Tender

Windsor Forest Colleges Group - M&E Tender

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group, located in Slough, United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for mechanical and engineering services, categorised under the public undertaking industry. The contract, titled "Windsor Forest Colleges Group - M&E Tender," is currently in the tender stage and open for submissions until 3rd April 2026. Interested suppliers can log in to MultiQuote to access submission details or register to view the opportunity. The enquiry period ends on 23rd March 2026, with the contract award expected by 1st September 2026. The procurement utilises an open procedure method, ensuring transparency and broad participation, with the contract valued at £1,272,000 gross over a three-year period from September 2026, with possible extensions for two additional years.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in mechanical engineering services. Companies with strong governance, quality assurance capabilities, and competitive pricing stand a good chance of securing the contract given the weightage criteria defined. The procurement process demands submission of a Selection Questionnaire and proof of business quality standards and relevant experience. The open procedure welcomes organisations with technical and economic expertise in the relevant field who are interested in enhancing educational infrastructure. This contract presents an excellent opportunity for experienced firms to solidify their reputation and expand their portfolio within the education sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Windsor Forest Colleges Group - M&E Tender

Notice Description

Provision of M&E Services to the Windsor Forest Colleges Group

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (24 x 1 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018873-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,060,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,060,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL3 8BY
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Langley St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Slough

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0660ba-2026-03-03T12:03:33Z",
    "date": "2026-03-03T12:03:33Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0660ba",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PVTG-6855-NCCG",
            "name": "The Windsor Forest Colleges Group",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PVTG-6855-NCCG"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Langley Campus, Station Road",
                "locality": "Slough",
                "postalCode": "SL3 8BY",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ11"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "kieren.stockwell-smith@tenetservices.com",
                "telephone": "01753 793000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicUndertaking",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public undertaking"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PVTG-6855-NCCG",
        "name": "The Windsor Forest Colleges Group"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CA17305",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Windsor Forest Colleges Group - M&E Tender",
        "description": "Provision of M&E Services to the Windsor Forest Colleges Group",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "71333000",
                        "description": "Mechanical engineering services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 1272000,
            "amount": 1060000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "To access this opportunity, log in to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity. If you are not registered with MultiQuote, please visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com, complete the registration form on the log in page and quote the title and reference of the notice in your registration.",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-04-03T18:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-03-23T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-09-01T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 1272000,
                    "amount": 1060000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Staffing & Governance",
                            "description": "Staffing & Governance",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 25,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Quality Assurance & Reporting",
                            "description": "Quality Assurance & Reporting",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Contract Price",
                            "description": "Contract Price",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 40,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Service Delivery",
                            "description": "Service Delivery",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 25,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities' section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities' section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2031-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Extensions allowed: Yes (24 x 1 months)"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            },
            {
                "id": "018873-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018873-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-03-03T12:03:33Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}