Tender

Mechanical and Electrical Design Consultancy Services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 16:26

Planning

27 May 2025 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is actively engaging in the tender process for Mechanical and Electrical Design Consultancy Services, an opportunity that aligns with engineering design services within the CPV classification 71320000. This open procedure is focused on covering projects primarily located in the UKD4 region, United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active, with key dates including a submission deadline set for 6th February 2026 and the end of the inquiry period on 30th January 2026. The anticipated contract period will commence on 1st April 2026, running through 31st March 2030. With a total estimated contract value of up to £2,400,000 gross, this framework agreement intends to appoint up to six consultants to lead and collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects involving mechanical and electrical systems, including replacements and new installations during summer periods.

This procurement presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical engineering services, especially those that can demonstrate technical quality and social value. The tender is set as an open procedure, promoting a competitive yet accessible process for interested parties. The involvement via a framework agreement with the potential for mini-competition bids provides prospective consultants with ongoing work prospects and collaborative opportunities within diverse project scopes. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate, making this a highly suitable engagement for businesses looking to expand their portfolio and establish lasting partnerships with a prominent public authority.

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Notice Title

Mechanical and Electrical Design Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Mechanical and Electrical Design Consultancy Services. This framework is to engage up to six (6) Mechanical and Electrical Consultants for the design and delivery of Mechanical and or Electrical Building Services projects (Acting as Lead Consultant), or to be part of a design team on a multi-disciplinary project as part of a design team (Consultant). The projects the Mechanical and Electrical Consultant will be engaged in will predominantly be direct engineering projects, which consist of boiler/ASHP replacements installations and heating replacements for the condition led services over summer periods or rewires, fire alarm and emergency lighting (details of actual M or E scope of services, as detailed in the mini comp tender package) starting in the summer holiday periods. Here they will be the Lead Consultant, designing the scheme and project managing on site. The Mechanical and Electrical Consultant may also be engaged in larger projects where they are brought in to form part of a multidisciplinary team. All consultants listed on the Framework will be invited to bid, via a mini competition, for future consultancy projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0526e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000449-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Craig Pullen
Contact Email
casprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

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