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AwardedAwarded 30 September 2026

Hard Facilities Management Services

Watford Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Watford Borough Council awarded building maintenance and electrical work to Ascot Services UK Limited on 30 September 2026.

The notice gives a value of £3,500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 December 2026.

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

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

What the notice says

Watford Borough Council will be undertaking a procurement for the provision of hard facilities management services for its corporate estate. The Council intends to appoint a suitably experienced supplier, to deliver compliant, responsive and value for money hard facilities management services across a varied property portfolio. The estate includes, but is not limited to: •civic and administrative offices •public facing advice and community buildings •museums and heritage buildings •theatres and entertainment venues •parks, leisure and education facilities •cemetery buildings and chapels •public conveniences •depots and operational buildings •cafés, kitchens and hospitality facilities •car park and market-related facilities The scope of services is expected to include, but is not limited to: •planned preventative maintenance •statutory inspections, testing and certification •mechanical and electrical maintenance •fire safety systems servicing and testing •water hygiene and legionella control services •lift, hoist and lifting equipment maintenance •building fabric maintenance •drainage, roofing and gutter maintenance •responsive repairs and emergency call-outs •asset data management, compliance records and performance reporting •minor works and small projects •specialist waste removal

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Ascot Services UK Limited (SME)
11 bids received
£3,500,000
Awarded 30 September 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 070362-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 076992-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 099179-2026

About the buyer

Watford Borough CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 070362-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 July 2026, last updated 20 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 20 October 2026.