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Published 25 Sept 2025, 10:22 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Servicing & Maintenance of L&Q Ventilation Systems

Official notice

Authority: LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST (Housing)

2 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableMax 1 lot to bidMax 1 lot per supplier
Budget not disclosed£0total for 2 lots · 1 value update
Submissions closed 1 Jun 2026
Lots 2max 1 won per supplier · max 1 to bid
Contract term 5 yrsends 12 Nov 2031 · up to 12 Nov 2035 with extensions · starts 13 Nov 2026

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Procurement Title

Servicing and Maintenance of L&Q Ventilation Systems (MVHR and Communal & Car Park)

Procurement Description

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers for the provision of servicing, maintenance and reactive repair services for ventilation systems across its housing stock.

The requirement covers Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems and Communal and Car Park ventilation systems and includes planned servicing, responsive repairs, out‑of‑hours response, compliance activities and associated reporting.

The procurement is being conducted as a single exercise under the Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and is structured into two technical Lots aligned to different ventilation system types:

Lot 1 – Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems

Lot 2 – Communal and Car Park ventilation systems

Bidders may submit a Tender for one Lot or both Lots; however, a supplier may be awarded a maximum of one Lot. Each Lot will be evaluated independently.

There are cross‑Lot operational requirements which will apply where relevant, including unified reporting, Arena defect logging, first‑touch make‑safe obligations and escalation service level agreements.

Procedure Type

Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023.

Lots

This procurement is divided into Lots.

Lot 1: Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems

Lot 2: Communal and Car Park ventilation systems

Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately. A supplier may be awarded a maximum of one Lot.

Estimated Contract Values

The estimated total contract values (inclusive of all extensions) are:

Lot 1: £4,550,000

Lot 2: £900,000

These values are indicative only and do not constitute a commitment by the Authority.

Contract Duration

The anticipated contract durations are:

Lot 1: Initial term of three (3) years, with the option to extend by up to two (2) further periods of one (1) year each.

Lot 2: Initial term of five (5) years, with the option to extend by up to two (2) further periods of two (2) years each.

Extensions are at the sole discretion of L&Q.

Form of Contract

JCT Measured Term Contract 2024, with Lot‑specific contract documentation issued as part of the tender pack.

Award Criteria

The contract(s) will be awarded on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender.

Evaluation will be based on a combination of quality and price criteria.

Submission Information

Tender documents are available electronically via the Authority’s e‑tendering portal.

Suppliers must submit responses in accordance with the instructions set out in the Invitation to Tender.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST.

CPV: Repair and maintenance services · Ventilation equipment · Ventilation installation work

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 1 and win at most 1 of them · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1MVHR Servicing & MaintenanceRenewal 5 yrsSMEPublished value£0

Lot 1 relates to the provision of servicing, maintenance and reactive repair services for Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems installed across London & Quadrant Housing Trust’s residential properties.

The services under this Lot include the planned servicing, inspection, testing, fault diagnosis, repair and replacement of MVHR systems and associated components, together with responsive and emergency call‑out services, to ensure systems remain safe, compliant, and operational in accordance with applicable legislation, manufacturers’ requirements and industry standards.

The scope includes, but is not limited to:

Routine and cyclical servicing of MVHR units and associated ductwork, vents, filters, controls and ancillary equipment.

Responsive and emergency repairs, including first‑touch make‑safe attendance and follow‑on remedial works.

Inspection, testing and certification activities required to demonstrate compliance with statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations.

Fault diagnosis, reporting and rectification of ventilation performance issues within residential dwellings.

Replacement of components and consumable items where required to maintain system operation.

Record keeping, reporting and data input in accordance with L&Q’s asset and compliance systems, including the Arena defect management system.

Cooperation with L&Q, residents and other contractors to coordinate access, minimise disruption and maintain service levels.

Services will be delivered across L&Q’s housing stock within the Authority’s operational geography. The Contractor will be required to operate in occupied residential properties and must demonstrate appropriate systems for resident engagement, health and safety, safeguarding, and quality assurance.

There are cross‑Lot operational requirements which apply where relevant, including unified reporting, common escalation procedures and service level agreements. However, this Lot services MVHR systems only and does not include communal or car park ventilation systems.

The contract for this Lot will be awarded to a single supplier.

Contract period: 13 Nov 2026 – 12 Nov 2031 (5 yrs) · up to 12 Nov 2035 with extensions
Delivery: North East, East of England, London, South EastEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the Contract in accordance with the extension arrangements set out for each Lot, subject to satisfactory performance and ongoing operational requirements. The exercise of any extension option will be at L&Q’s discretion only and shall not be guaranteed. · Lot 1 - The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 years extendable at L&Q's sole option for a period of 1 + 1 years, giving a total of 5 years. Lot 2 – The contract will be for an initial term of 5 years extendable at L&Q’s sole option for a period of 2+2 years, giving a total of 9 years .
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Bidders must meet the Authority’s legal and financial conditions of participation as set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), including compliance with all applicable legal requirements and exclusion grounds under the Procurement Act 2023.

