- Lot 1. Electrical maintenance and emergency repairs
- Lot 2. Fire Safety, Emergency lighting, Security and Life Safety Systems
- Lot 3. Lifts and Access maintenance and installation
- Lot 4. Plumbing, BMS, Boilers, Heating and Hot & Cold Water Systems
- Lot 5. Air Conditioning and Ventilation
- Lot 6. Water and Hygiene
- Lot 7. Asbestos inspection and removal and Damp and mould
- Lot 8. Roofing & drainage
- Lot 9. Lightning protection
- Lot 10. Swimming pools
- Lot 11. Window Cleaning
- Lot 12. EyeBolt and fall arrest system
- Lot 13. Kitchen equipment maintenance and cleaning
- Lot 14. Building and construction small works up to £300,000
- Lot 15. Major Building and construction works over £300,000
Scope
Description
Unity Schools Partnership require Contractors to join their new framework to undertake M&E Services and Construction Works. The framework is split into 15 lots and any provider can attempt to join all or any of the services. The provider must always be in accordance with good industry practice so as to provide a high standard of service across the Trust for the benefit of the Trust's staff and pupils, the local community and to provide an inviting environment for visitors.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,500,000 excluding VAT
- £1,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Electrical maintenance and emergency repairs
Description
The supply of materials and labour to carry out all elements of electrical works including but not limited to all electrical works in connection with incoming supply. This includes out of hours cover 24/7 365 days. The testing for PAT testing & fixed electrical testing. Electricians should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed.
Schools may require planned maintenance which the supplier shall manage with the school after an agreed call off schedule.
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Fire Safety, Emergency lighting, Security and Life Safety Systems
Description
The supply of materials and labour to carry out inspection, test, service, maintenance and installation of access control and automatic doors / Dry risers / fire alarm systems / CCTV & intruder alarms / wet sprinkler / fire dampening / fire control equipment including minor enabling works.
Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed.
Schools may require planned maintenance which the supplier shall manage with the school after an agreed call off schedule.
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lifts and Access maintenance and installation
Description
The supply of materials and labour to carry out lift maintenance, inspection or specification for goods or passenger lifts including all works in connection with power, fitting of lifts, lift beams, lift rooms and testing, commissioning and certification including minor enabling works.
Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed.
Schools may require planned maintenance which the supplier shall manage with the school after an agreed call off schedule.
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Plumbing, BMS, Boilers, Heating and Hot & Cold Water Systems
Description
The supply of materials and labour to carry out plumbing and heating works including but not limited to mains water, secondary water, heating systems, foul water, internal and external works to provide services and enabling works.
Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed.
Schools may require planned maintenance which the supplier shall manage with the school after an agreed call off schedule.
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Air Conditioning and Ventilation
Description
The supply of materials and labour to carry out works to install air conditioning systems, there testing, inspection, servicing and maintenance and removal including small scale enabling works. Servicing and Inspection of systems including Legionella Testing.
This includes Kitchen & Bathroom ventilation, AHU's and extract systems.
Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed.
Schools may require planned maintenance which the supplier shall manage with the school after an agreed call off schedule.
CPV classifications
- 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Water and Hygiene
Description
The supply of materials and labour to carry out Legionella risk assessment and control, water sampling and analysis, water tank inspection and refurbishment. Water treatment products and equipment and training and consultancy services.
Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed.
Schools may require planned maintenance which the supplier shall manage with the school after an agreed call off schedule.
CPV classifications
- 38910000 - Hygiene monitoring and testing equipment
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Asbestos inspection and removal and Damp and mould
Description
Asbestos surveys and removal, damp surveys and treatment, dry rot survey and treatment and damp proofing including minor enabling works
Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed.
CPV classifications
- 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 90650000 - Asbestos removal services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 8. Roofing & drainage
Description
The supply of materials and labour to carry out general roofing repairs gutters downpipes, hoppers and to carry out more major repairs such as reroofing.
To carry out general repairs to drainage systems and install new systems when required including CCTV surveying and leak detection.
Clean foul tanks and carry out any repairs.
CPV classifications
- 45232452 - Drainage works
- 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 9. Lightning protection
Description
To carry out annual lightning protection inspections and to supply materials and labour to carry out repairs.
Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed.
CPV classifications
- 31527260 - Lighting systems
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 10. Swimming pools
Description
Inspections and maintenance of Swimming Pools and equipment including plant
CPV classifications
- 45212212 - Construction work for swimming pool
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 11. Window Cleaning
Description
External and internal cleaning of windows and doors on Unity sites.
CPV classifications
- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 12. EyeBolt and fall arrest system
Description
Inspection and testing of EyeBolt and fall arrest systems and to carry out any repairs.
Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed.
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 13. Kitchen equipment maintenance and cleaning
Description
School and office kitchen inspections and maintenance.
Annual deep cleaning of kitchen equipment and ventilation.
CPV classifications
- 90910000 - Cleaning services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 14. Building and construction small works up to £300,000
Description
The supply of materials and labour to carry out general builders work including all of the above but not limited to such and items such as internal and external demolition, reinstatement, Playground equipment removal or installation, window and door replacement, building of walls, forming and chasing, plastering and other construction related works up to the value of £300,000.
CPV classifications
- 45210000 - Building construction work
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 15. Major Building and construction works over £300,000
Description
The supply of materials and labour to carry out general builders work including all of the above but not limited to such and items such as internal and external demolition, reinstatement, Playground equipment removal or installation, window and door replacement, building of walls, forming and chasing, plastering and other construction related works over the value of £300,000.
CPV classifications
- 45210000 - Building construction work
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Electrical maintenance and emergency repairs
Lot 2. Fire Safety, Emergency lighting, Security and Life Safety Systems
Lot 3. Lifts and Access maintenance and installation
Lot 4. Plumbing, BMS, Boilers, Heating and Hot & Cold Water Systems
Lot 5. Air Conditioning and Ventilation
Lot 6. Water and Hygiene
Lot 7. Asbestos inspection and removal and Damp and mould
Lot 8. Roofing & drainage
Lot 9. Lightning protection
Lot 10. Swimming pools
Lot 11. Window Cleaning
Lot 12. EyeBolt and fall arrest system
Lot 13. Kitchen equipment maintenance and cleaning
Lot 14. Building and construction small works up to £300,000
Lot 15. Major Building and construction works over £300,000
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
9 March 2026
Enquiry deadline
31 March 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
9 April 2026, 11:59pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 April 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Companies House: 07400386
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQMM-6243-VZQT
Unity Schools Partnership Offices Unit B
Haverhill
CB9 8QP
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@unitysp.co.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government