Integrated Cleaning services

Closes in 5 daysSubmission deadline: 20 October 2026, 03:00 PM Australia/Sydney

About this tender

Overview The State Library of New South Wales is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced cleaning service providers to deliver high quality cleaning services across the Library. Scope The scope of the proposed contract includes interior and exterior cleaning, sanitary and hygiene services, provision of associated toiletries, detergents and other consumables, gardening and irrigation, waste and recycling collection, and pest control and inspections. The scope includes: Cleaning services covering internal and external cleaning of the Library, including public access areas (exhibition, educational and amenities), staff office areas (kitchenettes, storage and amenities), and back-of-house and operational areas (workshops, exhibition preparation areas, collection storage areas and loading docks) Provision of all toiletry consumables including paper, disposable hand towels, air fresheners, soap and detergents Ad hoc event cleaning Hygiene services, including removal and replacement of sanitary bins on a regular basis, refilling of dispenser products where applicable, and urinal maintenance services Graffiti removal services on request External services including leaf blowing, high pressure cleaning of paved areas, and low pressure cleaning of sandstone handrails and stone front steps Window cleaning, including high level window cleaning Regular reporting, inspections and audits Ad hoc cleaning services to support Library events, functions and venue hire activities, on an as-needed basis and potentially outside standard cleaning schedules and operating hours Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified and experienced in the provision of cleaning services Tender Briefing Respondents are required to confirm their attendance at the briefing by emailing Katherine.proutingsmith@sl.nsw.gov.au by 5th October 2026. Enquiries Contact: Katherine Prouting-smith Email: katherine.proutingsmith@sl.nsw.gov.au

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