Mechanical & Electrical Solutions Framework
Framework Description
Pagabo's Mechanical & Electrical Solutions Framework lets public bodies appoint specialist M&E contractors for projects worth £50,000 or more. It is organised into three main categories, each with four subcategories, and has 47 pre-approved suppliers. Procured under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, it is live until 31 August 2027 and is a traditional framework rather than a DPS.
Context & Use Case
Estates and facilities teams in public organisations use the framework when a project needs specialist mechanical or electrical capability, such as HVAC, lighting, power distribution, emergency systems or building controls, rather than a general builder. The category structure helps buyers find the right specialists for the job and run a compliant competition among them without a full tender.
Scope of Services
Mechanical installations and maintenance, including HVAC Electrical installations: lighting, power distribution and emergency systems Energy management and building automation systems M&E design and consultancy Three main categories, each with four subcategories
Lots
See framework link
Who Can Apply
M&E contractors, building services engineers and controls specialists with public sector track records on projects of £50,000 or more. The 47 appointed suppliers are fixed until the framework ends in August 2027, so other firms cannot join and should watch for any replacement.
Buyer Benefits
Buyers can reach specialist M&E firms directly instead of buying through a main contractor, which can cut cost and gives better control over technical quality. Pre-approval means competence and compliance checks are already done, so urgent plant or electrical work can be placed quickly.
Next Steps
Appointed suppliers should target estates teams with planned M&E programmes before the framework ends. Others should watch Pagabo's upcoming frameworks page for the replacement and prepare now: case studies of projects above £50,000, trade accreditations relevant to your work, and current health, safety and quality certificates.
How Athena Can Help
With 47 places on the current framework, the replacement will be competitive. Athena can prepare and compliance-check your application, including policies and certificates, through our framework submission service.
If you are already appointed, our M&E tender writing helps you win further competitions with clear method statements and programme detail, and our bid selection advice helps you choose which competitions are worth the effort, given your capacity and the remaining term.
