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AP25177 - Mechanical Engineering Framework

Arc Property Services Partnership Limited · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 22:27.

Opportunity overview

Arc Property Services Partnership Limited (the “Client”) intends to procure a single-supplier framework agreement for the provision of a comprehensive range of mechanical engineering works acrossthe operational estate that it manages on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC). The Framework will provide access to a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor capable of delivering planned works on an as-required basis. The services will support the Client’s construction, maintenance, and asset management activities across multiple sites. The scope of services to be delivered under the Framework includes, but is not limited to: - Plumbing and water systems: installation, maintenance and repair of hot and cold-water services, drainage systems, sanitaryware, thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs), unvented systems, and water hygiene activities. - Heating and mechanical plant: servicing, maintenance and installation of heating systems (including gas, oil, electric and renewable technologies), distribution systems, pressurisation units, and associated plant. - Fuel, gas and energy infrastructure: installation and maintenance of fuel storage systems, gas installations, associated safety systems, detection equipment, and energy infrastructure. - Controls and building management systems (BMS/BEMS): provision, maintenance and modification of controls, sensors, panels, valves and automation systems used to monitor and manage mechanical services. - Installation, alteration and minor works: new installations, replacement works, adaptations to existing pipework systems, removal of redundant systems (including dead legs), strip-out works, and associated making-good of building fabric. - Testing, commissioning and compliance: full testing, commissioning and certification of systems, including statutory compliance, earthing and bonding where applicable, and handover documentation. A full list of apporpriate CPV codes can be found withint he specification document. The Framework will operate under the NEC4 Framework Contract and will enable the Client to commission individual call-off contracts for specific projects or service requirements. Call-off contracts will be arranged via quotation utilising the prices set within the Framework Commercial model. The Framework will cover a geographically dispersed estate, with works located across Nottinghamshire (main area), Derbyshire, South Yorkshire, and Leicestershire. The anticipated initial term of the Framework is two (2) years, with options to extend for a further two (2) years plus one (1) year (2+2+1), giving a maximum potential duration of five (5) years. The 5 years framework is to be utilised to coincide with the current end of Arc Partnership's arrangement with Nottinghamshire County Council. The total value of the Framework over its full term is £13,200,000 (inclusive of VAT), however there is no guarantee as to the value or volume of work provided. The procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 using a competitive flexible procedure, comprising a two-stage process: - Stage 1 - Selection Criteria - The Bidder must meet or exceed the selection criteria based on the required qualifications and experience to confirm that they have the correct capacity, competency and capability to meet the framework requirements. Bidders who receive PASS marks from the selection criteria will then have their selection criteria questions evaluated and the 4 highest scoring bidders will move to stage 2. - Stage 2 - Award Criteria - The remaining Bidders will be asked a series of quality questions and shall provide prices within a commercial model. These will be assessed against a set criteria based on a 70% quality / 30% price evaluation weighting. The highest scoring Bidder will be deemed to have provided the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) and will be awarded the Framework. The successful supplier will be expected to work collaboratively with the Client, contribute to social value outcomes, support carbon reduction objectives and demonstrate high standards of health and safety, compliance, and service delivery across all commissioned works. Tenders must only be submitted via the Delta eSourcing tender box for this procurement. Bidders MUST NOT send tender documents via email, the Delta Message Centre, by post or by hand as the submission WILL be rejected. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-Mechanical-installations./A74NV4EMSS To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A74NV4EMSS

Classification

  • CPV45350000 — Mechanical installations
  • CPV51100000 — Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
  • CPV71000000 — Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • CPV71500000 — Construction-related services
  • CPV71600000 — Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
  • CPV71800000 — Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Lots

  • Lot 1£11m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
AP25177
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
works
Above Threshold
Yes
Expression Of Interest Deadline
7 Jul 2026, 16:00
Published risks
As the Client's main customer is Nottinghamshire County Council, there is a risk of increase or decrease in the number of sites managed and the types of proerties serviced, due to the proposal of local goverment reorganisation.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
The procurement process will follow a “competitive flexible procedure” as detailed in Section 20 of the PA23. This procurement process will be undertaken in 2 stages: • Stage 1 – Selection Criteria – This is a set of questions and criteria that must be passed in order to move on to Stage 2 of the procurement. The criteria and questions are based on the Bidders history and their current processes to guage their competency, capability and capacity to meet the framework requirements. • Stage 2 – Award Criteria – This is a set of questions that the Bidder needs to answer based on what the Bidder will do or how they will approach works, if they get onto the framework to further guage their competency and capability, as well as their financial pricing.

