Tender

CBC-1829-T-TS Hard Facilities Management (FM) Services

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 15:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is currently inviting tenders for its "CBC-1829-T-TS Hard Facilities Management (FM) Services" contract, encompassing three lots: Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Reactive Repairs and Minor Works, M&E Statutory Testing & Planned Maintenance, and Building Fabric Works. This procurement is categorised under "Repair and maintenance services" within the CPV classification 50000000 and various related categories. The opportunity applies to numerous locations, including the United Kingdom and extending to the British Overseas Territories. The procurement stage is the tender phase with a submission deadline on 24th November 2025 at 12:00 PM. Marking a significant business event, the contract is set to start on 1st April 2026 and spans three years with the potential for 1+1 optional extensions. The procurement method adopted is a competitive procedure with negotiation, focusing on securing the best quality outcomes for the involved services.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in building and facilities management services, particularly those with expertise in electrical installations, testing equipment installation, and maintenance of various apparatus. As the procurement is non-recurrent and above the threshold, it offers a unique chance for growth, especially for medium to large enterprises with the capacity to handle multiple lots. Companies well-versed in managing complex and diverse service requirements are encouraged to consider participation. The procurement process promotes transparency and fair competition, highlighting the likely benefits that successful bidders may gain in terms of reputation enhancement and business expansion within the public sector services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1829-T-TS Hard Facilities Management (FM) Services

Notice Description

Hard Facilities Management (FM) Services - 3 Lots Lot 1 - Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Reactive Repairs and Minor Works Lot 2 - Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Statutory Testing & Planned Maintenance Lot 3 - Building Fabric Works Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 01 April 2026 Contract term: 3 year +1+1 optional Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3a30dc8-0ca1-48de-9250-fbf1faed6afe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b6caa2-c05f-49c6-805c-3b2d69be0e8d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45311100 - Electrical wiring work

45311200 - Electrical fitting work

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating

51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71314100 - Electrical services

71315000 - Building services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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