General Office and Window Cleaning Services for the Embassy of Ireland in Berlin

The Embassy of Ireland in Berlin requests tenders from suitably qualified service providers for general

General Office and Window Cleaning Services for the Embassy of Ireland in Berlin

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála

## Summary The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála is seeking tenders for General Office and Window Cleaning Services for the Embassy of Ireland in Berlin. The estimated value of the contract is €165,000.

## Scope & Deliverables - General office cleaning services - Internal and external window cleaning services - Associated janitorial/sanitary services - Provision of cleaning supplies - Management and stocking of cleaning supply - Washing kitchen towels on a regular basis - Particular care in cleaning frequently-used touch points (door handles, light switches, etc.) - Extra sanitising and disinfecting in cases of increased risk of infection transmission

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Suitably qualified service providers - Qualifications: - Previous track record and experience delivering cleaning services to clients of a similar nature and scale - Compliance with German legislation and regulations regarding health and safety at work - Confirmation that the labour inspectorate has not identified any breaches of these regulations and legislation - Evidence of insurance (employer's liability and public liability) - Certifications: None stated - Experience: Similar experience in cleaning services for clients of a similar nature and scale

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €165,000 - Submission deadline: Mon Jul 20 18:00:00 IST 2026 - Contract duration: 4 years (initial term of one year, renewable annually) - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8454957 - Languages: English - Key documents to prepare: - Tender submission - Qualification criteria (previous track record and experience, compliance with German legislation and regulations, evidence of insurance) - Declaration that the tenderer is compliant with all relevant employment and health and safety legislation

## Bid Considerations - This contract may suit service providers with experience in cleaning services for clients of a similar nature and scale. - Opportunities: The contract has an estimated value of €165,000 and a duration of 4 years. - Risks: - Unsatisfactory service may lead to termination of the contract with immediate effect. - Non-performance of any particular service may result in withholding payment.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála has 15 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 16 contract(s) worth around €8,147,337.

Recent awarded suppliers include Enterprise Rent-A-Car European Holdings Ltd_125369, Irish Council for International Students (ICOS), Securitas NV, Forvis Mazars_11843, Crown Workspace Ltd.