--- title: "Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Engineering and Design Advisory Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0675ec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0675ec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0675ec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0675ec.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND" published: "2026-08-05" --- # Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Engineering and Design Advisory Services Framework Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0675ec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0675ec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0675ec.json) ## Summary The Bank of England, acting as the buying organisation, has initiated a tender process for the "Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Engineering and Design Advisory Services Framework." The procurement falls under the category of consultative engineering and construction services, specifically targeting mechanical and electrical installations for buildings. The geographical focus spans several UK regions, including UKE, UKH, and UKI. This tender is at the planning and tender stage, with a submission deadline for the Procurement Specific Questionnaire set at 1st September 2026, and the award period concluding on 25th November 2026. The framework agreement, valued at approximately £3 million, is structured as a competitive flexible procedure with the framework set to commence on 4th January 2027 and run for four years. This framework offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in mechanical and electrical engineering services, particularly those experienced in design, maintenance, and compliance activities. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the selection criteria favouring quality, social value, and cost. The Bank of England seeks up to two suppliers to participate, providing a prime opportunity for firms to expand their portfolios within the public sector. By engaging in this framework, businesses can enhance their market presence and leverage expert advisory capabilities across multiple projects, fostering growth and innovation in their service offerings. ## Notice M&E Engineering and Design Advisory Services are required to provide expert advice on designing, maintaining, repairing and upgrading a building's mechanical (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing) and electrical (power, lighting, fire alarms, controls) systems to ensure safety, efficiency, compliance and reliability. The Services will be required across multiple projects during the Framework term and shall encompass, but not be limited to, design services, surveys, compliance-related activities, and associated consultancy support. The duration of the closed framework will be 4 years. The framework will be non-committal and non-exclusive. Annual current spend on these services is approximately PS600,000. ### Planning Information As part of the tender process, the Bank is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise. This gives potential providers and other stakeholders to introduce themselves and express an interest in the opportunity. This process does not constitute a formal tender or other competitive bidding process and will not result in the letting of a Contract. Please note that the contract value included in this Notice is estimated and does not act as a commitment of spend by the Bank. There are no planned events during the preliminary market engagement exercise. Interested parties are to register their interest, forward any introductory information, and feed in any comments they have to: fm.contracts@bankofengland.co.uk by 10 April 2026 with a subject line: M&E Advisory Services Framework. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074177-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 5 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 10 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | Lots value | £2,500,000 | | 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 | BANK OF ENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2R 8AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Walbrook | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLH East (England), TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services - 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings - 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2026 at 11:58 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074177-2026 - 5 Aug 2026 at 10:55 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074115-2026 - 5 Aug 2026 at 10:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074109-2026 - 27 Mar 2026 at 09:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028269-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074177-2026 5th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074115-2026 5th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074109-2026 5th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028269-2026 27th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?s=Manual - https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/ - 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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