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FEC 2996796 FE (Further Education) Colleges Sector Framework for Planned Preventative Maintenance, Response Maintenance and minor works

CPD - CONSTRUCTION DIVISION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Central Procurement Directorate (CPD), acting as a Central Purchasing Body, is overseeing the procurement process for the Contracting Authority for a framework agreement in the Further Education Colleges sector. This procurement, titled "FEC 2996796 FE Colleges Sector Framework for Planned Preventative Maintenance, Response Maintenance and Minor Works," involves refurbishment work in the industry category of construction, specifically for college buildings across six regional colleges in Northern Ireland, including the Belfast Metropolitan College. The procurement is in the contract update stage as of 12 August 2025, and the process adheres to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The current contract status is active, with suppliers such as IRWIN ME LTD and Graham Asset Management Ltd involved in delivering construction-related property maintenance services. The contract period spans 1440 days, ensuring compliance with all necessary statutory and regulatory requirements.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in construction, maintenance, and refurbishment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in mechanical, electrical systems, and minor construction works are well-suited to compete due to the project's broad scope covering diverse maintenance activities. With the award provision allowing for numerous lots, businesses have the potential to secure long-term engagements in maintaining and refurbishing educational facilities, ensuring robust service delivery in Northern Ireland. This framework not only supports the education sector but also aligns with wider social, economic, and environmental objectives, thereby offering a strategic avenue for firms to expand their market presence and enhance their portfolios.

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Notice Title

FEC 2996796 FE (Further Education) Colleges Sector Framework for Planned Preventative Maintenance, Response Maintenance and minor works

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the provision of a wide range of construction related property maintenance services for the 6 NI Regional Colleges (Belfast Metropolitan College - BMC; Northern Regional College - NRC; North West Regional College - NWRC; South Eastern Regional College -SERC; Southern Regional College - SRC; and South West College - SWC) as follows: Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) - the regular routine inspection, testing and servicing of plant and equipment. Response Maintenance / Minor Works - for individual Task Orders for repairs or maintenance to buildings, equipment, and mechanical and electrical systems. Response Maintenance is a 365 day / 24 hour service. Minor Works projects - the provision of building, mechanical, electrical, and / or specialist construction works projects to meet specific client requirements. All works are undertaken in compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory, and other authoritative requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0585ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047966-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214300 - Construction work for college buildings

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

45431000 - Tiling work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,112,290 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CPD - CONSTRUCTION DIVISION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
construct.info@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890816555

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

GRAHAM ASSET MANAGEMENT

HJ MARTIN

IRWIN ME

LM SERVICES NI

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