Planning

Planned and Reactive Maintenance of Mechanical and Electrical Services

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Jun 2025 at 15:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Braintree District Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Planned and Reactive Maintenance of Mechanical and Electrical Services." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services, and is located in the UK, with key activities centred around sites such as the Braintree Enterprise Centre and The Plaza Enterprise and Innovation Centre. The procurement process began with a preliminary market engagement notice, published on 25 June 2025, and expressions of interest along with responses are expected by 11 July 2025. The planned contract period is from 3 December 2025 to 2 December 2028, with a potential for extension till 2029. Interested parties can engage further through the Delta eSourcing portal, indicating a one-contractor approach for delivering the specified services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance services. Companies that can provide a comprehensive 24/7 emergency breakdown service and hold adequate stocks of critical spares will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the need for fully trained engineers and the management of sub-contractors, medium to large firms with experience in managing extensive maintenance programmes will find this tender particularly attractive. The involvement of multiple high-value sites also means that businesses capable of adapting to changing site demands, as buildings may be sold during the contract, could see substantial growth through this involvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Planned and Reactive Maintenance of Mechanical and Electrical Services

Notice Description

Braintree District Council (BDC) is seeking to engage with the market to receive feedback on various aspects of this future opportunity to ensure that it is understood by the market and is fully deliverable. Expressions of Interest are also required. The Contractor will carry out a programme of maintenance, repairs and replacement of specialised equipment, that are essential for the plant and systems of the Braintree Enterprise Centre, The Plaza Enterprise and Innovation Centre, Saunders House and Osier House to the standards outlined in SFG20 guidance for each individual building service. The Contractor will provide fully trained engineers and staff to attend the premises and a comprehensive 24hr/365 days per year emergency breakdown service. The scope of this procurement includes the holding of adequate stocks of supplies, including a critical spares list, keeping records of maintenance, servicing, repairs, replacements and breakdowns There is potential for sites to be removed from the contract throughout the duration of the contract if they are sold. Further information can be found in the document repository in the Delta e-sourcing portal. It is anticipated that only one Contractor will be appointed, who will be expected to be capable of providing all aspects of the specification either directly or via subcontractors managed by them. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Braintree:-Repair-and-maintenance-services./63RBY3V63B To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/63RBY3V63B

Planning Information

Responses and Expressions of Interest are invited via a questionnaire which can be found in the document repository on Delta. Answers will not be evaluated, and responses may be followed up with further questions via emails if necessary for full clarity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035204-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£620,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katrine Sallows
Contact Email
katrine.sallows@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447874887128

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Further Information

Notice Documents

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