- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1.1. Estate & Facilities Management Services - Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Lot 1.2. Estate & Facilities Management Services - Computer Assisted Facilities Management (CAFM)
- Lot 1.3. Estate & Facilities Management Services - Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS)
- Lot 2.1. Building Works & Maintenance Services - MTC Building, Painting & Decorating
- Lot 2.2. Building Works & Maintenance Services - MTC Mechanical and/or Electrical
- Lot 2.3. Building Works & Maintenance Services - All MTC Lots
- Lot 2.4. Building Works & Maintenance Services - Plumbing & Drainage Services
- Lot 2.5. Building Works & Maintenance Services - Flooring Services
- Lot 2.6. Building Works & Maintenance Services - Roofing & Guttering Services
- Lot 3.1. Power Supply, Fuel and Steam Plant - Generator Maintenance
- Lot 3.2. Power Supply, Fuel & Steam Plant - Standby Power Systems & Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
- Lot 3.3. Power Supply, Fuel & Steam Plant - Fuel Storage, Maintenance, Safety Services & Systems
- Lot 3.4. Power Supply, Fuel & Steam Plant - Steam Plant
- Lot 3.5. Power Supply, Fuel & Steam Plant - Oil & Gas Boilers
- Lot 4.1. Electrical Installation & Maintenance - High Voltage & Switchgear Maintenance
- Lot 4.2. Electrical Installation & Maintenance - Fixed Wiring Testing & Cable Management
- Lot 5.1. Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
- Lot 5.2A. Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Air Cleaning, Decontamination & Infection Control Systems (Maintenance of Existing Equipment)
- Lot 5.2B. Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Air Cleaning, Decontamination & Infection Control Systems (Supply and Fit of Equipment)
- Lot 6.1. Statutory Inspections
- Lot 7.1. Ancillary Estate Services - Electrical Sundries and Components
- Lot 7.2. Ancillary Estate Services - Fire Safety Equipment & Maintenance
- Lot 7.3. Ancillary Estate Services - Removal Services
- Lot 7.4. Ancillary Estate Services: Air Compressors and Medical Gas Pipelines
- Lot 7.5. Ancillary Estate Services - Signage
- Lot 8. Hard FM Managed Services
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
N H S Shared Business Services Limited
Three Cherry Trees Lane
Hemel Hempsted
HP2 7AH
nsbs.categorymanagementsourcing@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
05280446
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/proc-construction-estates-frameworks
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/21288306
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Public Sector Framework Provider https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-us
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Hard Facilities Management 3 (SBS10524)
Reference number
SBS10524
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework Agreement.
NHS Shared Business Services intends to put in place its 3rd generation Framework Agreement for the provision of Hard Facilities Management (and Associated Products and Services) to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations, for the following proposed Lots:
Lot 1 Estate & Facilities Management Services
Lot 1.1 - Building Management Systems (BMS)
Lot 1.2 - Computer Assisted Facilities Management (CAFM)
Lot 1.3 - Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS)
Lot 2 Building Works & Maintenance Services
Lot 2.1 - MTC Building, Painting & Decorating
Lot 2.2 - MTC Mechanical and/or Electrical
Lot 2.3 - All MTC Lots
Lot 2.4 - Plumbing & Drainage Services
Lot 2.5 - Flooring Services
Lot 2.6 - Roofing & Guttering Services
Lot 3 Power Supply, Fuel and Steam Plant
Lot 3.1 - Generator Maintenance
Lot 3.2 - Standby Power Systems & Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Lot 3.3 - Fuel Storage, Maintenance, Safety Services & Systems
Lot 3.4 - Steam Plant
Lot 3.5 - Oil & Gas Boilers
Lot 4 Electrical Installation & Maintenance
Lot 4.1 - High Voltage & Switchgear Maintenance
Lot 4.2 - Fixed Wiring Testing & Cable Management
Lot 5 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Lot 5.1 - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Lot 5.2A - Air Cleaning, Decontamination, and Infection Control Systems (Maintenance of Existing Equipment)
Lot 5.2B - Air Cleaning, Decontamination, and Infection Control Systems (Supply and Fit of Equipment)
Lot 6 Statutory Inspections
Lot 6.1 - Statutory Inspections
Lot 7 Ancillary Estate Services
Lot 7.1 - Electrical Sundries & Components
Lot 7.2 - Fire Safety Equipment & Maintenance
Lot 7.3 - Removal Services
Lot 7.4 - Air Compressors & Medical Gas Pipelines
Lot 7.5 - Signage
Lot 8 Hard FM Managed Services
Our Approved Organisation list can be found on:
https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/
We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.
