Planning

Provision of Facilities Management Services for University of Bedfordshire

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire is planning a procurement process titled "Provision of Facilities Management Services for University of Bedfordshire," encompassing various services such as fire-alarm systems, lift-maintenance, and electrical services. This process, currently in the planning stage, is located in the UKH2 region of the United Kingdom. The competitive flexible procedure will commence with an initial selection process in February 2026, followed by a tender open to pre-selected participants. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 30th March 2026 and an award decision expected by 15th June 2026. The procurement method is selective, with a focus on services under the main procurement category. The procurement involves multiple lots, with services spanned across various categories, each with its proposed start date from 3rd August 2026 and extending up to five years with potential renewals.

This significant opportunity opens possibilities for businesses specializing in facilities management, offering services such as fire safety, lift maintenance, electrical engineering, and mechanical services. It's particularly suitable for SMEs, given the structured lots and clear suitability criteria, allowing diverse businesses to participate in one or multiple lots. Interested companies are encouraged to prepare for the initial selection process that precedes the tender, enhancing their visibility and securing potential growth through sustainable long-term contracts. This procurement is strategically poised to benefit businesses that can leverage innovation and efficiency in service delivery to the University of Bedfordshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Facilities Management Services for University of Bedfordshire

Notice Description

Provision of Facilities Management Services to the University of Bedfordshire with services split across multiple lots

Lot Information

Lifts

Provision of Lift Maintenance

Renewal: 3 + 1 + 1 till 02/08/2031

Fire, Life, Safety, Fire dampsters, evac Chairs maintenance

Provision of Fire, Life, Safety, Fire Dampsters and Evacuation Chairs maintenance

Renewal: 3 + 1 + 1 till 02/08/2031

Air Handling

Provision of Specialist Air Handling Plant, Air Handling Equipment, LEV Maintenance including windowmaster and Breathing buildings

Renewal: 3 + 1 + 1 till 02/08/2031

Mechanical Engineering Services

Including Rain Water Harvesting, plant room including Gas safe, Heating Closed loop

Renewal: 3 + 1 + 1 till 02/08/2031

F Gas Works

Air Source Heat Pump and Chilled Water compressors

Renewal: 3 + 1 + 1 till 02/08/2031

Electrical Services

Provision of Electrical Services

Renewal: 3 + 1 + 1 till 02/08/2031

Building Fabric

Building Fabric Maintenance

Renewal: 3 + 1 + 1 till 02/08/2031

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008785-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

50531000 - Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

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

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

71314100 - Electrical services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,635,948 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,635,947 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

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