Tender

The Provision of Maintenance and Repair of Schneider Building Management Systems at the University of Leicester

THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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29 Apr 2026 at 12:59

Tender

10 Apr 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester invites proposals for the maintenance and repair of its Schneider Building Management Systems across multiple buildings within its estate in Leicester, United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted under an open procedure, involves two lots: condition-based maintenance using the Schneider Electric Building Advisor Platform and traditional planned maintenance of EcoStruxure systems. The procurement is currently in the tender update stage, with the submission deadline extended to 12 May 2026. The estimated contract value is £1,725,000 and the services fall under the industry category "Repair and maintenance services of building installations" (CPV 50700000). The work is scheduled to commence on 1 August 2026 and run until 31 July 2029, with an option for renewal up to 31 July 2031.

This tender provides significant opportunities for Schneider Electric-approved partners with EcoXpert status to gain substantial business through long-term contracts with a prestigious educational institution. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to compete, given they meet the certification requirements and can provide services across the specified maintenance domains. The contract is split into two distinct lots, allowing providers of varying expertise to bid according to their strengths. With substantial commercial, technical, and community benefits criteria outlined for evaluation, businesses aiming to demonstrate robust service delivery and value can grow their portfolios and bolster their reputational standing through successful execution of the contract.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Maintenance and Repair of Schneider Building Management Systems at the University of Leicester

Notice Description

The University of Leicester is seeking proposals from suitably qualified, fully trained companies to maintain and repair existing Schneider Building Management Systems (BMS) throughout the University. The opportunity is split into 2 lots: Lot 1 for Condition-based Maintenance using Schneider Electric Building Advisor Platform & Bureau Service and Lot 2 for Traditional planned maintenance of EcoStruxure systems.

Lot Information

Condition-based Maintenance using Schneider Electric Building Advisor Platform & Bureau Service

Currently Building Analytics (BA) is installed in 9 buildings on our estate. The service provider will need to analyse the BA data and reports to formulate a maintenance schedule which is proportionate to the issues identified. They will also need to provide the PPM visits. An initial provision of four days per month is required to interpret the BA reports and resolve issues that are resolvable remotely, if appropriate. This Lot also includes the provision of the BA connectivity and Bureau Service. Bidders must be an approved Schneider Partner with Master EcoXpert status.

Renewal: 2 years until 31/07/2031

Traditional planned maintenance of EcoStruxure systems

Our system is made up of a Schnieder Electric EcoStruxure BMS installed in 79 buildings on our estate, so we need a provider who can support this system and must be an approved Schneider Partner with a minimum of Certified EcoXpert status.

Renewal: 2 years until 31/7/2031

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068013
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039228-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,725,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,725,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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