Tender: Mechanical Engineering Framework Agreement — Arc Property Services (Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire, Leicestershire)

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Arc Property Services Partnership Limited is seeking a supplier for a single-supplier framework agreement to provide a comprehensive range of mechanical engineering works across the operational estate it manages on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council. The framework covers plumbing and water systems; heating and mechanical plant (including gas, oil, electric and renewable technologies); fuel, gas and energy infrastructure; controls and building management systems (BMS/BEMS); installation, alteration and minor works; and testing, commissioning and certification including statutory compliance. It will operate under an NEC4 Framework Contract with individual call-off contracts arranged via the framework commercial model, and will serve sites across Nottinghamshire (main area), Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Leicestershire. The anticipated initial term is two years with options to extend (2+2+1) to a maximum of five years, and the total value over the full term is £13,200,000 inclusive of VAT, with no guarantee of work volume. Procurement will follow the Procurement Act 2023 using a competitive flexible two-stage process (stage 1 selection against set criteria with the top four bidders progressing; stage 2 assessed on a 70% quality / 30% price basis to award the Most Advantageous Tender). The successful supplier must 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.