This PIN Notice is seeking expressions of interest and responses to our RFI document from interested suppliers, this will help shape our new Framework Agreement and ensure it is reflective of the best practices that exist across the supply market.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
The Lot structure is indicative at this stage and will be confirmed in any resultant Contract Notice.Tenders may be submitted for all lots and or partial lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Estate & Facilities Management Services - Building Management Systems (BMS)
Lot No
1.1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48420000 - Facilities management software package and software package suite
- 72514000 - Computer facilities management services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply, installation and maintenance of a computer-based control system that manages and controls, but is not limited, to the mechanical and electrical services of a single building up to an entire portfolio of buildings using intelligent standalone controllers, or outstations, to accurately control plant such as boilers, pumps, fans, lights, and security systems in response to changing conditions such as time, temperature and light levels.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Estate & Facilities Management Services - Computer Assisted Facilities Management (CAFM)
Lot No
1.2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48420000 - Facilities management software package and software package suite
- 72514000 - Computer facilities management services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply, installation and maintenance of CAFM solutions, in accordance with the Customer's specified requirements (both for Hard & Soft FM based services).
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Estate & Facilities Management Services - Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS)
Lot No
1.3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48420000 - Facilities management software package and software package suite
- 72514000 - Computer facilities management services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply, installation and maintenance of an Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) that will enable the optimisation of workplace resources.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Building Works & Maintenance Services - MTC Building, Painting & Decorating
Lot No
2.1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45215140 - Hospital facilities construction work
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 71315000 - Building services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply and delivery of maintenance of works under Measured Term Contracts that are designed for to be used by organisations who have a regular flow of maintenance, minor works and improvements projects relating to building works, painting and decorating works or services.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Building Works & Maintenance Services - MTC Mechanical and/or Electrical
Lot No
2.2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
- 31682530 - Emergency power supplies
- 42160000 - Boiler installations
- 44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 51131000 - Installation services of steam generators
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply and delivery of maintenance of works under Measured Term Contracts that are designed for to be used by organisations who have a regular flow of maintenance, minor works and improvement projects relating to mechanical and or electrical works and services.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Building Works & Maintenance Services - All MTC Lots
Lot No
2.3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
- 42160000 - Boiler installations
- 45215140 - Hospital facilities construction work
- 45232452 - Drainage works
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 51131000 - Installation services of steam generators
- 71315000 - Building services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply and delivery of maintenance of works under Measured Term Contracts that are designed for to be used by organisations who have a regular flow of maintenance, minor works and improvements projects relating to building works, painting, decorating, mechanical or electrical works or services.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Building Works & Maintenance Services - Plumbing & Drainage Services
Lot No
2.4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42160000 - Boiler installations
- 44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels
- 45232452 - Drainage works
- 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
- 71315000 - Building services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply, installation and maintenance of plumbing services in respect of sanitary ware, pipework and drainage.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Building Works & Maintenance Services - Flooring Services
Lot No
2.5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45430000 - Floor and wall covering work
- 71315000 - Building services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply, installation and maintenance of flooring services
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Building Works & Maintenance Services - Roofing & Guttering Services
Lot No
2.6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 71315000 - Building services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply, installation and maintenance of flooring services.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Power Supply, Fuel and Steam Plant - Generator Maintenance
Lot No
3.1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
- 42160000 - Boiler installations
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 51131000 - Installation services of steam generators
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply, installation and maintenance of standby generators and generators.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Power Supply, Fuel & Steam Plant - Standby Power Systems & Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Lot No
3.2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
- 31682530 - Emergency power supplies
- 51131000 - Installation services of steam generators
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply, installation and maintenance of uninterruptable power supply (UPS).
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Power Supply, Fuel & Steam Plant - Fuel Storage, Maintenance, Safety Services & Systems
Lot No
3.3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply, installation and maintenance of bunded and bunkered fuel systems, storage solutions, safety services and solutions, including fuel decontamination (e.g. fuel polishing).
