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Summary of the contracting process

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group is actively seeking tenders for the provision of mechanical and engineering (M&E) services at its Langley Campus in Slough, United Kingdom. This procurement process, categorised under mechanical engineering services, follows an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage, with an end date for submissions on 10th April 2026. Interested parties should note the deadline for enquiries is set for 2nd April 2026. The contract, valued gross at £1,272,000, is expected to begin on 1st September 2026 and may extend until 31st August 2031, with an allowance for renewals. Business operators can access and respond to this opportunity through registration at the MultiQuote platform.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for growth, especially for businesses experienced in M&E services and those holding relevant accreditations and quality standards. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable candidates for this contract. The emphasis on staffing, governance, quality assurance, and service delivery as key award criteria, along with a competitive focus on the contract price, suggests that businesses with robust technical capabilities and economic stability may thrive in competing for this contract. Ensuring compliance with submission details and selection criteria will be crucial to competing effectively in this tender.

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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-0664e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029068-2026
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
30 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL3 8BY
Postcode Area
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

Notice Documents

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