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Tender

15 May 2026 at 16:51

PlanningUpdate

10 Apr 2026 at 14:57

Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 15:58

Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is actively seeking a qualified company to deliver Integrated Facilities Management (FM) Services, covered under the tender ID PURCON 5106. Situated in Norwich, UK, this opportunity requires services that reflect high standards within the facilities management industry, ensuring optimal value for money. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an expression of interest deadline on 18th June 2026 and any related enquiries closing by 10th June 2026. The contract value is expected to be around £50,000,000 to £60,000,000 GBP, with the services commencing in April 2027. This competitive yet flexible procedure will involve several stages, including a questionnaire for shortlisting, an Invitation to Tender (ITT), and negotiations if needed.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies with a strong track record in handling sophisticated facilities management services. The provision covers UEA and Quadram Institute sites, highlighting opportunities for firms specialising in technologically integrated FM solutions. With the procurement process being open to competitive, flexible methods, this contract is particularly appealing to businesses that can demonstrate value for money alongside high-quality service delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the FM sector can find this a viable opportunity to expand their portfolio within the public sector by leveraging the benefits of targeted pre-market engagement sessions aimed at aligning service expectations with industry capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCON 5106 Integrated FM Services

Notice Description

UEA is seeking to appoint a reputable company with a proven track record in directly managing and delivering technically demanding Facilities Management services to similar organisations. The scope of Facilities Management Services required includes Integrated Facilities Management for its properties and the Quadram Institute managed by Quadram Institute Partners (QIP), designed to deliver the optimal value for money (VFM) solution. It is anticipated that all services will be underpinned by technology, and robust policies and procedures, which will at all times reflect good industry practice within an environment of continuous improvement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to 2x extensions of 12 months each

Planning Information

University of East Anglia invites interested organisations to attend a pre-market engagement session, to be held via Microsoft Teams, in relation to an upcoming opportunity for the provision of Integrated Facilities Management (FM) Services to the UEA, INTO and Quadram Partners. The purpose of this session is to provide an overview of the forthcoming opportunity and to engage with potential suppliers ahead of the formal tender process. Following the session, participating organisations will be invited to complete a questionnaire. Pre-Tender Engagement Session Details Date: 27th April 2026 Time: 11am - 1 hour Platform: Microsoft Teams (session will be recorded) To register and receive the meeting link, please email simon.mclaughlin@aecom.com no later than 12 noon on 20th April, including "UEA IFM Pre-Market Engagement" in the subject line of your message. We look forward to your participation and to sharing more information about this exciting opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052287
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045090-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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