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Planning

02 Jul 2026 at 14:04

PlanningUpdate

22 Jun 2026 at 12:08

Planning

19 Jun 2026 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is planning a procurement process aimed at securing a single provider for corporate mechanical and electrical services across a number of complex sites, with the contract anticipated to commence in the autumn of 2027. The procurement falls under the services category and carries a gross value of £2,100,000. The council, a public authority within the sub-central government, will focus on mechanical and electrical repair, maintenance, and installation services, ensuring the proper functioning of various facilities. This planned procurement is at the planning stage, with the next major communication scheduled to be shared on 14th September 2026. Interested parties are required to register on InTend, an e-procurement platform used by the Council, and the delivery will take place in the South East region of the United Kingdom (UKJ12).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical engineering and building services. Companies that can provide both reactive and planned maintenance for mechanical and electrical installations will find this procurement especially relevant. Small-to-mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) with robust experience in facility maintenance, particularly within the public sector, and the ability to commit to a contract term of three to five years are best suited to compete for this tender. Additionally, this opportunity allows potential suppliers to engage directly with the council through a market engagement event scheduled for 29th July 2026, which can be accessed virtually. This event is crucial as it provides a platform for businesses to gain insights into the council's requirements and tailor their proposals accordingly.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Corporate Mechanical and Electrical Services

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council (The Council) are looking for a single provider to provide planned and reactive mechanical and electrical services across a small number of our more complex sites. You will need to be registered on InTend please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/

Planning Information

Refer to notice description for process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b93a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062357-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

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

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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