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title: "NAT - MEICA Maintenance Framework and EICR"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY"
published: "2022-12-19"
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# NAT - MEICA Maintenance Framework and EICR

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc615cf4-2d8c-4c0a-8aa1-95997253a451

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## Summary

The Environment Agency is planning a procurement process for the "NAT - MEICA Maintenance Framework and EICR" services. The process is currently in the planning stage, with key milestones including the engagement end date on 8th February 2023. The procurement is classified under mechanical and electrical engineering services, and it involves maintenance of flood defence assets. The intended timetable for the procurement spans from January to November 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the mechanical and electrical engineering services sector, especially those specialising in MEICA services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for participation, given the nature of the services required. The Environment Agency in Bristol, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation overseeing this procurement initiative, which seeks to establish a maintenance framework for critical infrastructure projects.

## Notice

As per the Mechanical and electrical engineering services PIN released on the 13th November 2020 and the Asset Delivery Frameworks PIN released on the 22nd July 2022 and the MEICA National Operations Framework PIN released on the 19th August 2022, the Environment Agency require MEICA services (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation Control and Automation) to support the operation, repair and maintenance of a variety of flood defence assets such as lock gates, pumping stations, river level maintenance weirs, and flow and level measurement systems. This PIN is to alert the market of the updated procurement programme that is expected to commence on the 9th January 2023. Please note this is not the start of a procurement process. A separate contract notice will be published to cover this requirement. The primary purpose of this PIN is to alert the market to the updated timetable in advance of tender release. The intended timetable is as follows: - SQ Stage - 9th January 2023 - 8th February 2023 - SQ Evaluation - February 2023 - March 2023 - ITT Stage - March 2022 - May 2023 - Evaluation - May 2023 - June 2023 - Publish Contract Award Notice and issues Notification of Intention to Award letters - August 2023 - Contract award / contract issued - August 2023 - Contract Start Date - August 2023 - Handover/ Mobilisation Period - August 2023 - November 2023 Please note framework approach communicated in the previous PIN is still subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/083c2279-8dc2-45d4-b7bf-d7a680924717 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2022 at 11:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/083c2279-8dc2-45d4-b7bf-d7a680924717

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/083c2279-8dc2-45d4-b7bf-d7a680924717
  19th December 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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