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title: "The Cattery - MEP Engineer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064ac0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-09"
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# The Cattery - MEP Engineer

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064ac0

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed a procurement process for a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Engineer as part of the redevelopment of a site known as "The Cattery" in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The procurement, which falls under the services category, was officially awarded on 4th February 2026, with the contract commencing on 5th February 2026 and concluding on 4th February 2028. The buying organisation, Southend-on-Sea City Council, is a public authority in the sub-central government category. The award was given to MAX FORDHAM LLP, and the procurement carried a gross value of £85,800. This tender involved a below-threshold procurement method and represents a completed contract within the region classified as UKH31.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in mechanical and electrical engineering services, with a focus on MEP engineering. Firms specialised in the redevelopment of brownfield sites, especially those capable of providing comprehensive engineering solutions, would find such opportunities advantageous for growth. SMEs like MAX FORDHAM LLP, which successfully secured the contract, highlight the potential for smaller businesses to compete effectively in public procurement within this sector. Establishing partnerships or enhancing service offerings in line with the specifications and requirements outlined by local councils can yield substantial business expansion and networking opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Engineer for the redevelopment of a brownfield site known as "The Cattery" located in Southend on Sea PS71,500

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011216-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAX FORDHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 08:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011216-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011216-2026
  9th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.maxfordham.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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