Tender

Chelmsford City Council Building Services DPS

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

26 Jun 2025 at 09:05

Tender

08 Nov 2021 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Chelmsford City Council is inviting tenders for its Building Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), focused on repair and maintenance services, specifically targeting buildings. This procurement process is in the 'tenderUpdate' stage as of 26 June 2025, with all DPS contracts required to conclude by the 27th of October 2028 due to statutory regulations. The services span planned and reactive maintenance across approximately 70 critical sites, located in Chelmsford, Essex, and covered under various categories such as handyman maintenance, preventative maintenance, minor works, and external groundworks. This opportunity falls within the CPV code 50000000, indicating repair and maintenance services, under a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the construction and maintenance sectors, particularly those specialised in building services, civil engineering, and small-scale construction. The estimated contract value stands at £14,250,000, with specific lots ranging from handyman services to minor construction projects. The DPS is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their portfolios by securing government contracts. Businesses able to offer expertise in roofing, brickwork, HVAC systems, electrical maintenance, and civil engineering works are encouraged to participate, benefitting from the chance to work across multiple high-value frameworks in a thriving urban area.

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Notice Title

Chelmsford City Council Building Services DPS

Notice Description

The DPS covers planned maintenance, minor works, external groundworks, civil works and short-notice reactive maintenance. There are around 70 key sites. The remaining sites require minimal attendance and maintenance.

Lot Information

Handyman Maintenance Services

Category One involves services to fix minor building faults and covers: roofing, brickwork and masonry, carpentry, internal/external decoration, plastering/tiling, flooring, glazing, minor refurbishments, locksmith, fire proofing and steel fabrication and ironmongery. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KYBMSEGN35

Category Two - Planned Preventative Maintenance

Category Two covers inspection/servicing/maintenance of: mechanical systems (heating & hot water), air conditioning, air handling, fire dampers, electrical systems, emergency light testing, high level floodlighting, lighting columns, passenger and goods lifts, building management systems , automatic doors, access gates and roller shutters, fire alarm/sprinkler systems, fire equipment, evacuation equipment, intruder alarm (excl CCTV), drainage, sewage pumps, lightning protection systems, roof access failsafe and protection systems. Also, roof and gutter cleaning, water hygiene services, water risk assessment, swimming pools (TVC sampling.)

Category Three - Minor Works

Category Three - Minor works including: minor building projects, windows and doors replacement and roofing.

Category Four - External Groundworks and Civils

Category Four covers: road works, fencing, hard landscaping, bridgeworks, concrete repairs,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f48f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035292-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71315000 - Building services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,250,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,250,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Selina Muir
Contact Email
selina.muir@chelmsford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1245606606

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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