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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Pipeline / planning |
| Buyer: | North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium |
| Main Category: | Goods |
| Procurement Method: | — |
| Tender Status: | Pre-tender |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £70,000,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £84,000,000 |
| Release Date: | 12 October 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 6 November 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 1 August 2027 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 31 July 2029 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 2.0 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-0785ab |
| Notice Reference: | 096112-2026 |
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NWUPC is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the development of the strategy and tender documentation of the retender of the Facilities Supplies framework agreement which is due to expire on 31 July 2027. The forthcoming 2027 framework agreement includes the following proposed lot structure, though this is not yet finalised and is subject to change before tender publication; Lot 1 - Air Filters and Associated Products - UK Lot 2 - Air Filters Supply, Fit, Maintenance, Removal and Disposal - UK Lot 3 - Electrical Materials and Associated Products and Services - GB Lot 4 - Electrical Materials and Associated Products and Services – NI Only Lot 5 - Plumbing, Sanitary and Heating Equipment, Supplies and Associated Services - GB Lot 6 - Plumbing, Sanitary and Heating Equipment, Supplies and Associated Services – NI Only NWUPC are seeking the input of the market through the use of an engagement survey which is available at the following link: https://fyczm.share-eu1.hsforms.com/22FOZf1lOTwijGBzVLBbHMg The survey will close on 30th October 2026 at 23:59pm. Prior to completing the survey, please read the supporting information on the current sector agreement for Facilities Supplies, provided in the Market Engagement Presentation document. Additionally, a market engagement Q&A Drop-In Session shall be held on Friday 6th November at 11am via Microsoft Teams; joining information is below: Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3181923114119p=KZC2bDsXm6oyAuxutI Meeting ID: 318 192 311 411 9 Passcode: eA2NY3Cd
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Application Deadline
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26 days left
Estimated Value
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