Eastern Procurement Limited has published a live procurement for Heating, Electrical, Mechanical and Decarbonisation Framework, creating a significant opportunity for contractors with integrated M&E, retrofit and low-carbon delivery capability. The procurement has an estimated value of £1.061bn excluding VAT / £1.273bn including VAT and a single combined multi-supplier framework with up to 10 suppliers rather than separate lots.
For suppliers, the important question is not simply whether the headline value looks attractive, but whether the scope, lotting, eligibility requirements and likely call-off route align with your strongest evidence and delivery model.
If you are assessing whether to bid, use the time before the deadline to test the opportunity against your capacity, relevant case studies, pricing position and compliance requirements. Thornton & Lowe can support the bid/no-bid decision as well as the submission itself. Contact us for expert support.
Quick facts
Buyer | Eastern Procurement Limited |
Estimated value | £1.061bn excluding VAT / £1.273bn including VAT |
Opportunity | Heating, Electrical, Mechanical and Decarbonisation Framework |
Structure | A single combined multi-supplier framework with up to 10 suppliers |
Tender deadline | 21 October 2026 at 12:00 |
| Notice | Read the Find a Tender notice |
What the framework covers
The framework covers heating, electrical and mechanical works alongside retrofit and decarbonisation measures, including boilers, heat pumps, solar PV, battery storage, EV charging, ventilation, energy assessments, PAS 2035 support and project management.
The structure matters because it determines which suppliers can build a credible proposition. Because there are no lots, bidders need to demonstrate the ability to cover the overall service range directly or through a declared supply chain.
Who should consider bidding
This opportunity is most relevant to contractors with integrated M&E, retrofit and low-carbon delivery capability. A realistic bid should be based on demonstrable delivery capability rather than the size of the framework alone.
- Integrated M&E contractors with strong compliance and responsive-maintenance capability.
- Retrofit and decarbonisation providers able to evidence low-carbon technologies and PAS 2035-related delivery.
- Larger regional or national suppliers able to coordinate specialist subcontractors and provide 24/7 services where required.
What to focus on before you bid
- Map every mandatory requirement before drafting scored responses. A strong narrative cannot compensate for a missed pass/fail condition.
- Select the most relevant evidence. Prioritise contracts that match the buyer, scale, service environment and risk profile rather than using generic examples.
- Agree your commercial position early. Framework bids often combine demanding quality responses with pricing that must remain workable over several years.
- Plan social value and mobilisation as delivery commitments. Make them measurable, owned and proportionate to the opportunity.
How to prepare a stronger framework submission
Framework competitions reward suppliers that make the evaluator’s job easy. Build a clear compliance matrix, assign owners to every response, and create an evidence bank before drafting. If your organisation is newer to these procurement routes, our construction framework bidding explains how framework opportunities typically operate and what happens after appointment.
Your response should show not only that you can perform the service, but how you will control quality, manage risk, mobilise quickly and maintain performance for the full framework term. Use quantified outcomes wherever possible and make responsibilities clear.
Key dates and next steps
The current tender deadline is 21 October 2026 at 12:00. Allow time for portal registration, clarification questions, internal approvals and final quality assurance rather than treating the published deadline as your internal deadline.
Before committing bid resource, confirm which route or lot best fits your offer, review the full tender pack and identify any evidence gaps that could weaken the submission.
Bid support for this opportunity
Thornton & Lowe supports suppliers with framework strategy, bid/no-bid reviews, response planning, bid writing and independent tender reviews. We can work as an extension of your internal team or provide focused support on the sections where you need additional capacity or challenge.
If this Eastern Procurement framework is part of your growth plan, the best time to strengthen your approach is before drafting accelerates. We can review the opportunity, test your evidence and help shape a submission that is clear, compliant and competitive.
