Planning

Minor Works Framework for Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (Lot 1) and Building Fabric (Lot 2) Projects

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Planning

27 Mar 2026 at 09:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Bank of England is currently in the planning stage for a Minor Works Framework targeting Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (Lot 1) and Building Fabric (Lot 2) projects. This framework aims to support ongoing construction and maintenance services through upgrade and refit projects across the Bank's properties. The public authority, located at Threadneedle Street in London, is inviting preliminary market engagement until 29 April 2026. Businesses are encouraged to register interest and submit introductory information via email. The anticipated tender issuance will be in June 2026, to commence the framework by 1 December 2026. With a projected framework term of four years, this opportunity covers regions including Yorkshire and the Humber (UKE), East (UKH), and London (UKI), under the 'works' industry category, with an estimated value of up to £1.5m per annum including VAT for each Lot.

This tender offers a promising avenue for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those with capabilities in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building fabric projects. Suitable for SMEs, this framework promises consistent opportunities for firms equipped to deliver survey, design, build, and commissioning services. By participating in this procurement exercise, businesses can expand their portfolio with high-value projects, gaining potential access to contracts valued at up to £12 million gross, spanning over multiple regions within the United Kingdom. The establishment of a closed framework involving at least two suppliers ensures continuous engagement, creating robust pathways for sustained business growth and strategic alignment with a prestigious central government entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minor Works Framework for Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (Lot 1) and Building Fabric (Lot 2) Projects

Notice Description

The Bank of England has an ongoing requirement for contractors to provide minor works construction and maintenance services to provide upgrade and refit projects to the Bank's properties. The opportunity will be split into two Lots: Lot 1 - Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing Lot 2 - Building Fabric The works will be provided via call-off contracts under a framework. The purpose of this procurement exercise is to establish closed framework with a least 2 suppliers. This will provide the ability to call off survey, design, build and commissioning for individual work orders. The term of the framework will be 4 year and it is anticipated that it will start on 01/12/2026. The estimate total value of the all call-off contracts will be up to PS1.5m including VAT per annum for each Lot. It is anticipated, dependent upon an engagement exercise, that tenders for this service will be issued in June 2026, to enable the contract framework to begin towards the end of 2026.

Planning Information

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION As part of the tender process, the Bank is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise. This gives potential providers and other stakeholders to introduce themselves and express an interest in the opportunity. This process does not constitute a formal tender or other competitive bidding process and will not result in the letting of a Contract Please note that the contract value included in this Notice is estimated and does not act as a commitment of spend by the Bank. There are no planned events during the preliminary market engagement exercise. Interested parties are to register their interest, forward any introductory information, and feed in any comments they have to: fm.contracts@bankofengland.co.uk by 29 April 2026 with a subject line: Minor Works Framework for MEP and Building Fabric.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028290-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLH East (England), TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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