Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be2-1eeb-7385-ab42-f120da54aca4/hard-fm-services closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Hard FM Services [Watford Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/watford-borough-council) Estimated value £2,000,000 Published 24 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 24 Aug 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Watford Borough Council will be undertaking a procurement for the provision of hard facilities management services for its corporate estate. The Council intends to appoint a suitably experienced supplier, to deliver compliant, responsive and value for money hard facilities management services across a varied property portfolio. The estate includes, but is not limited to: •civic and administrative offices •public facing advice and community buildings •museums and heritage buildings •theatres and entertainment venues •parks, leisure and education facilities •cemetery buildings and chapels •public conveniences •depots and operational buildings •cafés, kitchens and hospitality facilities •car park and market-related facilities The scope of services is expected to include, but is not limited to: •planned preventative maintenance •statutory inspections, testing and certification •mechanical and electrical maintenance •fire safety systems servicing and testing •water hygiene and legionella control services •lift, hoist and lifting equipment maintenance •building fabric maintenance •drainage, roofing and gutter maintenance •responsive repairs and emergency call-outs •asset data management, compliance records and performance reporting •minor works and small projects •specialist waste removal 2.Purpose of the Preliminary Market Engagement The purpose of this engagement is to: •Provide advance information on the proposed scope and requirements •Test the draft specification and service model •Understand market capacity, capability, and innovation •Inform commercial, contractual, and delivery approaches •Support a fair, proportionate, and competitive procurement process Participation is voluntary and will not influence the outcome of any subsequent procurement. Read full description ## CPV classification Repair and maintenance services Repair and maintenance services of building installations Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services Facilities management services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06ba15-2026-07-24T14:22:08+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06ba15-2026-07-24T14:22:08+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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