R&M framework - for the maintenance, repair, planned and remedial works and services for the Council’s commercial buildings and support for a variety of capital projects as required
Ipswich Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Ipswich Borough Council was looking for suppliers for construction and building maintenance work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
It is a framework worth up to £7,200,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 June 2026.
It is split into 15 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
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
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| General building works 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030 What this lot coversResponsive repairs and maintenance Emergency works (during normal working hours and out of hours) • General works: • Roofing • Decorating • Fencing • Plastering • Scaffolding • Carpentry and Joinery • Fire safety works (fabric only) | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Lifts and escalators, Highways and street lighting, Architecture and engineering | £1,700,000 |
| Electrical 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030 What this lot coversResponsive repairs and maintenance (during normal working hours and out of hours) Inspection and testing and certification. • Servicing • Maintenance, repair, and replacement inc. • New installation works • Reactive and non-reactive works. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Lifts and escalators, Highways and street lighting, Architecture and engineering | £1,580,000 |
| Mechanical 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030 What this lot coversResponsive repairs and maintenance (during normal working hours and out of hours) • Plumbing and water supplies • Gas and Boiler works • Reactive and non-reactive works. • Pumps and fans • Automatic barriers & gates • Compressors & related equipment | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Lifts and escalators, Highways and street lighting, Architecture and engineering | £1,000,000 |
| Works: Conservation and Heritage Building Repairs 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030 What this lot coversConservation and restoration repairs and improvements to all our heritage, The work packages contained within this lot will mostly be general building repairs but with historic requirements such as lime plaster, gilding and working on highly sensitive sites. No price submission is required for this lot. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Lifts and escalators, Highways and street lighting, Architecture and engineering | £100,000 |
| Cremator repairs and maintenance 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030 What this lot coversResponsive repairs and maintenance (during normal working hours and out of hours) • Inspection, servicing, maintenance, and repair of all Cremator related equipment relating to Gas installation and burners. • Inspection, servicing, maintenance, and repair of all Electrical Cremator equipment. • Inspection, servicing, maintenance, and repair of all Cremator related equipment relating to mechanical systems. • Inspection, servicing, maintenance, and repair of all Cremator related equipment relating to Hearths. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Lifts and escalators, Highways and street lighting, Architecture and engineering | £100,000 |
| Gutters, and Drains 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030 What this lot coversResponsive repairs and maintenance (during normal working hours and out of hours) Cyclical works for gutters and drains to specific corporate buildings. This is to ensure continued working of all rainwater goods, foul water systems and associated equipment and pumps. Ad hoc call out to clear gutter and drainage blockages. Any repairs to gutters and drainage required including replacements or redesigns. This lot will include works to cesspits as required, including repairs, and emptying when required. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Lifts and escalators, Highways and street lighting, Architecture and engineering | £200,000 |
| Lot 7a WOODEN fancing and Lot 7b METAL fencing 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030 What this lot coversResponsive repairs, replacements, and maintenance (during normal working hours and out of hours) No price submission is required for these lots | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Lifts and escalators, Highways and street lighting, Architecture and engineering | £600,000 |
| Windows, and Doors, UPVC or aluminium 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030 What this lot coversResponsive repairs, replacements, and maintenance (during normal working hours and out of hours) | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Lifts and escalators, Highways and street lighting, Architecture and engineering | £300,000 |
| HVAC 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030 What this lot coversServicing, maintenance and repair of ventilation, and air conditioning systems, Upgrades Duct cleaning and alterations. Reactive and non-reactive works. Planned HVAC projects and larger works, including all the above items. No price submission is required for this lot. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Lifts and escalators, Highways and street lighting, Architecture and engineering | £500,000 |
| Fire safety 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030 What this lot coversTo complete an annual fire risk assessment for each of our commercial buildings in our operational estate. This comprises approximately 61 buildings there may also be additional buildings that require assessment on an ad hoc basis. The types of buildings that require annual fire risk assessments include but is not limited to: Office buildings, sports centres, entertainment venues, workshops & depots, Grade 1&2 listed buildings & historic structures. Remedials from FRAs required for the safe operation of the sites. Test and Inspection of the fire alarm systems and fire extinguishers is required for all of the sites as mentioned above is also required. This will include any remedials required from the regular T&I. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Lifts and escalators, Highways and street lighting, Architecture and engineering | £500,000 |
| Water Hygiene and Water testing Services 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030 What this lot coversOne off and cyclical Assessment, Inspection and Monitoring to small, medium, and large buildings or Sub-Let Private Dwelling, HMO’s, sports centres, swimming pools, fountains, standpipes, public access drinking fountains, sheltered housing schemes, offices, theatres, crematorium, museums, toilet blocks, etc. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Lifts and escalators, Highways and street lighting, Architecture and engineering | £200,000 |
| Swimming pools and recreational features maintenance 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030 What this lot coversServicing, maintenance, and repair (not water testing) of all swimming pools and recreational water features such as swimming pools, wet play areas and fountains. Pools pumps and wave machines | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Lifts and escalators, Highways and street lighting, Architecture and engineering | £200,000 |
| LOLER, Testing and Inspection 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030 What this lot coversInspection and certification of platform, passenger and goods, stage lifts. Inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair, replacement, and new installations. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Lifts and escalators, Highways and street lighting, Architecture and engineering | £200,000 |
| Height Safety 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030 What this lot coversInspection, servicing, maintenance, repair, replacement, and new installations of: Mansafe wire systems Edge protection barriers No price submission is required for this lot. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Lifts and escalators, Highways and street lighting, Architecture and engineering | £100,000 |
| Lead Contractor 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030 What this lot coversThis lot will be used on a project specific basis only and will be subject to the use of an RFP and the price will be determined at this stage. Please note you will have to be appointed to one of the other lots on the framework to be awarded a place on this lot. The value of this lot will be projects which are included in the lot values of all the other lots. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Lifts and escalators, Highways and street lighting, Architecture and engineering | £100 |
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 007929-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 021041-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
61Awards
36Suppliers it has used most for construction
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- HSL Compliance Limited1 contract
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From notice 007929-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 January 2026, last updated 9 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.