Tender

Keys Academies Trust - Condition Surveys

PKAT

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Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Keys Academies Trust - Condition Surveys" is being managed by PKAT, a public undertaking based in Peterborough, United Kingdom. The tender, currently at the active stage, is seeking services within the building sector, specifically for building services, engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations, and quantity surveying services. The condition surveys are intended to assess school premises and assist in future maintenance planning. The procurement is open and below threshold, with a submission deadline set for 16th February 2026, and interested parties can submit their tenders electronically. The planned contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in building and engineering services, particularly those experienced in condition surveys of educational facilities. It's well-suited for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) due to the procurement criteria favouring both cost and non-financial aspects. Enterprises looking to expand or establish a presence in public sector contracts within the UK will find this tender a valuable opportunity to showcase their expertise and potentially secure future projects with the Keys Academies Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Keys Academies Trust - Condition Surveys

Notice Description

The Keys Academies Trust (Keys) have school premises that require assessment in terms of existing condition and future maintenance needs. It is proposed that a condition survey be carried out of all school sites within the Trusts to enable a programme of works to be drawn up over a number of years which will assist in directing funding on a priority basis to address maintenance requirements across the portfolio of premises in a targeted approach.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060480
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002597-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315000 - Building services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PKAT
Contact Name
Howard Nelson
Contact Email
hnelson@pkat.co.uk
Contact Phone
01733 889124

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE3 9PN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Ravensthorpe
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Further Information

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