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Mechanical & Electrical Framework - NI

NHMF (NPC) LIMITED

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24 Aug 2026 at 15:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Aug 2026 at 15:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHMF (NPC) Limited is planning a Northern Ireland mechanical and electrical framework for its members, housing providers and other public sector organisations. The framework is intended to provide a compliant, flexible route to market for mechanical and electrical works, services and associated maintenance. Potential scope includes electrical installation, testing, certification, maintenance, remedial works and rewiring; CCTV, access control, intercom and life-support systems; fire alarms, detection, smoke control, firefighting equipment and dry risers; heating, boilers, pumps, ventilation, water systems and building controls; sprinklers; and renewable and low-carbon technologies such as solar PV, battery storage, heat pumps and electric vehicle charging. It may also cover coordinated multi-disciplinary programmes, responsive repairs and planned maintenance. Delivery will be across Northern Ireland, with separate domestic and commercial provision under consideration.

This is at the preliminary market-engagement and planning stage, before an invitation to tender. Two engagement events are planned: an in-person session in Belfast on 17 September 2026 and an online session on 30 September 2026. Feedback is expected by 31 October 2026, and the next notice is anticipated by that date. The buyer expects to use a framework agreement, with a planned contract period from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031. The estimated value is £500 million excluding VAT, or £600 million including VAT. One planned lot is currently recorded, but the final scope and lot structure will be shaped by engagement. The buyer is seeking views on geographic coverage, contract values, delivery models and participation barriers.

The proposed framework is likely to suit Northern Ireland-based contractors, small and medium-sized enterprises and specialist providers with capacity in one or more mechanical or electrical disciplines. Relevant businesses may include electrical contractors, fire and security specialists, mechanical building-services firms, sprinkler installers, renewable-energy and decarbonisation providers, and multi-disciplinary contractors able to coordinate planned programmes, responsive works, servicing and maintenance. The scope is expected to require the technical competencies, accreditations and delivery models appropriate to domestic and commercial environments, including testing, inspection, certification, commissioning and compliance work. Suppliers with experience in housing, public-sector or building-services programmes should monitor the developing requirements and contribute evidence about local capability, capacity and barriers to participation during the engagement stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mechanical & Electrical Framework - NI

Notice Description

NHMF Frameworx is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to the proposed establishment of a dedicated Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Framework for Northern Ireland. The proposed framework is intended to provide NHMF members, housing providers and other public sector organisations across Northern Ireland with a compliant and flexible route to market for the delivery of mechanical and electrical works, services and associated maintenance. It is currently anticipated that the framework will provide separate opportunities for domestic and commercial works, recognising the different technical requirements, competencies, accreditations and delivery models associated with each area. The final scope and lot structure have not yet been determined and will be informed by this preliminary market engagement. The framework may include, but is not limited to: Electrical - Including, but not limited to: Electrical installation works; Electrical testing, inspection and certification; Electrical maintenance and remedial works; Fixed wire testing; Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), including equipment within homes, communal facilities, offices and associated ICT/server equipment; Consumer unit and distribution board replacement; Electrical upgrades and rewiring; Landlord and communal electrical systems; and Associated electrical compliance works. Security and Life Support Systems - Including, but not limited to: CCTV systems; Door entry and access control systems; Automated gates and associated controls; Intercom systems; Life support and assistive technology systems; Installation, servicing, maintenance and repair; and Associated monitoring and control systems. Fire Safety Systems- Including, but not limited to: Fire alarm systems; Fire detection systems; Fire panels; Alarm sounders and associated warning systems; Portable firefighting equipment; Dry risers; Smoke control and smoke ventilation systems; Testing, servicing and maintenance; Remedial and replacement works; and Associated fire safety system compliance. Mechanical Systems - Including, but not limited to: Mechanical building services; Heating systems; Boilers and associated plant; Pumps and pumping systems; Ventilation and extraction systems; Hot and cold water systems; Mechanical plant and equipment; Controls and building management systems; Planned and preventative maintenance; Responsive repairs; and Associated testing, servicing and compliance works. Sprinkler Systems - Including, but not limited to: Sprinkler system installation; System upgrades and replacement; Inspection and testing; Planned servicing and maintenance; Responsive repairs; Remedial works; and Associated compliance requirements. Renewables and Low-Carbon Technologies - Including, but not limited to: Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems; Battery storage; Air source and ground source heat pumps; Low-carbon heating technologies; Electric vehicle charging infrastructure; Associated electrical infrastructure; Controls and monitoring systems; Installation, testing and commissioning; Servicing and maintenance; and Associated renewable energy and decarbonisation works. Multi-Disciplinary M&E A multi-disciplinary provision for contractors capable of delivering works across a number of mechanical and electrical disciplines. This may include planned programmes, responsive works, servicing and maintenance contracts requiring a coordinated M&E delivery solution. NHMF Frameworx is particularly keen to engage with Northern Ireland-based contractors, SMEs and specialist providers to understand the capability and capacity of the local supply chain and to ensure that the proposed framework structure provides appropriate opportunities for organisations of different sizes and specialisms. The purpose of the preliminary market engagement is to seek feedback from both contracting authorities and the supply market on matters including the proposed scope, lot structure, geographic coverage, contract values, delivery models and any barriers that could prevent suppliers from participating. Feedback received will be used to inform the development of the procurement strategy and tender documentation. Participation in this preliminary market engagement does not provide any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process and does not represent any commitment by NHMF Frameworx or participating organisations to proceed with the procurement.

Planning Information

NHMF Frameworx will be hosting 2 preliminary market engagement events. 1 in person event will be hosted at Clayton Hotel in Belfast on 17th September 2026. Interested bidders can register to attend this lunch and learn event by going to the event bright page - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nhmf-frameworx-ni-frameworks-preliminary-market-engagement-tickets-1998753505540 The 2nd event will be hosted online on the 30th September. This veent will be hosted on teams and interested bidders can register for this event here - https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4b5d4cc2-4d19-4b90-81c0-9762f3bf4b31@f92c53ef-67af-49de-a2f9-12748a35e2c6?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog Feedback will be open until 31st October 2026 All requests for procurement documentation, communications and submission of tenders must be made via the Portal, which can be accessed at https://etenders.nhmfframeworx.org.uk After creating an account on eTenders@NHMF-Frameworx, users will receive an email with a link to activate their account. Once activated and logged in, users will need the following code to register for the procurement documentation: NINPC01

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ead6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080484-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

09320000 - Steam, hot water and associated products

09330000 - Solar energy

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33195000 - Patient-monitoring system

34928300 - Safety barriers

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment

42961100 - Access control system

44115500 - Sprinkler systems

45312000 - Alarm system and antenna installation work

45343230 - Sprinkler systems installation work

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

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

71315000 - Building services

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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
NHMF (NPC) LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MITCHAM
Postcode
CR4 2QA
Postcode Area
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Cricket Green
Westminster Constituency
Mitcham and Morden

Further Information

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