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# Mechanical Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/mechanical-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05505d). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** ASTON UNIVERSITY: "Mechanical Framework". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £3,940,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [ASTON UNIVERSITY](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/aston-university-urn-133787)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £3,940,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment, Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- **Delivery Location:** UKG31
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/mechanical-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05505d#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05505d`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/mechanical-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05505d#tl-md)

## Description
Aston is seeking to procure several mechanical services which have previously been provided 'off contract.' To assist with the initial stages of planning, these services have been grouped into the following lots:
1. HVAC Maintenance:
    - Air conditioning maintenance (inc. installation)
    - Chillers
    - Fan coil units
    - Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery systems
    - Air handling units
    - Filters
    - Humidifiers
    - Air source heat pumps
2. Gas and Plumbing
    - Gas pipework tightness testing
    - Gas boilers/ heaters
    - Carbon monoxide alarms (for boilers)
    - Strainer maintenance
    - Plate heat exchanger clean/ tightness test
    - Water booster pump maintenance
    - Pressurisation units/ expansion vessel maintenance
    - Safety valve inspection and changes
    - General plumbing repairs/installation
3. Water Hygiene, Safety and Dosing
    - Water tank cleaning
    - Thermostatic mixing valves maintenance and testing
    - Shower head cleaning
    - On-line dosing system maintenance
    - UV filtration system maintenance
    - District heat network dosing
    - Heating system dosing
    - Chilled water system dosing
    - Inhibitor dosing
    - Energy saving surfactant dosing
    - Water sampling
Please note, this scope is subject to change.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 50700000, 51100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKG
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2026 to 31/07/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F033852-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-06-19T16:03:45.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T08:37:29.266Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05505d