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PP-10164 Meridian Trust Mechanical Services

MERIDIAN TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

18 Sep 2025 at 15:59

Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Meridian Trust, a multi-academy trust located in the East of England, involved a tender for mechanical services across 30 schools. Known as "PP-10164 Meridian Trust Mechanical Services," the contract was categorised under repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical installations, and valued at £7.2 million gross. Managed through a competitive flexible procedure, the procurement was at the tender stage and set to follow a two-stage process. Although initially scheduled with an expression of interest deadline of 26th August 2025, the procurement was unexpectedly cancelled on 18th September 2025 due to unforeseen matters.

This tender presented significant business growth opportunities for companies in the mechanical services industry, especially those specialising in educational institution services. The contract's substantial value and scope would be particularly attractive for SMEs that meet the tender's quality and price assessment criteria. The procurement's location and industry specifics made it an ideal opportunity for businesses with the capability and experience to support large scale educational facilities spanning multiple regions, enhancing their client portfolio and service capabilities.

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Notice Title

PP-10164 Meridian Trust Mechanical Services

Notice Description

Meridian Trust is a multi-academy trust of 30 schools located in the East of England. This tender is for Mechanical Services for all 30 schools detailed at Attachment 1C (Annex C), split into three Lots - North, East, and West. Further information on the Client's requirements can be found at Attachment 1 Specification and its annexes. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - North

Stamford Welland Academy, Green Lane, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1HE Weldon Village Academy, Oundle Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3GE The Bluecoat School, Green Lane, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1HE Nene Park Academy, Oundle Road Orton Longville, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7EA Nene Gate School, Park Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5GZ West Town Primary Academy, Midland Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6DD Greater Peterborough UTC, Park Crescent Campus, Park Crescent, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4DZ Sawtry Village Academy, Fen Lane, Sawtry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5TQ Sawtry Junior Academy, Middlefield Road, Sawtry, Huntingon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5SH

Renewal: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.

Lot 2 - East

Sommersham Primay School, Parkhall Road, Sommersham, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3EU Downham Feoffees Primary Academy, Main Street, Little Downham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2ST Lantern Community Primary School, Nene Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2WL Ely College, Downham Road, Ely, Canbridgeshire, CB6 2SH The Harbour School, Station Road, Wilburton, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3RR Swavesey Village College, Gibraltor Lane, Swavesey, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4RS The Martin Bacon Academy, Stirling Road, Northstowe, Cambridgeshire, CB24 1DH Northstowe Learning Community, Stirling Road, Northstowe, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 1DJ Bar Hill Community Primary School, Gladeside, Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8DY Histon & Impington Brook Primary School, The Green, Histon, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9JA Histon & Impington Park Primary School, Glebe Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9QA North Cambridge Academy, Arbury Road, Kings Hedges, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JF Hatton Park Primary School, Hattons Park, Longstanton, Cambridgeshire, CB24 3DL Trumpington Park Primary School, Hobson Avenue, Trumpington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 9EG

Renewal: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.

Lot 3 - West

Stratton School, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG19 8JB Great Ouse Primary Academy, Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ Lincroft Academy, Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE Oakley Primary Academy, Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE Sharnbrook Academy, Odell Road, Sharnbrook, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 1JL Harrold Primary Academy, The Green, Harrold, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7DB The Ferrers School, Queensway, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8LF

Renewal: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056691
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057879-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERIDIAN TRUST
Additional Buyers

MISSING

PLACE GROUP LTD

Contact Name
Miranda Farland
Contact Email
miranda.farland@place-group.com, tenders@meridiantrust.co.uk
Contact Phone
+448452577050

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 5TQ
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Penzance Promenade
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

Further Information

Notice Documents

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