This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Aug 2026 at 14:40

Planning

19 Jun 2026 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

Orbit Group Limited is inviting tenders for Property Compliance Services, specifically focusing on Mechanical and Electrical Services under Phase i (GPL0304i), aimed at maintaining and servicing its housing stock located across the Midlands, South, and East of England. This procurement process, which is in the tender stage, will utilise a competitive flexible procedure with initial shortlisting followed by a full tender pack submission. Important deadlines include an expression of interest deadline on 4th September 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 28th August 2026. This tender is under the building installation work and repair and maintenance services industry categories and is set to run for an initial three-year period, potentially extending up to ten years, with an estimated total value of up to £95.5 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses particularly in the engineering, repair, and maintenance sectors, aiming to expand their footprint in property compliance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises interested in servicing electrical and mechanical equipment in residential properties will find this contract particularly suitable due to its focus on safety, reliability, and compliance with legal standards. The procurement method is selective, providing a chance for companies with strong credentials in quality and price competitiveness to partake in the tendering process. The option for long-term engagement, through extension periods, offers substantial growth opportunities for firms that demonstrate high performance and customer satisfaction.

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Notice Title

Property Compliance Services - Phase i: Mechanical and Electrical Services 1 (GPL0304i)

Notice Description

Orbit is seeking to procure solutions for its Planned Investment - Property/Home Improvement, Compliance Services - Phase i: Mechanical & Electrical Services 1 (the Works), to its housing stock in the Midlands, South and East of England. The contracts will be for an initial term of three (3) years extendable at the Client's sole discretion for the option of additional three (3) years plus two (2) additional periods of two (2) years, giving a total of ten (10) years. The contracts will contain a 12 month termination for convenience clause. The estimated contract value for all Lots across all work types for the maximum ten (10) years is PS95.5 million. The scope of the Works includes, but is not limited to: * The Servicing and Maintenance of Electrical and Mechanical Equipment to include the regular inspection, testing, cleaning, and repairing of electrical systems, wiring, and equipment to safety, reliability, and compliance with legal standards whilst preventing shocks, fires, and unexpected failures. * The Testing and Remediation work to Electrical and Mechanical Equipment including investigation, design, advice, or other activities undertaken to assess, manage, and rectify potential defects and risks posed to the building residents and/or general public or to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and technical standards.

Lot Information

Compliance Services - Phase i: Mechanical & Electrical Services 1 (Midlands Region)

The Works in detail that will fall within scope of the procurement for Lot 1 of Compliance Services - Phase i: Mechanical & Electrical Services 1 - Midlands Region are envisaged to include: * The Servicing and Maintenance of Electrical and Mechanical Equipment to include the regular inspection, testing, cleaning, and repairing of electrical systems, wiring, and equipment to safety, reliability, and compliance with legal standards whilst preventing shocks, fires, and unexpected failures. * The Testing and Remediation work to Electrical and Mechanical Equipment including investigation, design, advice, or other activities undertaken to assess, manage, and rectify potential defects and risks posed to the building residents and/or general public or to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and technical standards.

Renewal: The contracts will be for an initial term three (3) years with option to extend for a period of three (3) years plus two (2) additional periods of two (2) years, giving a total of ten (10) Any extension will be made at Orbit's sole discretion and will depend (amongst other things) on contractor performance and customer satisfaction. Extension 1 = 36 months Extension 2 = 24 months Extension 3 = 24 months

Compliance Services - Phase i: Mechanical & Electrical Services 1 (East Region)

The Works in detail that will fall within scope of the procurement for Lot 2 of Compliance Services - Phase i: Mechanical & Electrical Services 1 - East Region are envisaged to include: * The Servicing and Maintenance of Electrical and Mechanical Equipment to include the regular inspection, testing, cleaning, and repairing of electrical systems, wiring, and equipment to safety, reliability, and compliance with legal standards whilst preventing shocks, fires, and unexpected failures. * The Testing and Remediation work to Electrical and Mechanical Equipment including investigation, design, advice, or other activities undertaken to assess, manage, and rectify potential defects and risks posed to the building residents and/or general public or to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and technical standards.

Renewal: The contracts will be for an initial term three (3) years with option to extend for a period of three (3) years plus two (2) additional periods of two (2) years, giving a total of ten (10) Any extension will be made at Orbit's sole discretion and will depend (amongst other things) on contractor performance and customer satisfaction. Extension 1 = 36 months Extension 2 = 24 months Extension 3 = 24 months

Compliance Services - Phase i: Mechanical & Electrical Services 1 (South Region)

The Works in detail that will fall within scope of the procurement for Lot 3 of Compliance Services - Phase i: Mechanical & Electrical Services 1 - South Region are envisaged to include: * The Servicing and Maintenance of Electrical and Mechanical Equipment to include the regular inspection, testing, cleaning, and repairing of electrical systems, wiring, and equipment to safety, reliability, and compliance with legal standards whilst preventing shocks, fires, and unexpected failures. * The Testing and Remediation work to Electrical and Mechanical Equipment including investigation, design, advice, or other activities undertaken to assess, manage, and rectify potential defects and risks posed to the building residents and/or general public or to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and technical standards.

Renewal: The contracts will be for an initial term three (3) years with option to extend for a period of three (3) years plus two (2) additional periods of two (2) years, giving a total of ten (10) Any extension will be made at Orbit's sole discretion and will depend (amongst other things) on contractor performance and customer satisfaction. Extension 1 = 36 months Extension 2 = 24 months Extension 3 = 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b937
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075409-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
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


CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£95,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 May 2027 - 2 May 2030 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
ORBIT GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 2SU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wyken
Westminster Constituency
Coventry East

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