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OpenStage · planning

Bedford Borough Council

Open Framework for Building Maintenance and Building Services

Engineering & ArchitectureCPV 71315000
ValueValue not published
Deadline
Published16 Jul 2026
RegionNationwide
Who to contact
Harry.Bagnall@bedford.gov.uk

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The brief

Bedford Borough Council is seeking to create an Open Framework for building maintenance services, comprising servicing and maintenance of all mechanical and electric installations and maintenance and repair of building fabric.

The framework will comprise of multiple service specific lots with both opportunities to join both single supplier lots for regular planned and reactive maintenance, and multi-supplier lots for larger repairs/renewals projects.

Having previously published a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for this procurement, Bedford Borough Council wish to engage further specifically with suppliers interested in bidding for Lot 1 - Minor Building Works, in order to determine capacity and capability to provide estimates using nationally published rate schedules.

This lot will comprise suppliers providing building fabric works for projects valued up to £100k.

Suppliers wishing to consult with the Council are invited to contact the buyer at the email provided to facilitate a meeting.

Requirements

What the notice asks for

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Minor Building Works, in order to determine

Minor Building Works, in order to determine capacity and capability to provide estimates using nationally published rate schedules.

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Source & provenance
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05224e
Stage
planning · Planning
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
067174-2026
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