Planning

Mechanical and Electrical Contractor Framework Agreement

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

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Planning

23 Jan 2026 at 16:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Oxford, through its Estates Services, is in the planning stage of procuring a Mechanical and Electrical Contractor Framework Agreement to support the maintenance and development of its extensive array of buildings across Oxford. This procurement falls under the works category and is part of a preliminary market engagement to assess supplier capacity and innovation. Key events include a Supplier Briefing Event scheduled for 10th February 2026 in Oxford, with completion of market engagement activities due by 27th February 2026. The initiative outlines a commitment to environmental sustainability targeting net zero carbon emissions by 2035.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those experienced in mechanical and electrical projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The framework agreement offers potential long-term partnerships, as it is positioned to support high-profile capital projects and sustainability initiatives. Participating in this tender could enable companies to engage with cutting-edge research infrastructure, thus enhancing business growth and experience in delivering high-standard construction works for a world-leading academic institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mechanical and Electrical Contractor Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Oxford University Estates Services are responsible for the learning and research buildings of the world's leading University. The estate comprises over 350 buildings, ranging from historic Grade 1 listed libraries to world-leading modern science facilities and buildings from every era in between. Estates Services support the work to deliver the strategy for the University's mechanical and electrical infrastructure and systems in line with the Mechanical & Electrical Design Philosophy documents, which in turn supports the activities of the wider University. They also support the Capital Projects team in delivering the next generation of buildings and the Sustainability team in their Environmental Sustainability Strategy that aims to get the University to net zero carbon emissions and biodiversity net gain by 2035. The purpose of the Mechanical and Electrical Contractors Framework is to enable the University of Oxford Estates Services a fast and efficient method of procurement for mechanical and electrical projects and associated works building the infrastructure behind world-leading research and teaching.

Planning Information

This stage forms part of the Market Engagement activities between prospective Suppliers and the University of Oxford (the University) to understand Supplier capacity, capabilities and innovation regarding the procurement of a Mechanical and Electrical Contractor Framework. Please note there is a Supplier Briefing Event on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 10.00am in person in Oxford (location TBC and confirmed upon registration). This event provides an opportunity to engage early, share insight, help inform our future procurement approach and hear directly from our Estates team. Please register your interest in the Market Engagement activities and the Supplier Briefing Event via the University of Oxford GEP SMART Source-to-Contract (S2C) system. Access to the University of Oxford GEP SMART Source-to-Contract (S2C) system. Please use the following link to access the GEP Sourcing Public RFx Workbench to allow you to participate. https://quantum.gep.com/UnivOfOxford/anonymous#/rfx_workbench_public/UnivOfOxford Suppliers with an existing login to the GEP SMART Source-to-Contract (S2C) system can access the Public RFx by clicking on Login, which will redirect them to Business Network page where they can login using their credentials. New Suppliers will need to click on Register where they will be redirected to Business Network page to create an account. Please note that the University of Oxford confirms that it is not currently a Contracting Authority within the meaning of the Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060dad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006333-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Contact Name
Robert Williams
Contact Email
robert.williams2@admin.ox.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX2 6DP
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Carfax & Jericho
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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