Tender

CBC-1829-T-TS Hard Facilities Management (FM) Services

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 14:29

Planning

04 Sep 2025 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Central Bedfordshire Council involves contracting services under the title "CBC-1829-T-TS Hard Facilities Management (FM) Services". This tender is divided into three lots: Mechanical & Electrical Reactive Repairs and Minor Works, Mechanical & Electrical Statutory Testing & Planned Maintenance, and Building Fabric Works. All services are to be provided in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKH25 region. The process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 24th November 2025. Enquiries for this opportunity must be concluded by 7th November 2025, and the award period is intended to end by 23rd February 2026. The procurement utilises a competitive flexible procedure, known as a selective method, and is structured in two stages comprising a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PSQ) and an Invitation to Tender (ITT).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in building services, architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. With a total estimated value of £6,500,000, stretching up to £7,800,000 including VAT, it presents a financially rewarding opportunity particularly suitable for SMEs. Companies specialising in repair, maintenance, and installation services across building and electrical disciplines are well-positioned to compete. The lots are structured to favour value and social importance with a weighting of 40% on cost, 50% on quality, and 10% on social value, indicating a comprehensive evaluation approach supportive of innovative and quality-driven service providers. This tender not only promises growth in revenue but also an enhancement of professional credentials for successful candidates.

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Notice Title

CBC-1829-T-TS Hard Facilities Management (FM) Services

Notice Description

Hard Facilities Management (FM) Services 3 Lots Lot 1 - Mechanical & Electrical Reactive Repairs and Minor Works Lot 2 - Mechanical & Electrical Statutory Testing & Planned Maintenance Lot 3 - Building Fabric Works

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Reactive Repairs and Minor Works

Renewal: Plus up to two years 1+1

Lot 2

M & E Statutory Testing and Planned Maintenance

Renewal: Plus up to two years 1+1

Lot 3

Building Fabric Works

Renewal: Plus up to two years 1+1

Planning Information

Deadline for the expressions of interest to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement is 12 noon on Monday 15th September 2025. Please submit your request to: events@oneconsultinggroup.co.uk stating the name(s) and contact details of each member wishing to attend (a maximum of two members will be permitted). After receipt of your expression of interest the slide Presentation pack will be sent to you for your reference prior to the session on 16th September 2025. Any questions you may have regarding this project will be answered in the Presentation session.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068586-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities

45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work

45261920 - Roof maintenance work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45311100 - Electrical wiring work

45311200 - Electrical fitting work

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating

51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71314100 - Electrical services

71315000 - Building services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tina Sanders
Contact Email
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003005997

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

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