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18 Feb 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "FE Colleges Property Management Framework 2026" involves the procurement for construction-related property maintenance services across six Northern Ireland Regional Colleges, including Belfast Metropolitan College. The framework covers planned preventative and response maintenance as well as minor works projects. This selective procurement process, managed by CPD - Construction Division, allows for reopening competition under certain conditions. Interested suppliers must submit expressions of interest by 26 March 2026, with award decisions expected by 26 June 2026. The framework agreement, under Northern Irish devolved regulations, has a gross value of £49,440,000 and will be managed through an NEC4 Term Service Contract lasting for four years.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, electrical, mechanical installations, and refurbishment works. Given the comprehensive scope of properties maintenance, firms capable of delivering high-quality and prompt services have a significant advantage. The tender accommodates flexible competition, offering potential for expansion into adjacent lots when there is a shortage of suppliers. It is particularly suited for businesses that can handle diverse tasks, including urgent response maintenance and engaging in decarbonisation activities. The promise of steady work and potential modifications encourages enterprises focusing on both sustainability and efficiency to participate actively in this tender.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

FE Colleges Property Management Framework 2026

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement is for the provision of a wide range of construction related property maintenance services for the 6 NI Regional Colleges Belfast Metropolitan College, Northern Regional College, North West Regional College, South Eastern Regional College, Southern Regional College and South West College as follows: Planned Preventative Maintenance PPM i.e. the regular routine inspection, testing and servicing of plant and equipment. Response Maintenance and Minor Works i.e. for individual Task Orders for repairs or maintenance to buildings, equipment, and mechanical and electrical systems. Response Maintenance is a 365 day, 24 hour service. Minor Works projects including the provision of building, mechanical, electrical, and specialist construction works projects to meet specific client requirements. All works are undertaken in compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory, and other authoritative requirements

Lot Information

LOT 1 Southern Regional College (SRC) Property Maintenance

Planned Preventative Maintenance, Response Maintenance and Minor Works.

LOT 2 North West Regional College (NWRC) Property Maintenance

This Lot is for the provision of a wide range of construction related property maintenance services for North West Regional College (NWRC) as follows: Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) - the regular routine inspection, testing and servicing of plant and equipment. Response Maintenance / Minor Works - for individual Task Orders for repairs or maintenance to buildings, equipment, and mechanical and electrical systems. Response Maintenance is a 365 day / 24 hour service. Minor Works projects - the provision of building, mechanical, electrical, and / or specialist construction works projects to meet specific client requirements. All works are undertaken in compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory, and other authoritative requirements.

LOT 3 Belfast Metropolitan College (Belfast Met) Property Maintenance

This Lot is for the provision of a wide range of construction related property maintenance services for Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC) as follows: Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) - the regular routine inspection, testing and servicing of plant and equipment. Response Maintenance / Minor Works - for individual Task Orders for repairs or maintenance to buildings, equipment, and mechanical and electrical systems. Response Maintenance is a 365 day / 24 hour service. Minor Works projects - the provision of building, mechanical, electrical, and / or specialist construction works projects to meet specific client requirements. All works are undertaken in compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory, and other authoritative requirements.

LOT 4 South Eastern Regional College (SERC) Property Maintenance

This Lot is for the provision of a wide range of construction related property maintenance services for South Eastern Regional College (SERC) as follows: Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) - the regular routine inspection, testing and servicing of plant and equipment. Response Maintenance / Minor Works - for individual Task Orders for repairs or maintenance to buildings, equipment, and mechanical and electrical systems. Response Maintenance is a 365 day / 24 hour service. Minor Works projects - the provision of building, mechanical, electrical, and / or specialist construction works projects to meet specific client requirements. All works are undertaken in compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory, and other authoritative requirements.

LOT 5 Northern Regional College (NRC) Property Maintenance

This Lot is for the provision of a wide range of construction related property maintenance services for Northern Regional College (NRC) as follows: Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) - the regular routine inspection, testing and servicing of plant and equipment. Response Maintenance / Minor Works - for individual Task Orders for repairs or maintenance to buildings, equipment, and mechanical and electrical systems. Response Maintenance is a 365 day / 24 hour service. Minor Works projects - the provision of building, mechanical, electrical, and / or specialist construction works projects to meet specific client requirements. All works are undertaken in compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory, and other authoritative requirements.

LOT 6 South West College (SWC) Property Maintenance

This Lot is for the provision of a wide range of construction related property maintenance services for South West College (SWC) as follows: Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) - the regular routine inspection, testing and servicing of plant and equipment. Response Maintenance / Minor Works - for individual Task Orders for repairs or maintenance to buildings, equipment, and mechanical and electrical systems. Response Maintenance is a 365 day / 24 hour service. Minor Works projects - the provision of building, mechanical, electrical, and / or specialist construction works projects to meet specific client requirements. All works are undertaken in compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory, and other authoritative requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06574c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014885-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45300000 - Building installation work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£41,200,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 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
Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC)
Additional Buyers

North West Regional College (NWRC)

Northern Regional College (NRC)

South Eastern Regional College (SERC)

South West College (SWC)

Southern Regional College (SRC)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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