    Bidders must demonstrate sufficient financial standing to deliver the Lot(s) for which they are bidding. This includes meeting the minimum annual turnover requirements specified for each Lot in the PSQ and confirming that they are not subject to insolvency, administration, liquidation or similar proceedings.

    Financial standing will be assessed on the basis of bidder self‑certification at tender stage, with supporting evidence to be requested from the preferred bidder prior to contract award.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Bidders must demonstrate the technical ability and professional competence required to deliver the services in accordance with the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). This includes confirming relevant experience, competence and capability in servicing, maintaining and repairing ventilation systems within residential and communal environments.

    Bidders must confirm compliance with the technical and operational requirements set out in the PSQ, including quality management, environmental management, health and safety arrangements, working at height competence and relevant industry standards or demonstrable equivalents.

    Compliance will be assessed on a pass/fail basis through bidder self‑certification at tender stage, with verification of supporting evidence undertaken prior to contract award where required.

Lot #2Communal and Car Park Ventilation Servicing & MaintenanceRenewal 5 yrsSMEPublished value£0

Lot 2 relates to the provision of servicing, maintenance and reactive repair services for communal and car park ventilation systems across London & Quadrant Housing Trust’s residential estates and associated properties.

The services under this Lot include the planned servicing, inspection, testing, fault diagnosis, repair and replacement of communal and car park ventilation systems, together with responsive and emergency attendance, to ensure systems remain safe, compliant and fully operational.

The scope includes, but is not limited to:

  • Routine and cyclical servicing of communal and car park ventilation plant, fans, ductwork, controls, sensors and associated infrastructure.
  • Responsive and emergency repairs, including first touch make safe attendance and follow on corrective works.
  • Inspection, testing and certification of systems to meet statutory, regulatory and contractual compliance requirements.
  • Fault diagnosis and rectification of ventilation failures, performance issues or safety concerns within communal or car park environments.
  • Replacement of system components, plant and consumables as required to maintain system integrity and performance.
  • Out of hours attendance where required to address urgent defects or safety critical failures.
  • Digital record keeping, reporting and defect management using L&Q’s systems, including Arena, and provision of management information to support compliance and asset planning activities.

Services will be delivered across L&Q’s housing stock within the Authority’s operational geography and will typically involve work in communal areas and car parking facilities associated with residential developments.

The Contractor will be required to coordinate with L&Q, residents, managing agents and other contractors to ensure safe access, effective programming of works and continuity of service.

There are cross Lot operational requirements which apply where relevant, including unified reporting, escalation procedures, data standards and service level agreements. However, this Lot is limited to communal and car park ventilation systems and does not include MVHR systems within individual dwellings.

The contract for this Lot will be awarded to a single supplier.

Contract period: 13 Nov 2026 – 12 Nov 2031 (5 yrs) · up to 12 Nov 2035 with extensions
Eligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the Contract in accordance with the extension arrangements set out for each Lot, subject to satisfactory performance and ongoing operational requirements. The exercise of any extension option will be at L&Q’s discretion only and shall not be guaranteed. · Lot 1 - The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 years extendable at L&Q's sole option for a period of 1 + 1 years, giving a total of 5 years. Lot 2 – The contract will be for an initial term of 5 years extendable at L&Q’s sole option for a period of 2+2 years, giving a total of 9 years .
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Bidders must meet the Authority’s legal and financial conditions of participation as set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), including compliance with all applicable legal requirements and exclusion grounds under the Procurement Act 2023.

    Bidders must demonstrate sufficient financial standing to deliver the Lot(s) for which they are bidding. This includes meeting the minimum annual turnover requirements specified for each Lot in the PSQ and confirming that they are not subject to insolvency, administration, liquidation or similar proceedings.

    Financial standing will be assessed on the basis of bidder self‑certification at tender stage, with supporting evidence to be requested from the preferred bidder prior to contract award.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Bidders must demonstrate the technical ability and professional competence required to deliver the services in accordance with the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). This includes confirming relevant experience, competence and capability in servicing, maintaining and repairing ventilation systems within residential and communal environments.

    Bidders must confirm compliance with the technical and operational requirements set out in the PSQ, including quality management, environmental management, health and safety arrangements, working at height competence and relevant industry standards or demonstrable equivalents.

