Planning

PURCON 5106 - UEA Integrated Facilities Management Services

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

10 Apr 2026 at 13:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 14:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 12:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is planning to procure Integrated Facilities Management (FM) Services, with a contract period starting on 15th February 2027 and potentially extending until 14th February 2034. The procurement falls under the services category and is focused on providing facilities management across the Norwich Research Park in Norwich, United Kingdom. As part of the planning phase, a pre-market engagement session is scheduled for 27th April 2026 via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties should register by 20th April 2026. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, and the primary contract location aligns with the UKH15 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building and facilities management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability considerations included in the contract lot. The structured approach to vendor engagement, with a dedicated pre-market session and follow-up questionnaire, suggests a transparent and inclusive procurement process. Firms well-versed in comprehensive FM service delivery across large campuses should find this tender a promising avenue for growth and development in the public sector, particularly those looking to establish or expand their presence within the higher education and research facility management sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCON 5106 - UEA Integrated Facilities Management Services

Notice Description

University of East Anglia seeks tenders in relation to the provision of Integrated Facilities Management (FM) Services to the UEA, INTO and Quadram Partners.

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/032894-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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

CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2027 - 14 Feb 2032 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Additional Buyers

AECOM LTD

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
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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