What does the Building Engineering Services (M&E) lot cover?

This Lot provides access to comprehensive building engineering services (M&E), supporting projects from early design stages through to commissioning and operational handover.

Services available under this Lot include:

• Building Information Modelling (BIM)
• Lead consultant services and multidisciplinary coordination
• Feasibility studies and site surveys
• Design for new build and refurbishment projects
• Commissioning management and commissioning systems
• Programming of works and installation management
• Maintenance service management and plant audits
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) design and installation management
• Ventilation and refrigeration systems
• High voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) systems, distribution boards and switchgear
• Fire detection and protection systems
• Security and alarm systems
• Lightning protection systems
• Communication lines, telephones and IT networks (ICT)
• Water, drainage and plumbing systems
• Natural lighting, artificial lighting and building facades
• Electronic O and M documentation
• Electronic permit to work systems
• Client training and operational handover support
• Sustainability advice and energy-efficient system design
• Compliance support aligned to the Building Safety Act 2022

This Lot enables members to procure building consultancy services and engineering design services within a compliant M&E framework.

What are the key features & benefits?

• Compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015
• Flexible call-off via direct award or mini-competition
• Access to experienced M&E consultants and engineering specialists
• Supports compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022
• Suitable for housing, education, healthcare and wider public sector estates
• Enables integrated design and commissioning management
• National coverage with regional delivery capability
• SME participation is encouraged alongside national providers
• Social value embedded into contract delivery

This Lot provides a streamlined route to market for mechanical and electrical consultancy and design services, reducing procurement timescales while maintaining strong governance. 

Supporting Safe and Efficient Building Performance

Effective building engineering underpins occupant safety, operational efficiency and long-term asset value.

Through this Lot, members can:

• Improve system performance and energy efficiency
• Reduce lifecycle costs through informed design decisions
• Ensure safe installation and commissioning of critical systems
• Strengthen compliance with current safety and building regulations
• Integrate sustainability principles into M&E design

By embedding quality engineering at the heart of projects, organisations can deliver reliable, compliant and sustainable built environments.