    Compliance will be assessed on a pass/fail basis through bidder self‑certification at tender stage, with verification of supporting evidence undertaken prior to contract award where required.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 2 lots
Quality: 60%Price: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: Quality will be assessed in accordance with the criteria set out in the Invitation to Tender.
  • Price: Price will be assessed in accordance with the pricing schedules and methodology set out in the Invitation to Tender.
Lot distribution rule: 2
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Bidders must meet the Authority’s legal and financial conditions of participation as set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), including compliance with all applicable legal requirements and exclusion grounds under the Procurement Act 2023.

    Bidders must demonstrate sufficient financial standing to deliver the Lot(s) for which they are bidding. This includes meeting the minimum annual turnover requirements specified for each Lot in the PSQ and confirming that they are not subject to insolvency, administration, liquidation or similar proceedings.

    Financial standing will be assessed on the basis of bidder self‑certification at tender stage, with supporting evidence to be requested from the preferred bidder prior to contract award.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Bidders must demonstrate the technical ability and professional competence required to deliver the services in accordance with the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). This includes confirming relevant experience, competence and capability in servicing, maintaining and repairing ventilation systems within residential and communal environments.

    Bidders must confirm compliance with the technical and operational requirements set out in the PSQ, including quality management, environmental management, health and safety arrangements, working at height competence and relevant industry standards or demonstrable equivalents.

    Compliance will be assessed on a pass/fail basis through bidder self‑certification at tender stage, with verification of supporting evidence undertaken prior to contract award where required.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 1 Sept 2026
First published
25 Sept 2025, 10:22 BST
Last source update
5 May 2026, 09:07 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 28 Aug 2026
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-040803
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Repair and maintenance servicesVentilation equipmentVentilation installation work
Delivery area
North East (UKC)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1b6 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
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Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
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Submission deadline
1 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
25 May 2026, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

25 Sept 2025 → 13 Nov 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Planning notice published397 days ago
    25 Sept 2025, 10:22 BST
  2. Market engagement252 days ago
    17 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT

    The PME questionnaire is available here in-tendhost.co.uk/lqsupplychainmanagem… ↗

    L&Q are undertaking this preliminary market engagement (PME) to inform the design of a single procurement exercise comprising two separate Lots, with the intention of appointing one contractor per Lot.

    Purpose of this PME

    The purpose of this PME is to validate the proposed Lot-based procurement strategy; assess market capability, capacity, and readiness; and identify key risks, dependencies, and considerations associated with the safe and compliant delivery of ventilation servicing and maintenance. This PME is not intended to form part of any tender evaluation or selection process. Responses will be used solely to refine the procurement approach, specification, contractual framework and evaluation methodology prior to issuing the ITT.

    Feedback received through this PME will be used solely to refine the procurement approach and will not be used to assess supplier eligibility or advantage in any subsequent tender process.

    How will we set this out?

    L&Q intends to undertake a single tender exercise structured into two technical Lots aligned to different ventilation system types. Each Lot will be awarded to a separate contractor. This approach is designed to align specialist capability with defined scopes of work, reduce delivery and compliance risk and support a diverse and competitive supply chain. The PME uses a structured Yes / No / Maybe response format, with light operational prompts included for context only.

  3. Next notice expected245 days ago
    24 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  4. Tender notice published175 days ago
    5 May 2026, 09:07 BST
  5. Clarification questions by155 days ago
    25 May 2026, 15:00 BST
  6. Submission deadline148 days ago
    1 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
  7. Award decision expected by60 days ago
    28 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Today
    28 Oct 2026
  9. Contract startsin 15 days
    13 Nov 2026

Notice history

8 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 25 Sept 2025
  1. Pipeline notice published
    25 Sept 2025, 10:22 BST
    UK1
  2. Pipeline notice published
    27 Jan 2026, 15:28 GMT
    UK1
  3. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    27 Jan 2026, 16:06 GMT
    UK2
  4. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    28 Jan 2026, 15:29 GMT
    UK2
  5. Tender notice published
    5 May 2026, 09:07 BST
    UK4
  6. Published value updated
    5 May 2026, 09:07 BST
  7. Status changed to active
    5 May 2026, 09:07 BST
  8. Deadline published: 1 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
    5 May 2026, 09:07 BST
Published amendments (2)

This has been changed due to L&Q deciding to combine both requirements into x1 procurement exercise. The intention was to do x1 separate tenders but it made sense to create x1 tender with x2 Lots. This change also allows L&Q to undertake Preliminary Market Engagement , extend contract to incumbent and ensure smooth mobilisation ahead of contract award

The link to the PME questionnaire has been provided in the notice and the Website link within the notice

Routine re-releases (5)
  • 2026-01: 1 release · 27 Jan 2026
  • 2025-09: 1 release · 25 Sept 2025

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-COH: IP030441 · GB-PPON: PJQV-6311-TQXL 29-35 West Ham Lane, London, London, E15 4PNContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (5)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure