mobilisation and Workforce Management15%
  • Social Value – Fair work10%

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Market context

Typical award in Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

£275,000

Median of 143 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 62% above the median.

Royal Armouries Museum in the last 12 months

36

contracts awarded, worth £6,016,336 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    10 November 2026

  2. Tender Update

    5 August 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    24 July 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    14 May 2026

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