AwardedAwarded 16 December 2025

Plymouth CAST Provision of Statutory Testing, Servicing and Reactive Repair Services

Plymouth CAST · Local or regional public body

In brief

Plymouth CAST awarded construction and building maintenance work to Lorne Stewart PLC on 16 December 2025.

The notice gives a value of £16,500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 1 April 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

The Client was seeking to appoint a single Principal Contractor to deliver the full scope of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) outlined in the specification, which includes: a. Statutory compliance maintenance and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across in-scope mechanical, electrical and specialist systems (see Detailed Technical Specification for SLA Provision and other appendices). b. Reactive maintenance in line with the response model in Response Times. c. Technical support and management of specialist subcontractors engaged under this Contract. d. 24/7 operations support for emergencies. e. While elements of the service may be subcontracted, the Contractor will remain the sole…Read the full description
The Client was seeking to appoint a single Principal Contractor to deliver the full scope of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) outlined in the specification, which includes: a. Statutory compliance maintenance and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across in-scope mechanical, electrical and specialist systems (see Detailed Technical Specification for SLA Provision and other appendices). b. Reactive maintenance in line with the response model in Response Times. c. Technical support and management of specialist subcontractors engaged under this Contract. d. 24/7 operations support for emergencies. e. While elements of the service may be subcontracted, the Contractor will remain the sole point of contact for the Client and will retain full responsibility for the coordination, management, and successful delivery of all aspects of the contract. The Contractor must: a. Ensure and provide proofs that all employees and subcontractors meet and maintain the required standards of competence, compliance, and performance. b. Maintain clear and consistent communication with the Client, regardless of subcontractor involvement. c. Be accountable for all service outcomes, including timeliness, quality, and statutory compliance. d. Provide a unified reporting structure and escalation process for all services delivered under the contract. e. This approach is intended to ensure streamlined communication, efficient contract management, and clear accountability throughout the duration of the agreement.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Lorne Stewart PLC
6 bids received
£16,500,000
Awarded 16 December 2025

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

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 061103-2025
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 061565-2025
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 000191-2026

About the buyer

Plymouth CASTLast 12 months

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From notice 061103-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2025, last updated 5 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.