--- title: "Hard FM Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ba15" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ba15" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ba15.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ba15.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-22" --- # Hard FM Services Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ba15 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ba15) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ba15.json) ## Summary Watford Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Hard FM Services," which falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. This procurement aims to secure a qualified supplier to deliver hard facilities management services across the Council's diverse property portfolio, including civic offices, museums, theatres, and more. The procurement is taking place in Watford, with a face-to-face market engagement event scheduled on 30th June 2026 at West Herts College, Watford Campus. The procurement process involves advance engagement to provide information on the scope and requirements, with the contracting period expected to begin on 1st December 2026 and potentially extend to 30th November 2031. This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in facilities management, particularly those with experience in comprehensive repair and maintenance services. Businesses capable of providing planned preventative maintenance, statutory inspections, mechanical and electrical maintenance, and responsive emergency repairs are well-suited to compete. The contract's substantial value, estimated at £300,000 with a gross amount of £360,000, offers promising growth opportunities for companies within the industry. The procurement process encourages innovation and aims to ensure competitive and fair evaluation, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their service portfolios and client base within the public sector. ## Notice Watford Borough Council will be undertaking a procurement for the provision of hard facilities management services for its corporate estate. The Council intends to appoint a suitably experienced supplier, to deliver compliant, responsive and value for money hard facilities management services across a varied property portfolio. The estate includes, but is not limited to: *civic and administrative offices *public facing advice and community buildings *museums and heritage buildings *theatres and entertainment venues *parks, leisure and education facilities *cemetery buildings and chapels *public conveniences *depots and operational buildings *cafes, kitchens and hospitality facilities *car park and market-related facilities The scope of services is expected to include, but is not limited to: *planned preventative maintenance *statutory inspections, testing and certification *mechanical and electrical maintenance *fire safety systems servicing and testing *water hygiene and legionella control services *lift, hoist and lifting equipment maintenance *building fabric maintenance *drainage, roofing and gutter maintenance *responsive repairs and emergency call-outs *asset data management, compliance records and performance reporting *minor works and small projects *specialist waste removal 2.Purpose of the Preliminary Market Engagement The purpose of this engagement is to: *Provide advance information on the proposed scope and requirements *Test the draft specification and service model *Understand market capacity, capability, and innovation *Inform commercial, contractual, and delivery approaches *Support a fair, proportionate, and competitive procurement process Participation is voluntary and will not influence the outcome of any subsequent procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Repair-and-maintenance-services./45U7R53MF2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/45U7R53MF2 ### Planning Information 3.Description of the Engagement Process The Council will undertake face to face pre-market engagement with interested suppliers. Engagement will include: •A supplier engagement event hosted by the Council •Opportunity for suppliers to ask questions and provide feedback •There will be no formal presentation An information pack and draft service specification are expected to be issued to registered suppliers before the event. 4.Engagement Event Details •Date: 30th June 2026 •Format: Face to face supplier engagement event •Location: West Herts College, Watford Campus, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3EZ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058497-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WATFORD | | Post town | Watford | | Postcode | WD17 3EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Watford | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Watford | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations - 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations - 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services - 79993100 - Facilities management services ## Release History - 22 Jun 2026 at 12:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058497-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058497-2026 22nd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/45U7R53MF2 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Repair-and-maintenance-services./45U7R53MF2 - 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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