The Clean Space awarded contract with SMC Corporation (UK) Ltd to support UK HQ

Specialist commercial cleaning company, The Clean Space, has secured a two-year contract with SMC Corporation (UK) Ltd, the UK arm of SMC Corporation, a world leader in pneumatic automation technologies.

The contract, which commenced in July, covers SMC’s 14-acre UK headquarters site in Milton Keynes, including warehousing, offices, meeting rooms, canteens, showrooms, electronic testing areas and research and development facilities.

The appointment follows a competitive tender process, with The Clean Space selected to deliver a more structured and transparent cleaning service across the complex site. SMC had worked with its previous cleaning contractor for more than 10 years.

Under the agreement, The Clean Space will provide daily cleaning and associated soft services. The contract will be supported by a team of 6 cleaning operatives and Supervisor.

Ahead of mobilisation, The Clean Space carried out a detailed site audit to assess the specific requirements of the working environment. This led to a full review of the existing cleaning regimes, designed to improve consistency, compliance and productivity across the estate.

The Clean Space is also introducing upgraded cleaning equipment, including a ride-on scrubber dryer to support warehouse cleaning, alongside the Dryft floor cleaning machine, winner of the Interclean Innovation Award 2026 in Amsterdam.

The contract will include improved management reporting, greater visibility of cleaning hours and enhanced compliance processes, including access to COSHH information and site manuals via QR codes.

Wes Smith, Sales and Marketing Director at The Clean Space, said: “SMC’s headquarters is a varied environment, spanning manufacturing, warehousing, office and customer-facing areas, so consistency and flexibility are both critical.

“Our focus is on delivering a well-managed service that supports the day-to-day operation of the site, while giving SMC greater visibility, stronger compliance and a more proactive approach to cleaning.”

The appointment further strengthens The Clean Space’s experience in commercial, industrial and technical environments, where hygiene, compliance and service visibility are critical.