Tender

South Thames College Group - Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Services

SOUTH THAMES COLLEGE GROUP

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Tender

25 Nov 2025 at 17:27

Summary of the contracting process

South Thames College Group is seeking proposals for Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Services across six sites in the London area. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure. Interested parties should be aware of the key dates: the enquiry period closes on 23rd December 2025, followed by the tender period which ends on 12th January 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £5 million, pertains to services and is subject to open competition for businesses aiming to provide repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical installations. The contract period is set to start on 7th May 2026 and will last until 6th May 2029, with potential extensions available.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers specialising in mechanical and electrical maintenance services. Businesses that possess strong staffing, supervision capabilities, and have experience in similar contracts will be well-suited to compete. Opportunities exist particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The procurement process encourages electronic submissions via multiquote.com, ensuring a streamlined application experience. This contract is an excellent opportunity for businesses with a strong track record in service delivery, contract management, and social value contributions to expand their client base in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

South Thames College Group - Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Services

Notice Description

South Thames College Group are seeking proposals from suppliers of M&E Maintenance Services to meet their requirements across their six sites in the London area. The contract is currently outsourced to a third party.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077040-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

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

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,166,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,166,666 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 6 May 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
SOUTH THAMES COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
Emma Middleton
Contact Email
emma.middleton@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
07736338099

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5QX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Lower Morden
Westminster Constituency
Mitcham and Morden

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