Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca5-239e-73d4-9317-e8a7e443d610/nat-meica-maintenance-framework-and-eicr pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # NAT - MEICA Maintenance Framework and EICR [Environment Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/environment-agency) Estimated value Not stated Published 19 Dec 2022 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 As per the Mechanical and electrical engineering services PIN released on the 13th November 2020 and the Asset Delivery Frameworks PIN released on the 22nd July 2022 and the MEICA National Operations Framework PIN released on the 19th August 2022, the Environment Agency require MEICA services (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation Control and Automation) to support the operation, repair and maintenance of a variety of flood defence assets such as lock gates, pumping stations, river level maintenance weirs, and flow and level measurement systems. This PIN is to alert the market of the updated procurement programme that is expected to commence on the 9th January 2023. Please note this is not the start of a procurement process. A separate contract notice will be published to cover this requirement. The primary purpose of this PIN is to alert the market to the updated timetable in advance of tender release. The intended timetable is as follows: - SQ Stage - 9th January 2023 - 8th February 2023 - SQ Evaluation - February 2023 - March 2023 - ITT Stage - March 2022 - May 2023 - Evaluation - May 2023 - June 2023 - Publish Contract Award Notice and issues Notification of Intention to Award letters - August 2023 - Contract award / contract issued - August 2023 - Contract Start Date - August 2023 - Handover/ Mobilisation Period - August 2023 - November 2023 Please note framework approach communicated in the previous PIN is still subject to change. Read full description ## CPV classification Mechanical and electrical engineering services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dc615cf4-2d8c-4c0a-8aa1-95997253a451) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Environment Agency: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/environment-agency) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Vacuum Pump Tritium Testing · UK Atomic Energy Authority · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1464c-dd0c-72ed-b7bd-bac1e52155ab/vacuum-pump-tritium-testing) [Mechanical and Electrical Consultant Tender · University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0fba-7085-98fc-1c9389531130/mechanical-and-electrical-consultant-tender) [Asbestos Surveys · Northamptonshire Partnership Homes · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3963-732e-a081-bef649a3206b/asbestos-surveys) [Design Lead for Christchurch Learning Centre School Satellite · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · 30 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59e7-72ad-900a-82eaae1a3048/design-lead-for-christchurch-learning-centre-school-satellite) [Penistone Station - Independent Assessor · Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · 25 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7973-71c1-9c37-1ba8178069cf/penistone-station-independent-assessor) [CA18575 - RFQ 2026/42 - Conservation Engineer for St Paul's Church The Crag Cemetery Rostrevor · Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a144b0-e0b5-70b1-a4eb-e5b6dc8d3bbe/ca18575-rfq-202642-conservation-engineer-for-st-pauls-church-the-crag-ceme)