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Mechanical & Electrical Works Partnering Framework

Lancashire County Council · Local authority

In brief

Lancashire County Council is looking for suppliers for construction work (North West).

It is a framework worth up to £12,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 December 2026.

It is split into 2 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, Tuesday 13 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: 10am, Tuesday 6 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Tuesday 13 October 2026

How bids are scored

Price 40% · Quality 50% · Social Value 10%

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

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £12,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

The scope of the work is mechanical or electrical engineering work for new build, extensions, adaptations and refurbishment. The scope of work typically includes, but is not limited to, • Lot D Mechanical - replacement boiler plant and associated equipment, wiring and controls, and or replacement heating installations to existing buildings. • Lot E Electrical - rewiring of existing buildings. Other specialist installations may be considered within the particular experience and expertise of the particular partner. Typically the work will cover the following sectors and some projects may incorporate a combination of more than one: • Education (including Community & Sport) • Leisure (Libraries & Museums) • Adult/Children's Social Care • Civic & Corporate • Offices • Landscaping, environmental, external works & playing fields The work will be carried out in both urban and rural environments. The framework will consist of the following lots and anticipated number of contractors per lot: 1. Lot D Mechanical - up to six contractors to act as mechanical partners 2. Lot E Electrical - up to six contractors to act as electrical partners. Tenderers responding to this ITT may bid for either or both lots.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 15 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £12,000,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 2 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: lancashire.gov.uk.
Send clarification questions before 10am, Tuesday 6 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 13 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Mechanical 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030 What this lot covers Replacement boiler plant and associated equipment, wiring and controls, and or replacement heating installations to existing buildings	Construction	£6,000,000
Electrical 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030 What this lot covers Rewiring of existing buildings. Other specialist installations may be considered within the particular experience and expertise of the particular partner	Construction	£6,000,000

Timeline

11 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 086213-2026

About the buyer

Lancashire County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

Construction Marine Limited2 contracts
A E Yates Limited1 contract
George Cox & Sons1 contract
J J O'grady Limited1 contract
P Casey (Land Reclamation) Ltd1 contract

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From notice 086213-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.