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Preliminary Market Engagement for HVAC Servicing and Repair

WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG)

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05 May 2026 at 13:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is planning a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement for HVAC Servicing and Repair," focused on the maintenance of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. This procurement falls under the works category and is aimed at ensuring safe and energy-efficient systems across a diverse range of properties managed by WCHG in Manchester, UK. Key dates include a scheduled market engagement milestone due by 14 May 2026. As the process is in the planning stage, WCHG invites interested parties to contribute to developing the procurement strategy, pricing, and specifications ahead of the tender expected to commence on 30 June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in HVAC repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in compliance, record-keeping, and rapid response to essential system failures. Companies that can demonstrate robust experience in planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair, along with the capability to manage complex systems in varied facilities, will find this procurement particularly suited to their skills. Engaging in this process could foster business growth through long-term contracts with a reputable housing group, thereby expanding a company’s portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for HVAC Servicing and Repair

Notice Description

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is committed to maintaining safe, reliable and energy efficient Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems across its estate as part of a wider sustainability and asset investment strategy. With over 14,000 properties under management- this includes mixed portfolio of offices, community facilities, sheltered and extra care schemes, and communal plant serving residential blocks. WCHG are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repair of HVAC systems. WCHG are requiring a contractor who is focussed on improving compliance and record keeping, reducing downtime and repeat faults, and delivering dependable response and rectification for critical sites and assets where failure would have a significant operational or resident impact. Insights from this Soft Market Test from the market will help best inform the future procurement strategy, pricing schedule, and specification.

Planning Information

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is committed to maintaining safe, reliable and energy efficient Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems across its estate as part of a wider sustainability and asset investment strategy. With over 14,000 properties under management- this includes mixed portfolio of offices, community facilities, sheltered and extra care schemes, and communal plant serving residential blocks. WCHG are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repair of HVAC systems. WCHG are requiring a contractor who is focussed on improving compliance and record keeping, reducing downtime and repeat faults, and delivering dependable response and rectification for critical sites and assets where failure would have a significant operational or resident impact. Insights from this Soft Market Test from the market will help best inform the future procurement strategy, pricing schedule, and specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06918c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041082-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 May 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 3-4 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
WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M22 9TA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Sharston
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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