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Provision of Mechanical & Plant Servicing & Repairs

THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Aug 2025 at 16:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

21 Jul 2025 at 10:59

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 May 2025 at 14:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Provision of Mechanical & Plant Servicing & Repairs" was initiated by The Academies for Character and Excellence, located in Totnes, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and covered services in the education sector, focusing on the repair and maintenance of mechanical and electrical building installations. The procurement included multiple lots, with services to be delivered across various regions in the UK, including Somerset and Devon. Key dates include the award date set for 19 August 2025, and the contracts are expected to start on 1 September 2025, with a potential extension beyond the initial completion date of 31 August 2028.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like I.J. Cannings & Son Limited, who have successfully been awarded a contract, are particularly well-suited to compete, given the requirements for certifications such as Gas Safe, F Gas, and OFTEC. The ability to deliver comprehensive maintenance services and rapid response to critical failures makes this an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand within the educational sector. The possibility of additional schools joining the trust further indicates potential growth opportunities within this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Mechanical & Plant Servicing & Repairs

Notice Description

The proposed contract will encompass delivering the following services to the Trust: a. Statutory compliance maintenance and planned preventative maintenance to all mechanical & plant equipment listed in Document 8. Asset Lists. b. Reactive maintenance in accordance with the approval process laid out in Document 2. Specification of Requirement. c. Provision of technical support and management of all specialist contracts and subcontracts as part of this Contract. d. Provision of 24-hour operations support.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Somerset

To Provide Mechanical & Plant Servicing & Remedial Works for the following schools Ashill Community Primary School Baltonsborough Church of England VC Primary School Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School Castle Cary Community Primary School Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Milborne Port Primary School Stoberry Park School Stockland Church of England Primary Academy Winsham Primary School

Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions

Lot 2 - Devon & Torbay

To Provide Mechanical & Plant Servicing & Remedial Works for the following schools Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School Brixham Church of England Primary School Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School Galmpton Church of England Primary School Newtown Primary School Shaldon Primary School St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Torre Church of England Academy Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School

Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions

Lot 3 - All Schools

To Provide Mechanical & Plant Servicing & Remedial Works for the following schools Ashill Community Primary School Baltonsborough Church of England VC Primary School Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School Castle Cary Community Primary School Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Milborne Port Primary School Stoberry Park School Stockland Church of England Primary Academy Winsham Primary School Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School Brixham Church of England Primary School Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School Galmpton Church of England Primary School Newtown Primary School Shaldon Primary School St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Torre Church of England Academy Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School

Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049954-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery

50510000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps, valves, taps and metal containers

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
Additional Buyers

Academies for Character & Excellence

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TOTNES
Postcode
TQ9 5TZ
Postcode Area
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England), TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
South Hams
Electoral Ward
Totnes
Westminster Constituency
South Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I.J. CANNINGS & SON LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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