Planning

West Northamptonshire Council - Term Maintenance Contracts (Pre-Market Engagement) Buildings Framework

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Jul 2025 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is initiating a procurement process in the planning stage for Term Maintenance Contracts within the Buildings Framework. This process is currently under pre-market engagement (PME) to shape the procurement strategy and will officially launch in September 2025. The PME phase began in July 2025 with supplier engagement activities, such as online surveys and supplier days, ending on 15 August 2025. The objective is to source comprehensive building and estate maintenance services in the East Midlands, UK, starting in April 2026. Businesses must register their interest on the Council's procurement portal to participate in future procurement activities.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in construction, building maintenance, and related service sectors like roofing, drainage, and fire management. It is designed to foster long-term strategic partnerships with both local and national providers, promising a stable pipeline of work for up to eight years. The procurement strategy encourages participation through frameworks of multiple suppliers, supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and catering to various service areas, such as general building work and grounds maintenance. Businesses will find potential growth opportunities through collaborations that deliver social value and community benefits while adhering to industry standards and safety regulations.

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Notice Title

West Northamptonshire Council - Term Maintenance Contracts (Pre-Market Engagement) Buildings Framework

Notice Description

Pre-Market Engagement (PME) Notice Title: West Northamptonshire Council - Term Maintenance Contracts (Pre-Market Engagement) Notice Type: Pre-Market Engagement (PME) Publication Date: 21 July 2025 Authority Name: West Northamptonshire Council Region: East Midlands (England) Overview: West Northamptonshire Council is undertaking a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise ahead of a formal procurement process for Term Maintenance Contracts, anticipated to launch in September 2025. This process will help inform the market, collect feedback, and shape the final strategy for building and estate maintenance services. Background: Since the 2022 local government reorganisation, contracts inherited from legacy councils have been maintained through interim arrangements. With the Procurement Act now active, the Council intends to establish long-term contracts that strengthen strategic partnerships and reduce re-procurement frequency. Objectives: Develop collaborative long-term relationships with suppliers Attract both local and national providers Maintain fair, transparent procurement processes Use standard market-recognised contract forms Deliver social value and community benefits Support the local supply chain and workforce Comply with Building Safety Act and H&S standards Enable CPD and skills development Approach: Frameworks with multiple suppliers Mix of mini-competitions and direct awards Clearly defined service area lots (e.g. roofing, electrics) Open framework up to 8 years, with minimum two re-openings Direct awards permitted in exceptional cases Procurement Areas (Building Maintenance): *General Building (planned and reactive): single supplier, 4-year contract *Roofing (pitched, flat, cladding): framework of 4 suppliers, 4-year contract * Drainage and Civils: single supplier, 8-year contract *Fencing: framework of 4 suppliers, 8-year contract, reopens every 4 years *Grounds Maintenance and Tree Services: Framework of 4 supplier , 8-year contract, reopens every 4 year *Fire Management Services: Framework of 4 supplier , 8-year contract, reopens every 4 years Timeline: PME Launch: July 2025 Procurement Launch: September 2025 Contract Start: From April 2026 Supplier Engagement Activities: *Online surveys *Briefings via a supplier day How to Participate: Register interest via the Council's procurement portal (In-Tend Electronic Tendering Site) https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/wnc. Where you will be able to register your interest. We will also be sending out any documents for suppliers to register for suppliers days and any other pre market activity. Important Note: Registration is required to attend PME events. Participation in this engagement does not guarantee future contract opportunities; outcomes depend on the results of PME and internal governance decisions.

Planning Information

For supplier(s) seeking to participate in this PME. Please follow the below instructions. How to Participate: Register interest via the Council’s procurement portal (In-Tend Electronic Tendering Site) https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/wnc. Where you will be able to register your interest. We will also be sending out any documents for suppliers to register for suppliers days and any other pre market activity. Important Note: Registration is required to attend PME events. Participation in this engagement does not guarantee future contract opportunities; outcomes depend on the results of PME and internal governance decisions. Should supplier(s) need any assistance with this registration or have any questions please do feel free to contact us via the in-tend portal correspondence function or email us at procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05636b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041827-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

35111500 - Fire suppression system

35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds

39293400 - Artificial lawn

44111000 - Building materials

44115000 - Building fittings

44115800 - Building internal fittings

44163112 - Drainage system

44211000 - Prefabricated buildings

44221220 - Fire doors

45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work

45111240 - Ground-drainage work

45112700 - Landscaping work

45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

45112712 - Landscaping work for gardens

45112714 - Landscaping work for cemeteries

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

45210000 - Building construction work

45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work

45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45212170 - Entertainment building construction work

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

45212320 - Construction work for buildings relating to artistic performances

45212360 - Religious buildings construction work

45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings

45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings

45213240 - Agricultural buildings construction work

45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings

45213312 - Car park building construction work

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

45214300 - Construction work for college buildings

45215200 - Construction work for social services buildings

45216112 - Court building construction work

45232450 - Drainage construction works

45232451 - Drainage and surface works

45232452 - Drainage works

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

45261210 - Roof-covering work

45261410 - Roof insulation work

45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work

45261910 - Roof repair

45261920 - Roof maintenance work

45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings

45262700 - Building alteration work

45262800 - Building extension work

45300000 - Building installation work

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

45342000 - Erection of fencing

45400000 - Building completion work

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

90733500 - Surface water pollution drainage services

90733800 - Groundwater pollution drainage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,333,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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