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Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) and Gas Servicing Contract

THURROCK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

14 Jul 2026 at 09:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 Jul 2026 at 08:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is overseeing a public procurement process for a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) and Gas Servicing Contract, as they aim to secure a single contractor to service their housing portfolio and selected corporate sites. This initiative falls under the services category and is situated in the region of UKH32, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a significant milestone being a market engagement questionnaire due by 17th July 2026. Interested parties can gain further insights and register for this phase through Thurrock Council's e-tendering portal, In-tend. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st March 2027 and conclude by 28th February 2030, with an option for renewal extending until 28th February 2031. The tentative date for official notice release is set for 24th July 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in repair and maintenance services of mechanical, electrical, and heating installations. Enterprises specialising in these services who seek to expand their operations in the UK region of UKH32 could find this contract highly advantageous, given the long-term commitment and the option for renewal. Potential bidders should prepare to showcase their capacity to meet the council’s needs effectively, as well as demonstrate their reliability to fulfil the service requirements stipulated by Thurrock Council. Small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in industrial maintenance would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) and Gas Servicing Contract

Notice Description

The Council are seeking a single contractor to deliver a combined Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) and Gas Servicing contract to its housing portfolio and some corporate sites

Planning Information

Market engagement questionnaire - the questionnaire can be accessed via our e-tendering portal, In-tend and the deadline for submission is 12 noon on Friday 17th July 2026. Registration is free using the link below. If you have any questions relating to tendering with Thurrock Council or have any questions on how to use the In-Tend Supplier Website, please contact the In-Tend Support Team on support@in-tend.com or call on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065973-2026
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

CPV Codes

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

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

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
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 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
THURROCK 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
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
TLH32 Thurrock
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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