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Power Supply, Fuel & Steam Plant - Steam Plant
Lot No
3.4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42160000 - Boiler installations
- 44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels
- 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 45440000 - Painting and glazing work
- 50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators
- 51131000 - Installation services of steam generators
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply, installation and maintenance of steam plant.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Power Supply, Fuel & Steam Plant - Oil & Gas Boilers
Lot No
3.5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42160000 - Boiler installations
- 44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels
- 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply, installation and maintenance related to mechanical services in respect of oil and gas boilers and associated heating systems.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Electrical Installation & Maintenance - High Voltage & Switchgear Maintenance
Lot No
4.1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 45315400 - High voltage installation work
- 45315600 - Low-voltage installation work
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply, installation and maintenance of high voltage and switchgear maintenance system includes but not be limited to the maintenance of transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, protective relays and switches.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Electrical Installation & Maintenance - Fixed Wiring Testing & Cable Management
Lot No
4.2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 45315400 - High voltage installation work
- 45315600 - Low-voltage installation work
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply, installation and maintenance of electrical services and systems that conduct electricity around a building. The scope covers all the hard wiring in a building.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Lot No
5.1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42123000 - Compressors
- 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment
- 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Maintenance, servicing, fault diagnosis and repair of air cleaning, decontamination and infection control systems.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Air Cleaning, Decontamination & Infection Control Systems (Maintenance of Existing Equipment)
Lot No
5.2A
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42123000 - Compressors
- 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment
- 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Maintenance, servicing, fault diagnosis and repair of air cleaning, decontamination and infection control systems.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Air Cleaning, Decontamination & Infection Control Systems (Supply and Fit of Equipment)
Lot No
5.2B
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42123000 - Compressors
- 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment
- 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply and installation of air cleaning, decontamination and infection control systems.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Statutory Inspections
Lot No
6.1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply and delivery of inspection and assessment programmes for assets, buildings and properties.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ancillary Estate Services - Electrical Sundries and Components
Lot No
7.1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of a broad product range of electrical sundries and components as well as providing advice, support, and guidance for general product enquiries.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ancillary Estate Services - Fire Safety Equipment & Maintenance
Lot No
7.2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 44221220 - Fire doors
- 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply, delivery and maintenance of a broad product range of fire safety equipment. The scope also includes advice, support and guidance for general product enquiries as well as planned preventive maintenance and reactive repair.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ancillary Estate Services - Removal Services
Lot No
7.3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The delivery of removal and relocation services for environments such as hospitals and other public sector properties.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ancillary Estate Services: Air Compressors and Medical Gas Pipelines
Lot No
7.4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 24111500 - Medical gases
- 42123000 - Compressors
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 51131000 - Installation services of steam generators
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The maintenance, supply, installation, replacement, and repair of air compressors, such as, but not limited piped systems but not limited to suction and oxygen, medical air, medical gas pipelines, distribution systems, vacuum plant, ESM and ERM Manifolds.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ancillary Estate Services - Signage
Lot No
7.5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34928470 - Signage
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply, delivery and repair of signage and wayfinding.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Hard FM Managed Services
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 24111500 - Medical gases
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34928470 - Signage
- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 42123000 - Compressors
- 42160000 - Boiler installations
- 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment
- 44221220 - Fire doors
- 44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels
- 45215140 - Hospital facilities construction work
- 45232452 - Drainage works
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 48420000 - Facilities management software package and software package suite
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 51131000 - Installation services of steam generators
- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72514000 - Computer facilities management services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply and deliver all areas related to hard facilities management. A managed service will include any service areas within scope of this framework. The exact scope of services and requirements will be agreed at call-off stage with the Approved Organisation.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q1 2026.
Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
10 July 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the Hard Facilities Management market.
Please complete and return the RFI (Request for Information) that is attached to this PIN Notice. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) reserves the right to withdraw this notice at any time. NHS SBS is not bound to accept any proposals submitted by Bidders and is not liable for any costs incurred as a result of Bidders engaging with this process. This early market engagement exercise does not guarantee that a Procurement will take place and NHS SBS reserves the right to defer from any Procurement entirely.
NHS SBS intends to hold market engagement sessions during November and December 2024 with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting Framework Agreement.
NHS SBS will use an eSourcing system for any procurement activity taken subsequent to this PIN.
The date in II.3) is the estimated date of publication, please monitor Find a Tender Service https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search for the publication of the relevant high value contract notice.