Mechanical & Electrical Framework
- Buyer
- City of York Council
- Value
- £4,408,000
- Closes
- 2 November 2026
- Where
- York, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Type
- Sets up a framework (suppliers apply to join)
In plain English
York Council is building a long-term panel of mechanical and electrical contractors to design, install, maintain and repair their buildings' M&E systems, plus provide specialist advice on energy efficiency and carbon reduction. They need firms that can deliver everything from electrical work and heating systems to solar panels, EV chargers, and specialist surveys.
What the buyer wants
• Supply qualified engineers across multiple M&E disciplines: electrical installation and testing, HVAC/controls, gas heating, plumbing, access control, alarms, lightning protection, solar PV, EV charging, air conditioning, ventilation, sprinkler systems, and catering equipment • Provide design and consultancy services, including M&E surveys, feasibility studies, and building condition assessments • Deliver maintenance, servicing, and repair work on commercial building systems • Support the council's carbon reduction and building management strategy
Lots
- Trade Category 1 - Electrical
- HVAC Controls
- Access Control & Intruder Alarm Systems
- Lightning Protection
- UPS & Generator
- Solar PV
- Electric Vehicle Chargers
- Mechanical
- Biomass
- Air Conditioning
- Ventilation
- Sprinkler Systems
- Catering Equipment
- Lifting Aids
- Access Equipment
- Professional Services & Surveys
- M&E Design, Engineering, Drawing & Technical services
- Doors, Gates and Roller Shutters
- Stage Lighting
- Fire Fighting
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
This is a large framework expecting contractors with depth across multiple M&E disciplines and proven commercial/industrial delivery; sole traders or very small firms with only one or two specialisms will struggle, especially if they lack formal accreditations, public sector experience, or insurance cover.
How to bid
This is a framework: the buyer picks a set of suppliers now and awards work to them over several years. If you are not on it when it is awarded, you usually cannot win work from it until it is re-tendered, so this is the window to bid.
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