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Northern Ireland Assembly: Specialist Stone Cleaning to the Front Façade of Parliament Buildings

  Northern Ireland Assembly is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise

Notice Summary
Title: Specialist Stone Cleaning to the Front Façade of Parliament Buildings
Notice type: UK4: Tender notice
Authority: Northern Ireland Assembly
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Above threshold - Open procedure
Short Description: Parliament Buildings requires essential conservation cleaning works to address biological growth, carbon soiling, and harmful pollutants that have accumulated on the Portland limestone façades and associated external elements. The need for intervention is driven by: •preservation of the building fabric and prevention of long-term decay •removal of biological growth and harmful pollutants; •ensuring the building remains safe, structurally sound, and aesthetically appropriate; and •compliance with heritage management duties for a Grade A listed asset. The project includes cleaning the front elevation of Parliament Buildings, portico, tower, kerbs, steps, dwarf walls and architectural detailing, excluding areas expressly omitted in the specification. Repointing to approximately 10% of joints is anticipated following cleaning. A specialist contractor is required due to the conservation sensitivity, the need for controlled methodologies, and the requirement for careful liaison with the Conservation Architect.
Published: 13/01/2026 15:15
UK4: Tender notice Published 13/01/2026

Specialist Stone Cleaning to the Front Façade of Parliament Buildings


Contracting authority




Contracting authority:

Northern Ireland Assembly


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PYCW-9139-GQXZ


Address:


Northern Ireland Assembly, Parliament Buildings, Stormont
Belfast
BT4 3XX
UK


Contact name:

Procurement Office


Email:

procurement@niassembly.gov.uk


Telephone:

02890521855


Website:

Not provided


Organisation type:

MINISTRY


Devolved regulations that apply:

Northern Ireland




Procedure



Procedure type:


Open procedure





Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No



Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Specialist Stone Cleaning to the Front Façade of Parliament Buildings


Reference number:

Not provided


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

Parliament Buildings requires essential conservation cleaning works to address biological growth, carbon soiling, and harmful pollutants that have accumulated on the Portland limestone façades and associated external elements.
The need for intervention is driven by:
•preservation of the building fabric and prevention of long-term decay
•removal of biological growth and harmful pollutants;
•ensuring the building remains safe, structurally sound, and aesthetically appropriate; and
•compliance with heritage management duties for a Grade A listed asset.
The project includes cleaning the front elevation of Parliament Buildings, portico, tower, kerbs, steps, dwarf walls and architectural detailing, excluding areas expressly omitted in the specification. Repointing to approximately 10% of joints is anticipated following cleaning.
A specialist contractor is required due to the conservation sensitivity, the need for controlled methodologies, and the requirement for careful liaison with the Conservation Architect.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://niassembly.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Belfast:-Parliament-and-public-assembly-buildings./P58K4XT93T

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://niassembly.delta-esourcing.com/respond/P58K4XT93T





Total value (estimated):


GBP 132,000 excluding VAT

GBP 158,400 including VAT





Description





Description:

Not provided





Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

No




Contract dates (estimated):

03/03/2026 to 27/05/2026


CPV classifications:


45216114 - Parliament and public assembly buildings.

45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings.

71315000 - Building services.

90910000 - Cleaning services.

90911200 - Building-cleaning services.



Contract can be extended:

No



Delivery regions:


UKN06 - Belfast



Award criteria:


Name: Total cost for delivery / Weighting: 100




Technical ability conditions of participation:

Criteria as stated within the Instructions to Tenderers (pass/fail)




Documents



Associated tender documents:


Not provided


Technical specifications:


Not provided



Submission




Enquiry deadline:

29/01/2026 Time: 15:00


Tender submission deadline:

09/02/2026 Time: 15:00


Submission address and any special instructions:

https://northernirelandassembly.delta-esourcing.com


An electronic auction will be used:


No


Languages that may be used for submission:


English


Award decision date (estimated):

16/02/2026



Other information



Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided


Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided


Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

Not provided


Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Not provided


A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes



Other organisations


Not provided
Award Notice
UK6: Contract award notice Published 13/02/2026

Specialist Stone Cleaning to the Front Façade of Parliament Buildings


Contracting Authorities




Contracting authority:

Northern Ireland Assembly


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PYCW-9139-GQXZ


Address:


Northern Ireland Assembly, Parliament Buildings, Stormont
Belfast
BT4 3XX
UK


Contact name:

Procurement Office


Email:

procurement@niassembly.gov.uk


Telephone:

02890521855


Website:

Not provided


Organisation type:

MINISTRY


Devolved regulations that apply:

Northern Ireland




Procedure



Procedure type:


