--- title: "Mechanical Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05505d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05505d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05505d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05505d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY" published: "2025-06-19" --- # Mechanical Framework Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05505d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05505d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05505d.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Aston University, a sub-central public authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage. The tender, titled "Mechanical Framework," encompasses services within the industry categories of repair and maintenance of building installations and installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment. The geographical focus is the UKG31 region. Aston University has initiated a pre-market engagement process to gather insights via a Request for Information (RFI) due by 10th July 2025. This engagement aims to refine their specifications and ideal route to market. The forthcoming contracts are anticipated to cover various mechanical requirements such as HVAC maintenance, gas and plumbing, and water hygiene, safety, and dosing, with services scheduled to commence from 1st August 2026 and extend potentially till July 2031. This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), capable of delivering comprehensive mechanical services. Potential contractors can expect to engage in areas such as air conditioning maintenance, gas safety checks, plumbing repairs, and water system treatment, offering substantial avenues for business growth. The contract's diverse scope permits broad participation across different specialisations, making it particularly attractive for firms with existing expertise in mechanical installations and maintenance services. Such a framework contract can serve as a noteworthy asset for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in the governmental procurement sector. ## Notice Aston is seeking to procure several mechanical services which have previously been provided 'off contract.' To assist with the initial stages of planning, these services have been grouped into the following lots: 1. HVAC Maintenance: - Air conditioning maintenance (inc. installation) - Chillers - Fan coil units - Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery systems - Air handling units - Filters - Humidifiers - Air source heat pumps 2. Gas and Plumbing - Gas pipework tightness testing - Gas boilers/ heaters - Carbon monoxide alarms (for boilers) - Strainer maintenance - Plate heat exchanger clean/ tightness test - Water booster pump maintenance - Pressurisation units/ expansion vessel maintenance - Safety valve inspection and changes - General plumbing repairs/installation 3. Water Hygiene, Safety and Dosing - Water tank cleaning - Thermostatic mixing valves maintenance and testing - Shower head cleaning - On-line dosing system maintenance - UV filtration system maintenance - District heat network dosing - Heating system dosing - Chilled water system dosing - Inhibitor dosing - Energy saving surfactant dosing - Water sampling Please note, this scope is subject to change. ### Planning Information Aston is beginning the pre-market engagement process in relation to various mechanical requirements. These will either be packaged within an all inclusive contract, or split into several contracts. Aston is inviting responses to a formal Request For Information ('RFI') to obtain information from the market. This will help Aston to better understand the structure and capability of the market, as well as providing key insights that can be used to identify the most suitable route to market and ensure Aston's specification is fit for purpose. Please contact m.bowcott@aston.ac.uk to request a copy of this RFI. The response date for the RFI is 10th July 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033852-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary 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 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,940,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations - 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment ## Release History - 19 Jun 2025 at 16:03 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033852-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033852-2025 19th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05505d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05505d.json.