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Notice Information

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Notice Title

Hard FM Services

Notice Description

Watford Borough Council will be undertaking a procurement for the provision of hard facilities management services for its corporate estate. The Council intends to appoint a suitably experienced supplier, to deliver compliant, responsive and value for money hard facilities management services across a varied property portfolio. The estate includes, but is not limited to: *civic and administrative offices *public facing advice and community buildings *museums and heritage buildings *theatres and entertainment venues *parks, leisure and education facilities *cemetery buildings and chapels *public conveniences *depots and operational buildings *cafes, kitchens and hospitality facilities *car park and market-related facilities The scope of services is expected to include, but is not limited to: *planned preventative maintenance *statutory inspections, testing and certification *mechanical and electrical maintenance *fire safety systems servicing and testing *water hygiene and legionella control services *lift, hoist and lifting equipment maintenance *building fabric maintenance *drainage, roofing and gutter maintenance *responsive repairs and emergency call-outs *asset data management, compliance records and performance reporting *minor works and small projects *specialist waste removal 2.Purpose of the Preliminary Market Engagement The purpose of this engagement is to: *Provide advance information on the proposed scope and requirements *Test the draft specification and service model *Understand market capacity, capability, and innovation *Inform commercial, contractual, and delivery approaches *Support a fair, proportionate, and competitive procurement process Participation is voluntary and will not influence the outcome of any subsequent procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Repair-and-maintenance-services./45U7R53MF2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/45U7R53MF2

Planning Information

3.Description of the Engagement Process The Council will undertake face to face pre-market engagement with interested suppliers. Engagement will include: •A supplier engagement event hosted by the Council •Opportunity for suppliers to ask questions and provide feedback •There will be no formal presentation An information pack and draft service specification are expected to be issued to registered suppliers before the event. 4.Engagement Event Details •Date: 30th June 2026 •Format: Face to face supplier engagement event •Location: West Herts College, Watford Campus, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3EZ

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ba15
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058497-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

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

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 30 Jun 20265 days to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH 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: WATFORD
Postcode: WD17 3EX
Post Town: Watford
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location: TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority: Watford
Electoral Ward: Park
Westminster Constituency: Watford

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058497-2026
22nd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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