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title: "Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services within a Partnering Arrangement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030af0"
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buyer: "SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services within a Partnering Arrangement

Buyer: SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030af0

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## Summary

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services within a Partnering Arrangement." This procurement process is categorised under the "services" industry, focusing on repair and maintenance services for electrical and mechanical installations. The tender is in the active stage, having a submission deadline set for 16th February 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £300 million, with a contract duration of up to seven years, allowing for potential extensions. The primary location for service delivery will be in Solihull, with prospects for engagement across the West Midlands and potentially nationwide.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical engineering services, particularly those capable of providing both reactive maintenance and proactive planned preventative services. Companies that offer expertise in diverse areas such as energy systems, installations, emergency services, and ongoing maintenance are well-suited to compete. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and community engagement, this tender is particularly attractive to firms looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector, working collaboratively with local authorities and other public bodies.

## Notice

In summary, this framework agreement shall deliver of a range of Mechanical and Electrical Services including: - * Reactive repairs and maintenance * Planned Preventative/Cyclical Maintenance including Servicing of Installations * Follow on Remedial Works * Minor Works * Capital, refurbishment and lifecycle replacement projects or programmes of work (incorporating full design, and typical, but not limited to, individual project value PS150,000 to PS1,000,000). * Out of Hours Service; 24hr 365-day emergency standby service for all emergency reactive calls required outside of the Property Services and Maintenance Partnerships and Solihull Community Housings core hours. The aim of this partnering arrangement is to channel all Mechanical and Electrical Services (M&E) detailed within this document through one preferred partner. It is anticipated that other contracted authorities and clients across the wider West Midlands region and potentially nationally may decide to access this arrangement at a later period in time. All future parties to this arrangement, including Solihull Community Housing, will access partnering services via an access arrangement with Solihull MBC. Solihull Community Housing and any external clients will work directly and independently but collaboratively with the Partnering Contractor during the life of the contract to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of the services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of mechanical and electrical services. This will include provision of Building works associated with specific installations where they are as a result of or in association with the primary installation works (i.e. forming bases for boiler installations, making good after installations). The work involved falls under the following main headings and will relate to all properties whether domestic or non-domestic: * Reactive (Day to Day) Maintenance work * Planned Preventative/Cyclical Maintenance including Servicing of Installations * Follow on Works * Minor Works & Capital Project Work * Out of Hours Emergency Service All works except for Project Works and Programmes will be delivered under the NEC4 Facilities Management Contract. Projects and Programmes of Projects will be delivered under the NEC4 Engineering & Construction Contract. Works generally relate to both non-domestic and domestic properties and the following types of plant and equipment, however, this list is not exhaustive: * electrical installations * mechanical installations * gas installations * heating and ventilation * fire alarms * emergency lighting * lightning protection * air conditioning * air handling * extraction systems (including fume cupboards) * stage lighting * commercial and domestic catering equipment * ground Source/ Air Source Heat Pumps / Biomass Boilers * distribution pipe work and cables including underground services (i.e. gas, water, electrical) * hot and cold water installations * thermostatic mixer valves (TMV's) * reduced pressure zone valves (RPZ) valves * sewage equipment * communication and data infrastructures. * security, Intruder alarms, CCTV and door access / control. * portable fire-fighting equipment * fire suppression systems * fire protection associated with any works undertaken * fire sprinkler systems, hydrants, dampers * electrical portable appliance testing * periodic electrical installation testing in line with statutory obligations * control equipment * substations * standby generators * automatic doors, roller shutters, access control systems, automatic gates and barriers, and door systems * laboratory gas taps * refrigeration plant * lifting equipment & hoists * fall arrest systems * school cleaning equipment * installation testing and commissioning * improved energy and sustainability (i.e. decarbonisation, electric charge points etc.) * lifts may be added at a later date

Options: The initial term of the Framework will be for the period of 5 years from commencement but may be extended by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 2 years and 1 increment of 1 year to an expiry date no later than 31st October 2032. The services will be subject of review 4th and 5th year and annually thereafter, the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision whether or not to offer any extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001112-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of water meters
- 50411200 - Repair and maintenance services of gas meters
- 50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters
- 50413100 - Repair and maintenance services of gas-detection equipment
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
- 50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90400000 - Sewage services
- 90650000 - Asbestos removal services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2022 at 23:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001112-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.csw-jets.co.uk/
- https://www.solihull.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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