--- title: "Hard Facilities Management Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d369" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d369" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d369.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d369.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-24" --- # Hard Facilities Management Services Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d369 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d369) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d369.json) ## Summary Watford Borough Council is currently at the tender stage for the procurement of Hard Facilities Management Services, focusing mainly on the repair, maintenance, and management of various buildings. This procurement opportunity, with a gross value of £2.4 million, targets services throughout Watford, UK, specifically in the UKH23 region. Prospective suppliers are expected to provide a comprehensive suite of services, including preventative maintenance and emergency call-outs, across a diverse estate that incorporates civic offices, museums, theatres, and more. The procurement is held under an open procedure method, inviting submissions in English by 24 August 2026, with initial enquiries due by 12 August 2026. The intended contract start date is 1 December 2026, running for three years, with potential renewal for up to two additional years. The award decision is projected to be announced by 1 October 2026. This tender presents considerable growth potential for businesses specializing in facilities management, particularly those proficient in delivering responsive, high-quality services across multi-tiered property portfolios. Companies excelling in electrical, mechanical, and building maintenance would find this opportunity particularly appealing, given its breadth of required services. The evaluation criteria emphasise quality and social value, alongside pricing, thereby offering an advantageous bidding platform for SMEs with robust track records in compliance and effective service delivery across public authority estates. This could serve as a lucrative engagement for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts. ## 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 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./E9CERWFQB8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E9CERWFQB8 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070362-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | 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 - 24 Jul 2026 at 13:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070362-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070362-2026 24th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E9CERWFQB8 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Repair-and-maintenance-services./E9CERWFQB8 - 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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