Open34 days left · closes midday, Monday 2 November 2026

Mechanical & Electrical Framework

In brief

City of York Council is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work (Yorkshire and the Humber).

It is a framework worth up to £4,408,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 11 February 2027.

It is split into 20 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

Bids close at midday, Monday 2 November 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Monday 26 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 2 November 2026

How bids are scored

Hourly Rates 15% · Call Out Rates 10% · Servicing Items 15% · Operations Team 12% · Health & Safety 12% · Framework and Performance Management 12% · Quality Assurance 12% · Social Value & Sustainability 12%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for architecture and engineering contracts in this region (from 216 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £4,408,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Conditions

You can bid for up to 5 lots.

What the notice says

The City of York Council has an opportunity for Mechanical & Electrical Framework. We require contractors with extensive knowledge in designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining and repairing commercial Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) assets. CYC also require M&E consultancy type services such as M&E designers, M&E condition surveys and feasibility studies to assist us with our approach to building management and to support us with reducing our carbon footprint

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 34 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £4,408,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Yorkshire and the Humber?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 20 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
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: yortender.eu-supply.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 26 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 2 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Trade Category 1 - Electrical 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers Requirement for: - Commercial Electrical Engineer LV - Commercial Electrical Designer LV - Electrical Inspection and Testing Engineer - Data Cabling Electrician - Fixed Appliance Testing Engineer - Portable Appliance Test Engineer	Architecture and engineering	£1,200,000
HVAC Controls 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers Requirements: - BMS / Controls Engineer - BMS Design Engineer	Architecture and engineering	£80,000
Access Control & Intruder Alarm Systems 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers Requirements: - Access Control Systems Engineer - Access Control Systems Design Engineer - Intruder Alarm Systems Engineer - Intruder Alarms Systems Design Engineer	Architecture and engineering	£20,000
Lightning Protection 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers Requirement for: - Lightning Protection Service Engineer - Lightning Protection Design Engineer	Architecture and engineering	£60,000
UPS & Generator 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers Requirement for: - Generator Engineer - UPS Engineer - UPS / Generator Design Engineer	Architecture and engineering	£8,000
Solar PV 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers Requirements for: - Solar PV Engineer - Sola PV Installation Engineer - Solar PV Design Engineer	Architecture and engineering	£300,000
Electric Vehicle Chargers 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers Requirements for: - Electric Vehicle Charging point Installation Electrician - Electrical Vehicle Charging Point Service and Repair Electrician - Electric Vehicle Charging Point Design Engineer	Architecture and engineering	£40,000
Mechanical 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers Requirement for: - Commercial Mechanical Engineer - Commercial Heating Engineer - Commercial Gas Engineer - Commercial Kitchen - Gas Service Engineer - Commercial Plumber - Commercial Mechanical Design Engineer	Architecture and engineering	£1,000,000
Biomass 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers Requirement for: - Biomass Boiler Service Engineer - Biomass Boiler Design Engineer	Architecture and engineering	£40,000
Air Conditioning 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers - Air Conditioning Engineer - Air Source / Ground Source Heat Pump Engineer - Refrigeration Design Engineer	Architecture and engineering	£300,000
Ventilation 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers Requirement for: - Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Service Engineer - Ventilation Engineer - Ventilation Design Engineer - Fire Damper Service Engineer	Architecture and engineering	£300,000
Sprinkler Systems 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers Requirement for: - Sprinkler and Misting Systems Engineer - Sprinkler and Misting Systems Design Engineer	Architecture and engineering	£60,000
Catering Equipment 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers Requirement for: - Commercial Catering Equipment Service Engineer - Commercial Catering Equipment Design Engineer	Architecture and engineering	£20,000
Lifting Aids 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers Requirement for: - Medical Aid and Lifting Equipment Engineer	Architecture and engineering	£80,000
Access Equipment 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers Requirement for: - Access Equipment Inspection Engineer - Access Equipment Design Engineer	Architecture and engineering	£60,000
Professional Services & Surveys 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers Requirements: - Commercial M&E Technical Consultant - Facilities Management Consultant M&E services - M&E Building Surveyor - M&E Feasibility studies	Architecture and engineering	£40,000
M&E Design, Engineering, Drawing & Technical services 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers Requirements: - Commercial Building Mechanical Design Engineer - Commercial Building Electrical Design Engineer - Commercial Building Heating Design Engineer - Auto CAD Drawing Technician - Revit Drawing Technician - BIM Technician - Level 5 3D Dynamic thermal modelling - CIBSE TM 52/59 Assessments	Architecture and engineering	£160,000
Doors, Gates and Roller Shutters 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers Requirements: - Doors, Gates and Roller Shutters Engineer - Commercial Doors, gates and Roller Shutters Design Engineer	Architecture and engineering	£480,000
Stage Lighting 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers Requirements: - Specialist Lighting Electrical Inspection and Service Engineer - Specialist Lighting Design Engineer	Architecture and engineering	£40,000
Fire Fighting 11 February 2027 to 10 February 2029 What this lot covers Requirements: - Fire Fighting Equipment Service Engineer (Portable Equipment) - Fire Fighting Equipment P50 Installation Engineer	Architecture and engineering	£120,000

Timeline

22 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 089814-2026

About the buyer

City of York CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

ACEDA Limited1 contract
AECOM Limited1 contract
Ahr Architects Limited1 contract
Align Property Partners Limited1 contract
Evoenergy Limited1 contract

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From notice 089814-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.