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Preliminary Market Engagement – Multi-Disciplinary Estates Services - Avon Fire & Rescue

Avon Fire Authority

Planned

Key facts

Closing date
Not stated by the buyer
Buyer's estimated value
£3,000,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you.
Contract period
31 May 2027 to 31 May 2030
Procedure
Not stated
Notice type
Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored
Not stated in the notice.
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
31 May 2027 to 31 May 2030.
How to submit
Not stated in the notice.
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
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Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
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Clarification questions
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Conditions of participation
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Bids are scored on
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Lots
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Area (ITL)
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UK4 and other notice codes
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Description

Avon Fire & Rescue Service is considering the future procurement of a multi-disciplinary estates services arrangement and would like to engage with suitably experienced contractors to understand market capability, commercial models and the practical requirements for establishing a successful long-term partnership. The Service is considering the appointment of one principal contractor to provide a coordinated range of estates, building services and specialist works across its estate. The anticipated contract value would be approximately £600,000 per annum, with a potential contract term of five years. This preliminary market engagement is intended to support early market engagement and does not constitute a commitment by the Service to proceed with procurement or to award a contract. To submit a response to our PME, you will need to register on our Intend e-tendering portal if you have not already done so. Please follow the attached registration instructions to create your account and ensure you are ready to access the tender once it is published. This will be done via our portal https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home Once registered on the portal it will be necessary for you to link directly with Avon Fire & Rescue Service to be notified of the opportunity. When you are logged into your account click “Portals” at the top right of the dashboard and search for “Avon Fire and Rescue” then click “register with organisation” then “go to portal”. If you have any questions regarding the registration process or the PME please don't hesitate to get in touch. My contact details are Harrison.rex@avonfire.gov.uk