Open procedure





Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No



Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Specialist Stone Cleaning to the Front Façade of Parliament Buildings


Reference number:

Not provided


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

Parliament Buildings requires essential conservation cleaning works to address biological growth, carbon soiling, and harmful pollutants that have accumulated on the Portland limestone façades and associated external elements.
The need for intervention is driven by:
•preservation of the building fabric and prevention of long-term decay
•removal of biological growth and harmful pollutants;
•ensuring the building remains safe, structurally sound, and aesthetically appropriate; and
•compliance with heritage management duties for a Grade A listed asset.
The project includes cleaning the front elevation of Parliament Buildings, portico, tower, kerbs, steps, dwarf walls and architectural detailing, excluding areas expressly omitted in the specification. Repointing to approximately 10% of joints is anticipated following cleaning.
A specialist contractor is required due to the conservation sensitivity, the need for controlled methodologies, and the requirement for careful liaison with the Conservation Architect.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://niassembly.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1014231393

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://niassembly.delta-esourcing.com/respond/P58K4XT93T





Total value (estimated):


GBP 132,000 excluding VAT

GBP 158,400 including VAT






Contract value:

GBP 158,400 including VAT



Contract Details



Contract 1


Title:

Not provided


Reference number:

Not provided


Contract value:

GBP 135,840 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

No


Award decision date:

13/02/2026


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

26/02/2026


Contract dates (estimated):

27/02/2026 to 22/05/2026


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


CPV classifications:


45216114 - Parliament and public assembly buildings.

45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings.

71315000 - Building services.

90910000 - Cleaning services.

90911200 - Building-cleaning services.



Delivery regions:


UKN06 - Belfast



Assessment summaries sent:

13/02/2026



Supplier




Supplier:

P.G Clarke & Son Ltd.


Companies House:

NI616983


Address:


156 Eshnadarragh Road, Rosslea
Enniskillen
BT92 7LB
UK


Email:

jonathan@clarkerestoration.co.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No


Supported employment provider:

No


Public service mutual:

No





Other organisations


Not provided
Related Notice
UK7: Contract details notice Published 27/02/2026

Specialist Stone Cleaning to the Front Façade of Parliament Buildings


Contracting Authorities





Contracting authority:

Northern Ireland Assembly


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PYCW-9139-GQXZ


Address:


Northern Ireland Assembly, Parliament Buildings, Stormont
Belfast
BT4 3XX
UK


Contact name:

Procurement Office


Email:

procurement@niassembly.gov.uk


Telephone:

02890521855


Website:

Not provided


Organisation type:

MINISTRY


Devolved regulations that apply:

Northern Ireland




Procedure



Procedure type:


Open procedure





Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No



Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Specialist Stone Cleaning to the Front Façade of Parliament Buildings


Reference number:

Not provided


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

Parliament Buildings requires essential conservation cleaning works to address biological growth, carbon soiling, and harmful pollutants that have accumulated on the Portland limestone façades and associated external elements.
The need for intervention is driven by:
•preservation of the building fabric and prevention of long-term decay
•removal of biological growth and harmful pollutants;
•ensuring the building remains safe, structurally sound, and aesthetically appropriate; and
•compliance with heritage management duties for a Grade A listed asset.
The project includes cleaning the front elevation of Parliament Buildings, portico, tower, kerbs, steps, dwarf walls and architectural detailing, excluding areas expressly omitted in the specification. Repointing to approximately 10% of joints is anticipated following cleaning.
A specialist contractor is required due to the conservation sensitivity, the need for controlled methodologies, and the requirement for careful liaison with the Conservation Architect.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://niassembly.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1016037873

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://niassembly.delta-esourcing.com/respond/P58K4XT93T





Total value (estimated):


GBP 132,000 excluding VAT

GBP 158,400 including VAT






Contract value:

GBP 158,400 including VAT



Contract Details



Contract 1


Title:

Not provided


Reference number:

Not provided


Contract value:

GBP 135,840 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

No


Award decision date:

13/02/2026


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

26/02/2026


Contract dates (estimated):

27/02/2026 to 22/05/2026


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


CPV classifications:


45216114 - Parliament and public assembly buildings.

45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings.

71315000 - Building services.

90910000 - Cleaning services.

90911200 - Building-cleaning services.



Delivery regions:


UKN06 - Belfast




Supplier




Supplier:

P.G Clarke & Son Ltd.


Companies House:

NI616983


Address:


156 Eshnadarragh Road, Rosslea
Enniskillen
BT92 7LB
UK


Email:

jonathan@clarkerestoration.co.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No





Key performance indicators:


Not provided


Associated documents:


Not provided




Other organisations


Not provided