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The Cattery - MEP Engineer

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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09 Feb 2026 at 08:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed a procurement process for a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Engineer as part of the redevelopment of a site known as "The Cattery" in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The procurement, which falls under the services category, was officially awarded on 4th February 2026, with the contract commencing on 5th February 2026 and concluding on 4th February 2028. The buying organisation, Southend-on-Sea City Council, is a public authority in the sub-central government category. The award was given to MAX FORDHAM LLP, and the procurement carried a gross value of £85,800. This tender involved a below-threshold procurement method and represents a completed contract within the region classified as UKH31.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in mechanical and electrical engineering services, with a focus on MEP engineering. Firms specialised in the redevelopment of brownfield sites, especially those capable of providing comprehensive engineering solutions, would find such opportunities advantageous for growth. SMEs like MAX FORDHAM LLP, which successfully secured the contract, highlight the potential for smaller businesses to compete effectively in public procurement within this sector. Establishing partnerships or enhancing service offerings in line with the specifications and requirements outlined by local councils can yield substantial business expansion and networking opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Cattery - MEP Engineer

Notice Description

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Engineer for the redevelopment of a brownfield site known as "The Cattery" located in Southend on Sea PS71,500

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ac0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011216-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paulahattin@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAX FORDHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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