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Force HQ MEP Clerk of Works

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria · Police and fire

In brief

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work (North East).

The estimated value is £42,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 23 months, starting 2 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Wednesday 30 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 40% · Price 60%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for this buyer (from 15 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Force are seeking to appoint a qualified MEP Clerk of Works for the refurbishment of a five-storey building incorporating a combination of existing and new Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) plant and systems. The MEP Clerk of Works shall act on behalf of the Employer (the Force) to monitor quality, compliance, and installation standards throughout the project lifecycle. The contract period for the MEP Clerk of Works will be approximately 20-months. The Force will require the Successful Contractor to attend site at least twice a week, there will also be a requirement to attend the site within 24-hours, should any issues arise. Cobalt 9 3 Quick Silver Way West Allotment Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 0QQ

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 7 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £42,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: sell2.in-tend.co.uk.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

15 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 087095-2026
23 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 090247-2026

About the buyer

The Police and Crime Commissioner for NorthumbriaLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

Cad 21 Limited1 contract

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From notice 087095-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 September 2026, last updated 23 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.