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Mechanical & Electrical Consultancy services

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 20:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has completed a procurement process for mechanical and electrical consultancy services under a call-off contract via the SEC Framework. The procurement, with a value of GBP 159,192.60, falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, and it covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 1st December 2025. The contracting stage has advanced to the award phase as of 27th January 2026, with the contract running from 27th January 2026 to 31st October 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in mechanical and electrical consultancy, especially those that qualify as SMEs, given the suitability requirements. Companies operating in the architectural and engineering services sector would be well-positioned to compete in such selective procurement exercises. Securing such contracts can enhance business portfolio and offer recurring revenue streams, benefiting enterprises looking to establish or expand their presence in government projects within the South East region of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mechanical & Electrical Consultancy services

Notice Description

Call-off contract via SEC Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd99ad44-147b-45e2-b47c-d00bcb43d210
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de7e6e63-19a8-4eae-aa15-d37cf65dfdfa
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£159,192 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,192 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAWDEN MEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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