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Award

14 Jul 2026 at 10:14

Award

02 Apr 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham has completed a procurement process for a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Technical Advisor to support their scheme from RIBA Stages 4 to 7. This procurement, titled "MEP Technical Advisor," has been conducted under a limited competition procedure, targeting sub-central government public authorities, with an award notice issued on 14 July 2026. The successful contract is with COUCH PERRY & WILKES LLP, a Solihull-based SME specialising in engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations. The service will be provided in the region of UKI44 (London), with the contract running from 16 April 2026 to 28 February 2028. The awarded contract has a gross value of £41,000, reflecting the competitive nature of the limited threshold procurement method chosen.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-quality engineering design services, particularly those that can operate within the below-threshold, limited competition framework. SMEs with experience in MEP and building installations, such as engineering consultants and technical advisory firms, will find such tenders especially suitable. Contracts like this provide an excellent platform for specialised firms to showcase their expertise, build a portfolio of government engagements, and potentially secure further partnerships in public sector projects, thereby fostering business growth and strengthening market presence.

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Notice Title

MEP Technical Advisor

Notice Description

Lewisham Council went out to procure a MEP Technical Advisor to support the scheme from RIBA Stages 4 to 7 following the appointment of the main works contractor Via a request for quotation procedure. This is an award notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see section V (Award of Contract) for further details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066047-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£37,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUCH PERRY & WILKES

Further Information

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