--- title: "West Northamptonshire Council - Term Maintenance Contracts (Pre-Market Engagement) Buildings Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05636b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05636b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05636b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05636b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-22" --- # West Northamptonshire Council - Term Maintenance Contracts (Pre-Market Engagement) Buildings Framework Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05636b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05636b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05636b.json) ## Summary West Northamptonshire Council is initiating a procurement process in the planning stage for Term Maintenance Contracts within the Buildings Framework. This process is currently under pre-market engagement (PME) to shape the procurement strategy and will officially launch in September 2025. The PME phase began in July 2025 with supplier engagement activities, such as online surveys and supplier days, ending on 15 August 2025. The objective is to source comprehensive building and estate maintenance services in the East Midlands, UK, starting in April 2026. Businesses must register their interest on the Council's procurement portal to participate in future procurement activities. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in construction, building maintenance, and related service sectors like roofing, drainage, and fire management. It is designed to foster long-term strategic partnerships with both local and national providers, promising a stable pipeline of work for up to eight years. The procurement strategy encourages participation through frameworks of multiple suppliers, supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and catering to various service areas, such as general building work and grounds maintenance. Businesses will find potential growth opportunities through collaborations that deliver social value and community benefits while adhering to industry standards and safety regulations. ## Notice Pre-Market Engagement (PME) Notice Title: West Northamptonshire Council - Term Maintenance Contracts (Pre-Market Engagement) Notice Type: Pre-Market Engagement (PME) Publication Date: 21 July 2025 Authority Name: West Northamptonshire Council Region: East Midlands (England) Overview: West Northamptonshire Council is undertaking a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise ahead of a formal procurement process for Term Maintenance Contracts, anticipated to launch in September 2025. This process will help inform the market, collect feedback, and shape the final strategy for building and estate maintenance services. Background: Since the 2022 local government reorganisation, contracts inherited from legacy councils have been maintained through interim arrangements. With the Procurement Act now active, the Council intends to establish long-term contracts that strengthen strategic partnerships and reduce re-procurement frequency. Objectives: Develop collaborative long-term relationships with suppliers Attract both local and national providers Maintain fair, transparent procurement processes Use standard market-recognised contract forms Deliver social value and community benefits Support the local supply chain and workforce Comply with Building Safety Act and H&S standards Enable CPD and skills development Approach: Frameworks with multiple suppliers Mix of mini-competitions and direct awards Clearly defined service area lots (e.g. roofing, electrics) Open framework up to 8 years, with minimum two re-openings Direct awards permitted in exceptional cases Procurement Areas (Building Maintenance): *General Building (planned and reactive): single supplier, 4-year contract *Roofing (pitched, flat, cladding): framework of 4 suppliers, 4-year contract * Drainage and Civils: single supplier, 8-year contract *Fencing: framework of 4 suppliers, 8-year contract, reopens every 4 years *Grounds Maintenance and Tree Services: Framework of 4 supplier , 8-year contract, reopens every 4 year *Fire Management Services: Framework of 4 supplier , 8-year contract, reopens every 4 years Timeline: PME Launch: July 2025 Procurement Launch: September 2025 Contract Start: From April 2026 Supplier Engagement Activities: *Online surveys *Briefings via a supplier day How to Participate: Register interest via the Council's procurement portal (In-Tend Electronic Tendering Site) https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/wnc. Where you will be able to register your interest. We will also be sending out any documents for suppliers to register for suppliers days and any other pre market activity. Important Note: Registration is required to attend PME events. Participation in this engagement does not guarantee future contract opportunities; outcomes depend on the results of PME and internal governance decisions. ### Planning Information For supplier(s) seeking to participate in this PME. Please follow the below instructions. How to Participate: Register interest via the Council’s procurement portal (In-Tend Electronic Tendering Site) https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/wnc. Where you will be able to register your interest. We will also be sending out any documents for suppliers to register for suppliers days and any other pre market activity. Important Note: Registration is required to attend PME events. Participation in this engagement does not guarantee future contract opportunities; outcomes depend on the results of PME and internal governance decisions. Should supplier(s) need any assistance with this registration or have any questions please do feel free to contact us via the in-tend portal correspondence function or email us at procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041827-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,333,333 | | 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms - 35111500 - Fire suppression system - 35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds - 39293400 - Artificial lawn - 44111000 - Building materials - 44115000 - Building fittings - 44115800 - Building internal fittings - 44163112 - Drainage system - 44211000 - Prefabricated buildings - 44221220 - Fire doors - 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work - 45111240 - Ground-drainage work - 45112700 - Landscaping work - 45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas - 45112711 - Landscaping work for parks - 45112712 - Landscaping work for gardens - 45112714 - Landscaping work for cemeteries - 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas - 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work - 45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work - 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants - 45212170 - Entertainment building construction work - 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings - 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions - 45212320 - Construction work for buildings relating to artistic performances - 45212360 - Religious buildings construction work - 45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings - 45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings - 45213240 - Agricultural buildings construction work - 45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings - 45213312 - Car park building construction work - 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research - 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings - 45214300 - Construction work for college buildings - 45215200 - Construction work for social services buildings - 45216112 - Court building construction work - 45232450 - Drainage construction works - 45232451 - Drainage and surface works - 45232452 - Drainage works - 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works - 45261210 - Roof-covering work - 45261410 - Roof insulation work - 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work - 45261910 - Roof repair - 45261920 - Roof maintenance work - 45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings - 45262700 - Building alteration work - 45262800 - Building extension work - 45300000 - Building installation work - 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work - 45342000 - Erection of fencing - 45400000 - Building completion work - 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment - 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services - 90733500 - Surface water pollution drainage services - 90733800 - Groundwater pollution drainage services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2025 at 08:14 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041827-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041827-2025 22nd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/wnc - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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