Covered By

GPA
CPTPP

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Description
Fees will not be charged to the supplier in relation to framework participation.
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3cc

Type

win

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
1
Method
withoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
As this is a single-supplier framework, pricing will be established at Stage 2 of the procurement process through the Framework Commercial Model. This will define the applicable pricing mechanisms, which may include schedules of rates, agreed overhead and profit percentages and compensation event discounts in line with NEC contract principals. This will form the basis for pricing all call-off contracts. The Supplier is required to operate an open-book approach to all works under this Framework, providing full transparency of costings and supporting records to demonstrate compliance with the agreed pricing mechanisms. The Client shall have the right to review and audit such information to ensure value for money and alignment with efficiency objectives. Full details of these requirements are set out in the Framework Conditions. Individual call-off contracts will be awarded via Requests for Quotation (RFQs). For each RFQ, the Supplier will submit a priced proposal in accordance with the Framework Commercial Model. As a single-supplier framework, awards will be made on the basis of the submitted quotation meeting the requirements of the RFQ and demonstrating value for money, assessed against criteria which may include price and, where appropriate, quality and delivery considerations.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Enquiry period

Ends
30 Jun 2026, 16:00

Expected award period

Ends
16 Oct 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
13,200,000
Amount
11,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Pricing from the commercial model
Description
See tender documents

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality based on written responses
Description
See tender documents

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
The following selection criteria are expected to form part of the tender: - A minimum annual turnover of £500,000 - The following minimum insurance levels: - Employer’s Liability Insurance: £10,000,000 - Public Liability Insurance: £10,000,000 - Professional Indemnity Insurance: £2,000,000 - Enhanced DBS checks for all site-based staff - Commitment to pay the Real Living Wage, as defined by the Living Wage Foundation - Commitment to achieve Signatory status under the Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment (https://www.crcbe.org) within the first 12 months of the Framework
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
- Engineers holding Gas Safe registration - REFCOM registration (or equivalent) - Engineers holding recognised F-Gas certification (or equivalent) - Engineers registered with OFTEC (or equivalent) - Employment of, or access to, a Competent Person Scheme (CPS)-registered individual authorised to self-certify unvented hot water installations in accordance with Building Regulations - Confirmation that the Bidder’s site supervisors hold SSSTS (or equivalent)

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Oct 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Oct 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The start date for the Framework is designated to be 2 years prior to the end date. This Framework shall commence on the start date and shall terminate on the end date (i.e. the 2nd (second) anniversary) or earlier, in accordance with the provisions of clause 90 in the FC. The Client may extend the FC by a period of up to two years from the 2nd (second) and up to one year from 4th (fourth) anniversary of the start date. Any extension will be considered upon the following criteria being met: i) Demonstration by the Supplier of the successful operation of the Framework since the start date. ii) The Client wishes to extend the Framework. III) The Supplier wishes to extend the Framework. If criteria i) and ii) have been met, a notice will be sent to the Supplier by the Client a minimum of 6 months prior to the end of the Framework to ask them if they wish to extend.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45350000
Description
Mechanical installations
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
51100000
Description
Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71000000
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71500000
Description
Construction-related services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71600000
Description
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
71800000
Description
Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
055579-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
12 Jun 2026, 11:10
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Arc Property Services Partnership Limited
Id
GB-PPON-PVWR-6662-QTQX

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PVWR-6662-QTQX

Address

Street Address
2nd Floor, East West Building, 1 Tollhouse Hill
Locality
Nottingham
Postal Code
NG1 6BT
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKF14

Contact

Name
Robert Hunter
Telephone
+44 8006696565

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicUndertaking
Description
Public undertaking

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Nottingham · UKF14 · NG1 6BT · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 055579-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·