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Maintenance Services

London Universities Purchasing Consortium

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23 Jun 2026 at 09:28

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17 Jun 2026 at 18:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC), on behalf of the UK Universities Purchasing Consortia (UKUPC), has issued a tender for a Framework Agreement to provide Maintenance Services. This procurement process utilises a Competitive Flexible Procedure, involving an initial Participation Stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for qualified suppliers. The tender is active and calls for building maintenance services, including planned, reactive, and project-based work across multiple regions such as Scotland, North West England, and Greater London. The procurement is open until 15 July 2026 for the Request to Participate stage, with ITT submissions due by 11 September 2026. Estimated to be worth £300 million gross, the agreement will rely on the NEC4 Facilities Management Contract to standardise Service and Project Orders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in building maintenance, particularly those with capabilities in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this framework particularly attractive, given the emphasis on regional service delivery and the division of service types into two Lots for tailored work scopes. With the procurement's flexible procedure, businesses can engage in dialogue and negotiation activities, potentially positioning themselves favourably to deliver high-quality maintenance services while accessing a substantial client base through the LUPC's extensive network of educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance Services

Notice Description

The London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC), acting on behalf of the UK Universities Purchasing Consortia (UKUPC), is establishing a Framework Agreement for Maintenance Services. The Framework will provide Participating Institutions with access to suppliers capable of delivering a broad range of building maintenance services to support the safe, efficient and compliant operation of buildings and estates. Services may be required on a planned, reactive or project basis and include building fabric maintenance, mechanical, electrical and plumbing/public health (MEP) maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and associated maintenance activities. The Framework will also include grounds and external maintenance services and the delivery of minor works projects under the relevant Lot. The Framework is divided into two Lots: Lot 1 - Maintenance and Associated Works Lot 2 - MEP Maintenance Each Lot is further divided into regional panels to support local service delivery and provide nationwide coverage. The regions are: Scotland; North West England; North East & Yorkshire; Midlands; Wales; South West England; London (Greater London); East of England; South East of England; and Northern Ireland. Suppliers may apply for appointment to one or more regions. Call-off contracts awarded under the Framework will be formed using the NEC4 Facilities Management Contract (FMC), including Service Orders for maintenance activities and, where applicable, Project Orders under Option X27 for minor works and projects.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Maintenance and Minor Works Projects

A comprehensive building maintenance service covering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, emergency response, statutory compliance activities and minor works projects. Services include fabric maintenance, mechanical, electrical and plumbing/public health (MEP) systems, and external and grounds maintenance where required. Suppliers appointed to this Lot will be capable of delivering integrated maintenance services together with Minor Works and Project Orders under Option X27 of the NEC4 Facilities Management Contract.

Renewal: Up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each

Lot 2 - MEP Maintenance

A specialist maintenance service focused on mechanical, electrical and plumbing/public health (MEP) systems. Services include planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, emergency response, statutory inspections, testing and compliance activities relating to building engineering services and associated infrastructure. This Lot does not include responsibility for fabric maintenance or Minor Works projects unless directly associated with MEP maintenance activities.

Renewal: Up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b78a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058765-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

45400000 - Building completion work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Universities Purchasing Consortium
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 8HN
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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