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Orbit Group Limited · Local authority

In brief

Orbit Group Limited has announced plans to buy architecture and engineering work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £30,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 1 May 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.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for this buyer (from 5 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Outline specification • Potential contract value - £30,000 exc VAT. Contract will give no commitment to any fixed volumes or level of expenditure. • Contract term: the amount of time needed to complete the surveying. It is expected as a maximum it would be no longer than 11.5months. • Potential contract will be a single supplier contract. The supplier will be required to provide coverage to all Orbit locations within the Midlands, East and South of England. The Supplier must have sufficient coverage to meet any requirements within all regions. • Condition Surveys will relate to both domestic and commercial appliances and the supplier must be capable of covering both types of appliances.…Read the full description
Outline specification • Potential contract value - £30,000 exc VAT. Contract will give no commitment to any fixed volumes or level of expenditure. • Contract term: the amount of time needed to complete the surveying. It is expected as a maximum it would be no longer than 11.5months. • Potential contract will be a single supplier contract. The supplier will be required to provide coverage to all Orbit locations within the Midlands, East and South of England. The Supplier must have sufficient coverage to meet any requirements within all regions. • Condition Surveys will relate to both domestic and commercial appliances and the supplier must be capable of covering both types of appliances. Surveying will include: o On Site Asset Labelling o Recording of make and model o Serial Numbers o Approximate Age o Type of appliance (Commercial / Domestic / Gas / Vented / Unvented) o Condition of appliances (RAG rating) o Photos • The supplier will also be required to: o Manage diaries and ensure appointments are made with onsite staff. o Ensure collated information is returned to Orbit in agreed timescales and formats. o Support ongoing contract management with an Orbit representative. o Support Orbit in gathering information on legal & regulatory standards for future servicing. • Orbit's current appliance footprint is outlined below: o 397 assets split 40 domestic and 357 commercial machines. o Geographically there is 162 in the Midlands / 113 in the South / 122 in the East. o The assets solely relate to 207 washing machines & 190 tumble driers. o A range of manufacturers and models, with a large proportion of Miele machines. • Orbit will share further information, data and geographical locations with those suppliers invited to participate in the under-threshold tender.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 019091-2026

About the buyer

Orbit Group LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

78

Awards

50

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From notice 019091-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.