Maintenance Services

London Universities Purchasing Consortium

Published: Jun 17, 2026

Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the construction and civil works and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Buildings. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 250.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 11, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the construction and civil works sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC), acting on behalf of the UK Universities Purchasing Consortia (UKUPC), is establishing a Framework Agreement for Maintenance Services. The Framework will provide Participating Institutions with access to suppliers capable of delivering a broad range of building maintenance services to support the safe, efficient and compliant operation of buildings and estates. Services may be required on a planned, reactive or project basis and include building fabric maintenance, mechanical, electrical and plumbing/public health (MEP) maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and associated maintenance activities. The Framework will also include grounds and external maintenance services and the delivery of minor works projects under the relevant Lot. The Framework is divided into two Lots: Lot 1 – Maintenance and Associated Works Lot 2 – MEP Maintenance Call-off contracts awarded under the Framework will be formed using the NEC4 Facilities Management Contract (FMC), including Service Orders for maintenance activities and, where applicable, Project Orders under Option X27 for minor works and projects. A comprehensive building maintenance service covering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, emergency response, statutory compliance activities and minor works projects. Services include fabric maintenance, mechanical, electrical and plumbing/public health (MEP) systems, and external and grounds maintenance where required. Suppliers appointed to this Lot will be capable of delivering integrated maintenance services together with Minor Works and Project Orders under Option X27 of the NEC4 Facilities Management Contract. A specialist maintenance service focused on mechanical, electrical and plumbing/public health (MEP) systems. Services include planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, emergency response, statutory inspections, testing and compliance activities relating to building engineering services and associated infrastructure. This Lot does not include responsibility for fabric maintenance or Minor Works projects unless directly associated with MEP maintenance activities.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 057340-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About London Universities Purchasing Consortium

London Universities Purchasing Consortium has issued 10 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Governance & Public Administration, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by London Universities Purchasing Consortium in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £250,000,000 - £250,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 057340-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 11, 2026. You have 86 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.