--- title: "Mechanical and Electrical Contractor Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060dad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060dad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060dad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060dad.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD" published: "2026-01-23" --- # Mechanical and Electrical Contractor Framework Agreement Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060dad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060dad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060dad.json) ## Summary The University of Oxford, through its Estates Services, is in the planning stage of procuring a Mechanical and Electrical Contractor Framework Agreement to support the maintenance and development of its extensive array of buildings across Oxford. This procurement falls under the works category and is part of a preliminary market engagement to assess supplier capacity and innovation. Key events include a Supplier Briefing Event scheduled for 10th February 2026 in Oxford, with completion of market engagement activities due by 27th February 2026. The initiative outlines a commitment to environmental sustainability targeting net zero carbon emissions by 2035. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those experienced in mechanical and electrical projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The framework agreement offers potential long-term partnerships, as it is positioned to support high-profile capital projects and sustainability initiatives. Participating in this tender could enable companies to engage with cutting-edge research infrastructure, thus enhancing business growth and experience in delivering high-standard construction works for a world-leading academic institution. ## Notice Oxford University Estates Services are responsible for the learning and research buildings of the world's leading University. The estate comprises over 350 buildings, ranging from historic Grade 1 listed libraries to world-leading modern science facilities and buildings from every era in between. Estates Services support the work to deliver the strategy for the University's mechanical and electrical infrastructure and systems in line with the Mechanical & Electrical Design Philosophy documents, which in turn supports the activities of the wider University. They also support the Capital Projects team in delivering the next generation of buildings and the Sustainability team in their Environmental Sustainability Strategy that aims to get the University to net zero carbon emissions and biodiversity net gain by 2035. The purpose of the Mechanical and Electrical Contractors Framework is to enable the University of Oxford Estates Services a fast and efficient method of procurement for mechanical and electrical projects and associated works building the infrastructure behind world-leading research and teaching. ### Planning Information This stage forms part of the Market Engagement activities between prospective Suppliers and the University of Oxford (the University) to understand Supplier capacity, capabilities and innovation regarding the procurement of a Mechanical and Electrical Contractor Framework. Please note there is a Supplier Briefing Event on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 10.00am in person in Oxford (location TBC and confirmed upon registration). This event provides an opportunity to engage early, share insight, help inform our future procurement approach and hear directly from our Estates team. Please register your interest in the Market Engagement activities and the Supplier Briefing Event via the University of Oxford GEP SMART Source-to-Contract (S2C) system. Access to the University of Oxford GEP SMART Source-to-Contract (S2C) system. Please use the following link to access the GEP Sourcing Public RFx Workbench to allow you to participate. https://quantum.gep.com/UnivOfOxford/anonymous#/rfx_workbench_public/UnivOfOxford Suppliers with an existing login to the GEP SMART Source-to-Contract (S2C) system can access the Public RFx by clicking on Login, which will redirect them to Business Network page where they can login using their credentials. New Suppliers will need to click on Register where they will be redirected to Business Network page to create an account. Please note that the University of Oxford confirms that it is not currently a Contracting Authority within the meaning of the Procurement Act 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006333-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 | | 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 | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX2 6DP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Carfax & Jericho | | Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon | | Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 23 Jan 2026 at 16:03 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006333-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006333-2026 23rd January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://quantum.gep.com/UnivOfOxford/anonymous#/rfx_workbench_public/UnivOfOxford - 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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