Tender

GB-Cosford: Mechanical & Electrical Consultancy Services to RAFM Midlands Museum

RAF MUSEUM MIDLANDS

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Tender

04 Sep 2025 at 08:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The RAF Museum Midlands is seeking Mechanical & Electrical Consultancy Services for its Cosford Site, specifically for the development of Hangar 1 and other key installations. This tender, titled "GB-Cosford: Mechanical & Electrical Consultancy Services to RAFM Midlands Museum," falls under the mechanical and electrical engineering services category (CPV 71334000) and is located in the West Midlands, UK. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 17:00 on 18th September 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 27th October 2025 and conclude by 17th December 2027. The procurement process is open to all through an open procedure, with an estimated contract value between £25,000 and £50,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations. Businesses experienced in oversight and reporting services during construction phases, particularly those familiar with RIBA stages and Prince2TM project management standards, will find this project well-suited to their expertise. As the project involves substantial capital works and integration with complex systems, companies with a strong track record in high-quality installation monitoring and systems testing will be well-positioned for success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Cosford: Mechanical & Electrical Consultancy Services to RAFM Midlands Museum

Notice Description

The consultant will oversee provide monitoring and reporting services during RIBA stages 4-6 in support of the development and delivery of the programme of capital works (specifically Hangar 1, the Learning Centre and new exhibition spaces, the landscaping and public realm and the services interface integrating with the Collection Hub building but not including the design of that building) at the RAF Museum Midlands, Cosford Site. (The Museum uses Prince2TM project management standards and systems). The service broadly comprises: * Overseeing/ reporting on Contractors design proposals * Ongoing attendance/ reporting to monitor installation quality and workmanship * Undertake witness testing/ snagging/ reporting of MEP systems on behalf of client. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. For a copy of all tender documentation please contact the Procurement Officer directly via e-mail . Details are: tom.birch@greenwoodprojects.com and/or call on 01543 414777

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c5a4e5e-9c05-4786-b515-dc60bf308074
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb4e924b-ee88-4915-95f6-2e4aa9b3f52a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 17 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAF MUSEUM MIDLANDS
Contact Name
Mr Tom Birch
Contact Email
tom.birch@greenwoodprojects.com
Contact Phone
01543414777

Buyer Location

Locality
COSFORD
Postcode
TF11 8UP
Post Town
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Shifnal South and Cosford
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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