Scope
Reference
PRJ1000216
Description
The Guinness Partnership Limited is looking to procure four multi-disciplinary, regional contracts carrying out servicing, repairs and installations of both domestic and communal Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems.
The disciplines will include, but not be limited to, air conditioning, ventilation, laundry, renewables (optional), water, sewage and sump pumps, boreholes, Door Entry, Automatic Doors, Barriers & Gates, Warden Call, CCTV, TV Aerials, BMS and Fall Arrest systems.
The contracts are to be let under a 5+5+5 year arrangement and split between the following geographical regions -
Lot 1: Region 1 - North West, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, and Humberside
Lot 2: Region 2 - Home Counties
Lot 3: Region 3 - London and South East
Lot 4: Region 4 - South West
Total value (estimated)
- £86,467,085 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 October 2026 to 25 October 2031
- Possible extension to 25 October 2041
- 15 years
Description of possible extension:
5 + 5 + 5 years extensions maximum extensions, taken either as single years or in full.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract will be managed through Key Performance Indicators. In the event of a supplier performance failure, a supplier in another Lot may have its contract scope extended to include the requirements for properties where the failure occurred until assurance can be given that the reasons for the original failure have been rectified and will not occur again.
Any planned upgrades or retrofit works may be tendered for separately and are not guaranteed to be given to the successful Supplier(s).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 42122000 - Pumps
- 42511110 - Heat pumps
- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 51543400 - Installation services of laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines
- 71314100 - Electrical services
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Suppliers may bid for all Lots, but the number of lots a supplier can win is restricted to a maximum of two lots. Bidders submitting a tender for more than one lot will be asked to rank their preferences with regard to the lots to be awarded.
If a supplier wins multiple lots, their turnover requirements will apply to the combined contract values, to ensure that the supplier is large enough to deliver multiple lots. E.g. a bidder scoring the highest for Lots 1 and 3 will need to have a minimum turnover of twice the combined contract value [(£2M+£1.7M) x 2]. Otherwise, they will only be awarded one lot in accordance with their ranked preferences.
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. North West, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & Derbyshire
Description
The contract scope is for servicing, repairs and installations of both domestic and communal MEP systems in the North West, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & Derbyshire regions.
Renewables is included in the contract scope as an option. If instructed, it is expected that these services would commence in April 2027, so that services do not commence in winter months.
Further details can be found in the Procurement Documents.
Guinness gives no guarantee on the volume of services that may be required during the contract as property numbers may increase or decrease during the term of the contract.
Lot value (estimated)
- £34,586,834 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Home Counties
Description
The contract scope is for servicing, repairs and installations of both domestic and communal MEP systems in the Home Counties regions.
Renewables is included in the contract scope as an option. If instructed, it is expected that these services would commence in April 2027, so that services do not commence in winter months.
Further details can be found in the Procurement Documents.
Guinness gives no guarantee on the volume of services that may be required during the contract as property numbers may increase or decrease during the term of the contract.
Lot value (estimated)
- £11,240,721 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. London East and London West and South East and Coast
Description
The contract scope is for servicing, repairs and installations of both domestic and communal MEP systems in the London East and London West and South East and Coast regions
Renewables is included in the contract scope as an option. If instructed, it is expected that these services would commence in April 2027, so that services do not commence in winter months.
Further details can be found in the Procurement Documents.
Guinness gives no guarantee on the volume of services that may be required during the contract as property numbers may increase or decrease during the term of the contract.
Lot value (estimated)
- £29,398,809 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. South-West
Description
The contract scope is for servicing, repairs and installations of both domestic and communal MEP systems in the South-West regions.
Renewables is included in the contract scope as an option. If instructed, it is expected that these services would commence in April 2027, so that services do not commence in winter months.
Further details can be found in the Procurement Documents.
Guinness gives no guarantee on the volume of services that may be required during the contract as property numbers may increase or decrease during the term of the contract.
Lot value (estimated)
- £11,240,721 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. North West, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & Derbyshire
Lot 2. Home Counties
Lot 3. London East and London West and South East and Coast
Lot 4. South-West
Lot 1. North West, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & Derbyshire
Lot 2. Home Counties
Lot 3. London East and London West and South East and Coast
Lot 4. South-West
Participants are required to demonstrate sufficient economic and financial standing by meeting the minimum turnover requirements and financial risk assessment as described in the Procurement Documents.
Participants are required to demonstrate commitment that they can secure insurances as described in the Procurement Documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. North West, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & Derbyshire
Lot 2. Home Counties
Lot 3. London East and London West and South East and Coast
Lot 4. South-West
Organisational Standards
For this process, the Participants employees and the Organisation must have the following:
• ISO 14001 certified (Environmental Management),
• ISO 9001 certified (Quality Management).
