--- title: "Provision of Facilities Management Services for University of Bedfordshire" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0613d4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0613d4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0613d4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0613d4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE" published: "2026-02-18" --- # Provision of Facilities Management Services for University of Bedfordshire Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0613d4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0613d4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0613d4.json) ## Summary The University of Bedfordshire is seeking to procure Facilities Management Services through a competitive flexible procedure, which includes an initial selection process. The tender, tagged 'Provision of Facilities Management Services for University of Bedfordshire', involves multiple lots and is currently in the tender stage following planning. The procurement covers various services such as fire-alarm systems, electrical services, and lift maintenance. The main procurement category is services, focused within the region of UKH2, United Kingdom. The expression of interest deadline is set for 9th March 2026, and the enquiry period ends on 2nd March 2026. The award period will conclude on 15th June 2026. The contract period for successful bids is from 3rd August 2026 to 2nd August 2029, with renewal options extending until 2031. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the facilities management industry, particularly those specialising in building maintenance and mechanical services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, with suitability criteria accommodating such businesses. This procurement process is selective, allowing bids for multiple lots, creating potential growth for companies experienced in managing electrical services, mechanical engineering, and building fabric maintenance. The competitive flexible procedure ensures that only successfully pre-qualified bidders will proceed to tender, providing an advantageous environment for skilled firms to establish or expand their presence in public sector facilities management. ## Notice Provision of Facilities Management Services to the University of Bedfordshire with services split across multiple lots ### Lot Information Lifts Provision of Lift Maintenance Renewal: 3 + 1 + 1 till 02/08/2031 Fire, Life, Safety, Fire dampsters, evac Chairs maintenance Provision of Fire, Life, Safety, Fire Dampsters and Evacuation Chairs maintenance Renewal: 3 + 1 + 1 till 02/08/2031 Air Handling Provision of Specialist Air Handling Plant, Air Handling Equipment, LEV Maintenance including windowmaster and Breathing buildings Renewal: 3 + 1 + 1 till 02/08/2031 Mechanical Engineering Services Including Rain Water Harvesting, plant room including Gas safe, Heating Closed loop Renewal: 3 + 1 + 1 till 02/08/2031 F Gas Works Air Source Heat Pump and Chilled Water compressors Renewal: 3 + 1 + 1 till 02/08/2031 Electrical Services Provision of Electrical Services Renewal: 3 + 1 + 1 till 02/08/2031 Building Fabric Building Fabric Maintenance Renewal: 3 + 1 + 1 till 02/08/2031 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014883-2026 | | 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,635,948 | | Lots value | £5,635,947 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE | | Locality | LUTON | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU1 3JU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton | | Local authority | Luton | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems - 50531000 - Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery - 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services - 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations - 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services - 71314100 - Electrical services - 79993000 - Building and facilities management services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2026 at 15:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014883-2026 - 2 Feb 2026 at 10:02 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008785-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014883-2026 18th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008785-2026 2nd February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.beds.ac.uk/ - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/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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