Planning

RCC-1644 Mechanical and Electrical Systems Maintenance Contract

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 May 2026 at 16:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rutland County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process entitled "RCC-1644 Mechanical and Electrical Systems Maintenance Contract," aimed at works related to mechanical and electrical systems maintenance. The procurement is designated under the public authority sub-central government category and will cover services such as hot water, heating works, electrical installation, plumbing, sanitary works, and the maintenance of central heating systems. Located in Oakham, UK, the project invites preliminary market engagement with submissions due by 12 noon on 4th June 2026. This activity is primarily a soft market testing exercise rather than an official procurement competition.

This tender offers a strategic business growth opportunity primarily for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), especially those with expertise in electrical installation and maintenance works. Businesses equipped to deliver plumbing and heating services in the UKF22 region would find this tender advantageous. Although initial participation does not guarantee an invitation to future procurement exercises, responding to the market engagement can position businesses favourably for the anticipated contract period starting in February 2027 and potentially extending till January 2032.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RCC-1644 Mechanical and Electrical Systems Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Rutland County Council (the Council) is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to inform the development of a future procurement for a Mechanical and Electrical Systems Maintenance Contract. The purpose of this engagement is to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the Council's proposed approach to Mechanical and Electrical Systems Maintenance. The Council will consider the responses received from this exercise to help inform the options appraisal and the decision-making process. Potential bidders will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the soft market testing. Potential bidders must also note that a response to this soft market testing exercise does not guarantee an invitation to participate in this or any future procurement exercise that the Council may conduct. Please note that this notice does not commit the Council to any future competition or award. Providers are invited to provide a response to the soft market questionnaire that can be accessed via the below link: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=d6afbc8f-294a-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True The deadline for submission for the soft market testing is: 12 noon 4th June 2026.

Planning Information

Rutland County Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042167-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

09321000 - Hot water

45232141 - Heating works

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 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
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
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)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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