• Electrical Works: NICEIC / NAPIT / ECA
• Air Conditioning / Cooling: F-Gas (company + engineers)
• Powered Doors / Gates / Barriers: DHF or ADSA competence
• Drainage / Boreholes / Pits: Confined Spaces certification
• Telecare Services Authority
• Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII): or equivalent
• The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
• FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 March 2026, 5:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
23 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
From the Proactis home page, select "Opportunities" and filter the "Customer Name" to "The Guinness Partnership"
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 July 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Cost | Cost | 40% |
Other information
Payment terms
As described in the Procurement Documents
Description of risks to contract performance
The Contract may be modified on the materialisation of a known risk within the meaning of section 74 and paragraph 5 of Schedule 8 to the Act. The following risks have been identified for this Contract:
1. Awaab's Law came into effect in October 2025 with the law being extended in 2026 and 2027 to address further Housing Health and Safety Rating System hazards.
2. There is the ever-present possibility of mergers between Guinness and other housing organisations, which could substantially alter the current property numbers. Whilst there are not currently any such major projects known to the Procurement Team, this is extremely common within our sector and is not outside of the realms of possibility during the Contract Term.
3. Property numbers will fluctuate due to property disposal, acquisition, or the development build programme. It is not possible to know how this will impact the property numbers anticipated under this Contract and in turn the impact on the Contract value.
4. External factors could also impact upon the scope and associate cost of requirements, due to the introduction of new legislation or regulation. For example changes in law relating to National Insurance and Minimum National Wage which will impact the Supplier's ability to deliver the Contract at the tendered sum and in line with CPI provisions in the Contract. It is not possible to predict any increases in labour costs and the impact on the Contract value.
5. Significant shifts in the economy impacting the cost of materials.
6. Increase in contract value due to higher than expected replacement heating systems or retrofit requirements.
7. Increase in contract value due to higher than expected CPI increases.
8. Decrease in contract value due to lower than expected budget allocation.
9. Quality of systems in properties that are acquired or through merger is unknown could result in a higher than expected requirement to replace the equipment or to retrofit to bring up to a compliant standard.
10. In the instance of contract termination due to continued poor performance, one of the suppliers operating in the other lots will be awarded the contract without re-opening competition.
11. The contract has provision to extend the contract for up to a further 10 years. The extensions may be exercised as single years or as two periods of five years.
12. The frequency of servicing may change each year based on budget allocation and business performance and may be reduced in year with limited notice.
13. The KPIs outlined in the procurement documents are subject to change in response to updates in relevant regulations and evolving expectations on Guinness regarding the management of its systems.
14. Guinness reserves the right not to mobilise and commence the renewables element of the service depending on its confidence in the successful tenderer's ability to sufficiently manage this workstream.
15. Guinness will review its policies annually. As a result, policies may change during the Contract Term, and new policies may be introduced that will form part of the Contract. This may impact the scope and Total Contract Value.
16. Demarcation of responsibility during any defect liability periods may change during the Contract Term and may include a different approach for each new development.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
This Competitive Flexible Procedure will be conducted in three stages.
Stage 1 - Procurement Specific Questionnaire: Assessment of the Conditions of Participation on a pass / fail basis and scored quality questions to shortlist Participants to be invited to tender. It is intended to shortlist a minimum of 4 Participants per Lot.
Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender: Assessment of scored quality questions and pricing submission. Quality questions will be weighted at 60% and pricing weighted at 40%. Further details are provided in the Procurement Documents.
As part of stage two, Guinness will invite the top 3 highest ranked supplier for each lot to present their answers to the a resident focussed Question to a Resident Panel.
As a result of these presentations, final moderation will be limited to no more than a point either way (up or down). If the moderated score causes one of the top 3 to drop to top 4, the next bidder will be brought forward for a presentation and moderation.
Stage 3 - TGP will also reserve the right to conduct a Negotiation stage, following the evaluation of quality and price. It is proposed to down select suppliers and only invite the highest ranked suppliers for each lot to participate in negotiations if a supplier wins multiple lots. TGP will reserve the right not to award multiple lots to the same supplier if the bidder fails to provide reassurance of their capacity to delivery multiple lots during the negotiation stage.
The purpose of the negotiation would be to ensure that any supplier winning multiple lots has got the capacity to deliver the combined lots and that any economy of scales are taking into account.
Guinness reserves the right to refine the procurement documents prior to Stage 2.
It is the intention to appoint one supplier per Lot.
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Engagement took place prior to Preliminary Market Engagement Notices being available.
Contracting authority
THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
- Companies House: IP031693
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBNQ-4523-TMYT
7th Floor, 350 Euston Road
London
NW1 3AX
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@guinness.org.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)