Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdd-74fa-709c-856d-7739fc4ff1fb/rcc-1644-mechanical-and-electrical-systems-maintenance-contract pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # RCC-1644 Mechanical and Electrical Systems Maintenance Contract [Rutland County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/rutland-county-council) Pays 93% within 30 days Estimated value Not stated Published 14 May 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Rutland County Council (the Council) is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to inform the development of a future procurement for a Mechanical and Electrical Systems Maintenance Contract. The purpose of this engagement is to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the Council's proposed approach to Mechanical and Electrical Systems Maintenance. The Council will consider the responses received from this exercise to help inform the options appraisal and the decision-making process. Potential bidders will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the soft market testing. Potential bidders must also note that a response to this soft market testing exercise does not guarantee an invitation to participate in this or any future procurement exercise that the Council may conduct. Please note that this notice does not commit the Council to any future competition or award. Providers are invited to provide a response to the soft market questionnaire that can be accessed via the below link: [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org/) [procontract.due-north.com/Advert](https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d6afbc8f-294a-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True) The deadline for submission for the soft market testing is: 12 noon 4th June 2026. ## CPV classification Hot water Heating works Electrical installation work Plumbing and sanitary works Repair and maintenance services of central heating Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0693e6-2026-05-14T16:44:06+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0693e6-2026-05-14T16:44:06+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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