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Open Framework for Building Maintenance and Building Services

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Jul 2026 at 10:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 13:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is in the planning stage for an Open Framework procurement process focused on building maintenance and building services. The Council, a sub-central government public authority, aims to establish a framework that includes both mechanical and electrical engineering services. This procurement is particularly relevant for contracts in the UKH24 region of the United Kingdom. As of 16 July 2026, interested parties are encouraged to engage by 31 July 2026, with the intention of facilitating potential suppliers' understanding of project requirements. Communication for future tender notices is scheduled by 3 August 2026, with the framework operation intended to start on 2 November 2026 and extend until 1 November 2034.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in building maintenance and engineering services. By joining the framework, businesses can access numerous service-specific lots including single supplier options for both preventative and reactive maintenance, and multi-supplier lots for major repair projects. Opportunities are well-suited for companies capable of delivering minor building works, valued at up to £100,000, and those looking to engage in long-term maintenance contracts across various infrastructure categories. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a supplier's portfolio in public sector projects, providing steady operational opportunities over the framework's duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open Framework for Building Maintenance and Building Services

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council is seeking to create an Open Framework for building maintenance services, comprising servicing and maintenance of all mechanical and electric installations and maintenance and repair of building fabric. The framework will comprise of multiple service specific lots with both opportunities to join both single supplier lots for regular planned and reactive maintenance, and multi-supplier lots for larger repairs/renewals projects. Having previously published a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for this procurement, Bedford Borough Council wish to engage further specifically with suppliers interested in bidding for Lot 1 - Minor Building Works, in order to determine capacity and capability to provide estimates using nationally published rate schedules. This lot will comprise suppliers providing building fabric works for projects valued up to PS100k. Suppliers wishing to consult with the Council are invited to contact the buyer at the email provided to facilitate a meeting.

Planning Information

Contact requested from interesed parties via email provided. Online meetings to be facilitated on request.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05224e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067174-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315000 - Building services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH24 Bedford
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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