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PP-10164a Meridian Trust Mechanical Services

MERIDIAN TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 11:55

Award

10 Mar 2026 at 14:42

Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process revolves around a mechanical services contract managed by Meridian Trust, a multi-academy trust overseeing 30 schools across the East of England. The tender, titled "PP-10164a Meridian Trust Mechanical Services," is segmented into three geographical Lots: North, East, and West. The industry category involves repair and maintenance of mechanical building installations and has been awarded to CPS Building Services Limited. The contract, valued at £6,000,000 for up to five years (initially three years with possible extensions), commenced on 1st May 2026. The procurement method utilised was a competitive flexible procedure, and the current stage of the process is contract award. Key dates include the award notice published on 10th March 2026 and the contract signed on 15th April 2026.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in mechanical services for educational institutions. With a broad scope across numerous schools in Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties, businesses proficient in delivering cost-effective repair and maintenance services can leverage this tender to expand their portfolio. The competitive flexible procedure encourages participation from qualified bidders, fostering healthy competition and innovation. Companies adept in navigating public sector procurement processes and offering high-quality services at competitive prices stand to benefit greatly from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

PP-10164a Meridian Trust Mechanical Services

Notice Description

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust of 30 schools founded on its commitment to people and communities. This tender is for Mechanical Services for all 30 schools in the East of England 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. The estimated contract value for this contract (PPM and estimated reactive costs) over the full potential 5 year period is PS6,000,000 broken down into 3 Lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - North

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

Lot 2 - East

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

Lot 3 - West

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034666-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,042,323 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,042,323 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERIDIAN TRUST
Additional Buyers

PLACE GROUP LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CPS BUILDING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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