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TenderCancellation

21 May 2026 at 15:39

Tender

19 Feb 2026 at 08:59

Planning

21 Oct 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Guinness Partnership Limited initiated a procurement process titled "Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Servicing and Capital Works," aimed at establishing multi-disciplinary regional contracts for servicing, repairs, and installations within domestic and communal systems. The procurement, categorised under services, spans regions including the North West, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, and Humberside, Home Counties, London and South East, and South West. The competitive flexible procedure was employed, involving three stages to shortlist participants, with bids evaluated on a 60% quality and 40% cost criterion. The complete tender in various areas is documented under a tender notice ID 015037-2026 indicating an active status until contract commencement on 26 October 2026, expected to last for 15 years in three possible extensions of 5 years each. Unfortunately, another related process under tender ID 047271-2026 was cancelled on 20 May 2026 to re-evaluate requirements and enhance competition.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing sectors, particularly those with capabilities in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical services. Companies equipped with necessary certifications such as ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and others listed in the selection criteria are ideal candidates. With a total contract value estimated at approximately £86.5 million, and provision for renewable services as optional, it presents substantial growth potential for SMEs. The structured procurement stages assure a fair chance for diverse participation, promoting competitive bidding, with the possibility for qualified suppliers to secure up to two lots. This tender also stipulates flexible procurement adaptations to accommodate potential industry risks and regulatory changes, fostering a resilient partnership framework.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Servicing and Capital Works

Notice Description

The Guinness Partnership Limited is looking to procure four multi-disciplinary, regional contracts carrying out servicing, repairs and installations of both domestic and communal Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems. The disciplines will include, but not be limited to, air conditioning, ventilation, laundry, renewables (optional), water, sewage and sump pumps, boreholes, Door Entry, Automatic Doors, Barriers & Gates, Warden Call, CCTV, TV Aerials, BMS and Fall Arrest systems. The contracts are to be let under a 5+5+5 year arrangement and split between the following geographical regions - Lot 1: Region 1 - North West, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, and Humberside Lot 2: Region 2 - Home Counties Lot 3: Region 3 - London and South East Lot 4: Region 4 - South West

Lot Information

North West, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & Derbyshire

The contract scope is for servicing, repairs and installations of both domestic and communal MEP systems in the North West, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & Derbyshire regions. Renewables is included in the contract scope as an option. If instructed, it is expected that these services would commence in April 2027, so that services do not commence in winter months. Further details can be found in the Procurement Documents. Guinness gives no guarantee on the volume of services that may be required during the contract as property numbers may increase or decrease during the term of the contract.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The contract will be managed through Key Performance Indicators. In the event of a supplier performance failure, a supplier in another Lot may have its contract scope extended to include the requirements for properties where the failure occurred until assurance can be given that the reasons for the original failure have been rectified and will not occur again. Any planned upgrades or retrofit works may be tendered for separately and are not guaranteed to be given to the successful Supplier(s).

Renewal: 5 + 5 + 5 years extensions maximum extensions, taken either as single years or in full.

Home Counties

The contract scope is for servicing, repairs and installations of both domestic and communal MEP systems in the Home Counties regions. Renewables is included in the contract scope as an option. If instructed, it is expected that these services would commence in April 2027, so that services do not commence in winter months. Further details can be found in the Procurement Documents. Guinness gives no guarantee on the volume of services that may be required during the contract as property numbers may increase or decrease during the term of the contract.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The contract will be managed through Key Performance Indicators. In the event of a supplier performance failure, a supplier in another Lot may have its contract scope extended to include the requirements for properties where the failure occurred until assurance can be given that the reasons for the original failure have been rectified and will not occur again. Any planned upgrades or retrofit works may be tendered for separately and are not guaranteed to be given to the successful Supplier(s).

Renewal: 5 + 5 + 5 years extensions maximum extensions, taken either as single years or in full.

London East and London West and South East and Coast

The contract scope is for servicing, repairs and installations of both domestic and communal MEP systems in the London East and London West and South East and Coast regions Renewables is included in the contract scope as an option. If instructed, it is expected that these services would commence in April 2027, so that services do not commence in winter months. Further details can be found in the Procurement Documents. Guinness gives no guarantee on the volume of services that may be required during the contract as property numbers may increase or decrease during the term of the contract.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The contract will be managed through Key Performance Indicators. In the event of a supplier performance failure, a supplier in another Lot may have its contract scope extended to include the requirements for properties where the failure occurred until assurance can be given that the reasons for the original failure have been rectified and will not occur again. Any planned upgrades or retrofit works may be tendered for separately and are not guaranteed to be given to the successful Supplier(s).

Renewal: 5 + 5 + 5 years extensions maximum extensions, taken either as single years or in full.

South-West

The contract scope is for servicing, repairs and installations of both domestic and communal MEP systems in the South-West regions. Renewables is included in the contract scope as an option. If instructed, it is expected that these services would commence in April 2027, so that services do not commence in winter months. Further details can be found in the Procurement Documents. Guinness gives no guarantee on the volume of services that may be required during the contract as property numbers may increase or decrease during the term of the contract.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The contract will be managed through Key Performance Indicators. In the event of a supplier performance failure, a supplier in another Lot may have its contract scope extended to include the requirements for properties where the failure occurred until assurance can be given that the reasons for the original failure have been rectified and will not occur again. Any planned upgrades or retrofit works may be tendered for separately and are not guaranteed to be given to the successful Supplier(s).

Renewal: 5 + 5 + 5 years extensions maximum extensions, taken either as single years or in full.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047271-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

42122000 - Pumps

42511110 - Heat pumps

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

51543400 - Installation services of laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,083,333 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£75,226,364 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 3AX
Postcode Area
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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