Buyer Name: STAR ACADEMIES
Buyer Address: Star Academies, Blackburn, UKD41, BB1 2HT, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Matthew Little
Contact Email: procurement@staracademies.org
Star Academies - Mechanical Services
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
selective
selective
Value
1250000.0 GBP
Gross: 1500000 GBP
1250000.0 GBP
Gross: 1500000 GBP
Published
17 Dec 2025, 13:18
17 Dec 2025, 13:18
Deadline
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n/a
Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
services
services
CPV
50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
Region
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Awarded To
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Official Source
Open Find a Tender
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Description
Star Academies are looking to run an FTS (above threshold) compliant tender under PA2023 to appoint up to two suitable suppliers across each lot (region) in a dual sourced contract arrangement (please note that at Star’s discretion a single supplier may be appointed to a lot where the scoring is strongly weighted in one supplier’s favour). The suppliers selected will be able to provide a complete Mechanical Services package (including AC, AHU’s, Boiler Servicing, gas and pressure system testing) all in accordance with SFG20 and the final ITT documents. The supplier must also be able to provide reactive maintenance and a 24 hour call out facility 365 days/year across each lot for which they wish to bid.
Linked Documents
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083842-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Lot 1 - North West
Lot Description: Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 565,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 678,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-04-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Simple description
Lot Title: Lot 2 - West Yorkshire
Lot Description: Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, Wakefield
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 235,000
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 282,000
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-04-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Simple description
Lot Title: Lot 3 - West Midlands
Lot Description: Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 450,000
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 540,000
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-04-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Simple description
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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