--- title: "Star Academies - Mechanical Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f7de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f7de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f7de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f7de.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STAR ACADEMIES" published: "2025-12-17" --- # Star Academies - Mechanical Services Buyer: STAR ACADEMIES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f7de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f7de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f7de.json) ## Summary The current procurement process conducted by STAR ACADEMIES involves a tender titled "Star Academies - Mechanical Services," focusing on repair and maintenance services in building installations across various regions in the United Kingdom such as the North West, West Yorkshire, and West Midlands. The procurement is in the tender stage, aiming to appoint up to two suppliers per lot under a competitive flexible procedure. Prospective suppliers are invited to submit their expressions of interest by 30th January 2026, with final bidding following a rigorous multi-stage evaluation. The contract period commences on 1st May 2026, with the possibility of two optional 12-month extensions. This tender encompasses providing comprehensive mechanical services including reactive maintenance and a 24-hour call-out facility, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as SFG20. This tender provides significant business opportunities for organisations specialising in mechanical building installations, offering a chance to secure long-term contracts with STAR ACADEMIES, a prominent public authority. Suitable businesses include those capable of delivering high-quality AC, AHU, boiler servicing, and system testing services. The procurement process encourages participation from SMEs, emphasising technical capability and economic robustness to achieve competitive pricing and infrastructure excellence. The sector's dynamics favour businesses with established sector experience and those capable of responsive maintenance solutions. With a robust evaluation mechanism, suppliers can demonstrate their competence, paving the way for sustainable growth within the public procurement landscape. ## Notice Star Academies are looking to run an FTS (above threshold) compliant tender under PA2023 to appoint up to two suitable suppliers across each lot (region) in a dual sourced contract arrangement (please note that at Star's discretion a single supplier may be appointed to a lot where the scoring is strongly weighted in one supplier's favour). The suppliers selected will be able to provide a complete Mechanical Services package (including AC, AHU's, Boiler Servicing, gas and pressure system testing) all in accordance with SFG20 and the final ITT documents. The supplier must also be able to provide reactive maintenance and a 24 hour call out facility 365 days/year across each lot for which they wish to bid. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - North West Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside Renewal: Two optional 12 month extensions Lot 2 - West Yorkshire Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, Wakefield Renewal: Two optional 12 month extensions Lot 3 - West Midlands Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton Renewal: Two optional 12 month extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083842-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,250,000 | | Lots value | £1,250,000 | | 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 | STAR ACADEMIES | | Locality | BLACKBURN | | Post town | Blackburn | | Postcode | BB1 2HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen | | Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen | | Electoral ward | Blackburn South East | | Westminster constituency | Blackburn | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLE4 West Yorkshire, TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations - 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations - 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating - 50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups ## Release History - 17 Dec 2025 at 13:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083842-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083842-2025 17th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://staracademies.org/ - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home - 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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