Planning

Reactive and planned maintenance for Building Fabric, M&E and associated services and Capital Works for Dorset Council

DORSET COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jun 2025 at 13:29

Planning

26 Jun 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council, as the buying organisation, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process regarding reactive and planned maintenance of building fabric, M&E, associated services, and capital works. This initiative, focused on the UKK25 region which includes Dorset, falls under the category of construction work and services. The process is expected to begin on 12th January 2026 with an initial duration of four years, focusing on ensuring effective service delivery across its assets including housing and operational buildings. A pivotal market engagement event is scheduled for 9th July 2025 in Dorchester at The Sleeping Bear Hotel, with opportunities for one-on-one suppier meetings. Potential participants must register via Eventbrite, and feedback gathered during this engagement will shape the procurement strategy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maintenance services, construction, and related fields, offering a substantial contract with a gross value estimate of £78 million. Companies with expertise in M&E, building fabric maintenance, specialist services like fire safety, and refurbishment works will find this an attractive proposition. Dorset Council aims to foster local economic growth, promoting participation from local suppliers, yet remains open to regional and national contractors that meet the required standards and can deliver value for money, effective service, and broad coverage across the Dorset region. This framework allows contractors to further sub-contract, providing additional avenues for smaller businesses to engage and grow by becoming part of a larger supply chain.

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Notice Title

Reactive and planned maintenance for Building Fabric, M&E and associated services and Capital Works for Dorset Council

Notice Description

This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. It is being published to give notice to the market of an upcoming procurement. Dorset Council is undertaking early market engagement, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from the market, about aspects of the Council's procurement strategy for reactive and planned Repairs and Maintenance for building fabric, M&E and associated works and services and to help inform the decision-making process on the procurement of these works and services. Any procurement will be carried out in accordance with relevant Procurement Regulations. Dorset Council may commence one or more procurements in respect of this notice subject to final scope and structure, but also reserves the right not to commence any procurement in respect of this notice. Dorset Council shall not be liable for any losses incurred by any party as a result of reliance on the information contained/linked herein. Dorset Council are intending to appoint a number of contractors per Lot to deliver reactive and planned maintenance for M&E, Building Fabric and associated services within the Dorset Council Region. It is likely contractors will be allocated a proportion of the overall region per Lot. This work will cover the following Dorset Council assets: * Housing, including a mix of self-contained units and hostels, mostly used for temporary accommodation. * Council Assets including operational buildings from which the council delivers a service (for example, libraries, family hubs, depots, residential children's and adults homes, day centres, offices etc) and commercial / community buildings which the council leases out and has some repairing obligations (for example farms, hotels and guesthouses, industrial units, community buildings etc). *Subject to change post economic analysis* - The Region will be split as follows: East Dorset, and West Dorset. Lot 1 is M&E which consists of: * CCTV * Drainage * Electrical * Plumbing * Mechanical * Locks * Emergency Lighting * HVAC * Sprinkler Systems * PAT testing Lot 2 is Building Fabric Maintenance which consists of: * Fabric Repairs * Roofing * Glazing * Fire Doors Lot 3 is Specialist includes (but is not limited to): * Fire Testing * Security * Lightning Protection * Alarms * Lifts * Automatic Openings * Fall Protection * Call Bells * Asbestos works Dorset Council are looking to achieve the following key objectives: o A repeatable and effective process o An effective service with a timely emergency response. o Value for money and appropriate costs. o Appropriate coverage across the council areas o Coverage over all asset types o Improved performance and quality management through KPIs o A Life Cycle approach The contractors will be procured and subsequently able to appoint sub-contractors. Dorset Council would like to see direct investment into the local supply chain but are also open to looking elsewhere for appropriate contractors. The main focus is that the works are completed by a contractor who is best suited and meets the key objectives. Any arrangements are proposed to be in place by the 12th January 2026; and will last for a proposed initial period of 4 years. Dorset Council are also considering appointing a number of contractors to deliver capital works and associated services within the Dorset Council Region. Examples of the type of works are: - Repairs and Maintenance of the capital assets - Mechanical and Electrical - Building Fabric Maintenance - Specialist works (e.g. Fire Alarms) - Refurbishment works - New builds - Extensions - Demolitions Dorset Council are looking to achieve the following key objectives: o A repeatable and effective process o An effective service with a timely emergency response. o Value for money and appropriate costs. o Appropriate coverage across the council areas o Coverage over all asset types o Improved performance and quality management through KPIs o A Life Cycle approach The contractors will be procured and subsequently able to appoint sub-contractors. Dorset Council would like to see direct investment into the local supply chain but are also open to looking elsewhere for appropriate contractors. The main focus is that the works are completed by a contractor who is best suited and meets the key objectives. Any arrangement is proposed to commence on the 12th January 2026; and will last for a proposed initial period of 4 years. We envisage that the market engagement will feed into the requirements and as such, we reserve the right to alter the above information for the benefit of both Dorset Council and the market. The information contained in this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is preliminary in nature and may be subject to further amendment and revision. Accordingly, no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, will be made and no liability is, or will be, accepted by the Council as to the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of this document. Any liability however arising is expressly disclaimed. No expense in responding to this market engagement will be reimbursed by the Council.

Planning Information

Dorset Council is undertaking early market engagement, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from the market, about aspects of the Council's procurement strategy for reactive and planned Repairs and Maintenance for building fabric, M&E and associated works and services and Capital Works, to help inform the decision-making process on the procurement of these works and services. The engagement event for this tender opportunity will take place on the 9th July 2025, the event will be held in-Person at The Sleeping Bear Hotel, 32 High West St, Dorchester DT1 1UP and will also be available to attend online. The event will be held between 10:00-12:00. In-person attendance will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. This engagement event will cover both the proposed procurement for the Repairs and Maintenance contracts and any possible procurement of capital works. Prior to attendance at the engagement event, registration will be through Eventbrite and will require the answer to some simple pre-engagement questions. The Eventbrite link will be available through the advertisement on ProContract - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=72ce604c-8e52-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 Tickets can also be acquired via this EventBrite link - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dorset-council-market-engagement-event-rm-capital-works-tickets-1396848685019?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing&utm-campaign=social&utm-medium=discovery&utm-content=attendeeshare. A ticket should be purchased for each delegate who will be attending if attending in person. There will also be an opportunity for Dorset to meet with suppliers on a 1-1 basis. Again, these will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Any information shared in these individual sessions will be shared with all interested parties, to ensure all information is equally available for all participants in any procurement process that may follow. Additionally, the council will only sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) using its standard terms and conditions if subsequently requested.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055444
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035446-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

44111000 - Building materials

44112000 - Miscellaneous building structures

44115000 - Building fittings

44190000 - Miscellaneous construction materials

44200000 - Structural products

44300000 - Cable, wire and related products

44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items

44500000 - Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs

44600000 - Tanks, reservoirs and containers; central-heating radiators and boilers

44800000 - Paints, varnishes and mastics

45000000 - Construction work

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment

51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

71300000 - Engineering services

71500000 - Construction-related services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial & Procurement team
Contact Email
dp@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305221250

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

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