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Published 4 May 2026, 10:31 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Responsive Repairs Framework 2026

Official notice

Authority: THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER (Education)

Framework agreement8 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Sectors: Repair & Maintenance (50) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Framework ceiling (notional)£7,000,000total for 8 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 5 Jun 2026
Lots 8see the lot list below
Framework period 4 yrsends 31 Jul 2030 · starts 1 Aug 2026

What is being bought8 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The University is seeking renew its internal framework of suitably experienced supplier/s to deliver responsive repairs across all University Campuses.

Prior to the current framework, responsive repairs services have been procured on a project-by-project basis, either by direct appointment or on via a quotation or tender process, depending on the value of the individual project

The framework will continue to allow for full flexibility of supplier appointment throughout the contract duration. This will include:

  • Direct award to any successful supplier on the relevant lot,
  • Further Competition or Quotation process involving all suppliers on the lot,
  • Further Competition or Quotation involving a selection of suppliers on the lot.

There will be no guarantee of contract value for any supplier appointed to the framework.

Full specification details can be found in tender documents

The procurement is in the following lots:

Lot 1 Heating and Plumbing

Lot 2 Electrical

Lot 3 General Repairs

Lot 4 Decoration

Lot 5 Doors

Lot 6 Windows/Blinds

Lot 7 Ventilation

Lot 8 Flooring

CPV: Repair and maintenance services of building installations

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Framework period
4 yrs from 1 Aug 2026
Published description of the framework

The framework will continue to allow for full flexibility of supplier appointment throughout the contract duration. This will include:

  • Direct award to any successful supplier on the relevant lot,
  • Further Competition or Quotation process involving all suppliers on the lot,
  • Further Competition or Quotation involving a selection of suppliers on the lot.

Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure

8 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 3 lots carries the same published figure, £400,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Heating and Plumbing 4 yrsSMEceiling above

Heating and Plumbing responsive repairs

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2030 (4 yrs)
Eligibility: SME eligible
Lot #2Electrical 4 yrsSMEPublished value£1,000,000

Electrical responsive repairs

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £1,000,000 exc. VAT · £1,200,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Lot #3General Repairs 4 yrsSMEPublished value£1,000,000

General responsive repairs

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £1,000,000 exc. VAT · £1,200,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Lot #4Decoration 4 yrsSMEPublished value£1,200,000

Decoration responsive repairs

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £1,200,000 exc. VAT · £1,440,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Lot #5Doors 4 yrsSMEPublished value£1,200,000

Responsive repairs to Doors

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £1,200,000 exc. VAT · £1,440,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Lot #6Windows / Blinds 4 yrsSMEceiling above

Windows / Blinds responsive repairs

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2030 (4 yrs)
Eligibility: SME eligible
Lot #7Ventilation 4 yrsSMEceiling above

Ventilation responsive repairs

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2030 (4 yrs)
Eligibility: SME eligible
Lot #8Flooring 4 yrsSMEPublished value£800,000

Flooring responsive repairs

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £800,000 exc. VAT · £960,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 8 lots
Quality: 50%Price: 50%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality: 50%
  • Pricing: 50%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: Quality Criteria: Predominantly experience Future pricing approach Added Value and flexibility
  • Pricing: Pricing Schedule completion
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “Responsive Repairs Framework 2026” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
4 May 2026, 10:31 BST
Last source update
4 May 2026, 10:31 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 15 Jun 2026
Authority reference
DN815097
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-040768
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Repair and maintenance services of building installations
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
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How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Appointment period ends
5 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
21 May 2026, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

4 May 2026 → 1 Aug 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published177 days ago
    4 May 2026, 10:31 BST
  2. Clarification questions by159 days ago
    21 May 2026, 17:00 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period ends144 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    5 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Award decision expected by134 days ago
    15 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
  5. Contract starts88 days ago
    1 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    4 May 2026, 10:31 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-COH: 00977818 · GB-PPON: PZDG-5552-BTGG 309 Regent Street, London, London, W1B 2HWContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender