Notice Information
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
Notice Details
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
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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
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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
Buyer & Supplier
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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041827-2025
22nd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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