Planning

Mechanical and Electrical Principal Contractor

GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 11:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 May 2025 at 08:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Great Places Housing Group Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a contract titled "Mechanical and Electrical Principal Contractor". This contract seeks to cover the design, installation, servicing, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems across the group's housing stock and offices. The contract, estimated at £3 million over five years, will be serviced in the North West and South Yorkshire regions. The procurement process will adhere to either the PCR2015 or PA2023 framework, and is aimed at ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and compliance standards. A Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is underway, with responses due by 13th February 2026, providing an opportunity for the market to influence the final tender specifications.

This procurement process offers significant potential for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical installations and maintenance, particularly those with capabilities in areas like HVAC, solar thermal installations, and security systems such as CCTV and access control. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to deliver services or equipment in the North West and South Yorkshire could find this contract particularly promising for business growth. By engaging in the PME and shaping the tender requirements, businesses can better position themselves when the formal procurement process commences.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mechanical and Electrical Principal Contractor

Notice Description

GPHG is seeking a mechanical and electrical (M&E) principal contractor to routinely service, maintain and install M&E assets to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and adhere to best practice. Scope is being explored for the inclusion of: Booster pumps Air source heat pumps Ground source heat pumps Rainwater harvesting Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Commercial Ducting Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) Solar Thermal Gates (inc. annual service & certification) Window Restrictors Radon protection Lightning protection Gates (powered gates and access systems) CCTV Warden call Door Access Solar PV Solar Thermal The contract is estimated to be in the region of PS3m (inc VAT) over 5 years. Properties are based in the North West and South Yorkshire. The contract is anticipated to be procured through a PCR2015 or PA2023 framework.

Planning Information

Great Places Housing Group Limited ("Great Places") is seeking feedback from the market for its upcoming Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Principal Contractor tender exercise. This prospective contract will cover - generally speaking - the design, installation, servicing and maintenance of essential mechanical systems and electrical systems across the whole of Great Places' housing stock as well as its offices. The prospective contract will meet all relevant regulatory and compliance standards. This is for an existing requirement. A Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) UK2 Notice has been issued to help Great Places develop an understanding of: (1) The scope of services that the market can deliver, (2) Supplier capacity, and (3) Available procurement routes. Responses are sought electronically via reply to an MS Forms survey: https://forms.office.com/e/CuQpUqXRLN The survey should take around 20 minutes to complete. Respondents must declare any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest. Deadline for responses: 13th February 2026 Great Places reserves the right to extend this deadline at its discretion. Great Places reserves the right to conduct additional pre-market engagement not described in this notice to help meet the objectives of the PME. For example, this may include phone calls, email correspondence, follow up surveys etc. This notice is issued in accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023. Participation in this exercise is voluntary and not a prerequisite for bidding in any future procurement. The contract is anticipated to be procured through a PCR2015 or PA2023 framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052633
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007942-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45350000 - Mechanical installations

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment

71300000 - Engineering services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 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
GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@greatplaces.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M21 7QP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLE3 South Yorkshire
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Chorlton Park
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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