TMS & The Procurement of The MEP Plant
Through long-standing relationships with manufacturers and wholesalers, we are able to offer pre-agreed preferential pricing on MEP plant and equipment, delivering tangible cost benefits to our clients without compromising technical independence or performance.
Our procurement support is fully integrated with our design and advisory services, ensuring that plant selection, cost, performance and long-term operational considerations are aligned from the outset.
Value Through Experience & Scale
With over 30 years of experience in building services design and delivery, we have developed trusted relationships across the supply chain. These relationships allow us to:
- Access pre-negotiated discounts with leading manufacturers and wholesalers
- Secure competitive pricing without reducing specification quality
- Minimise procurement risk through proven, reliable suppliers
- Support cost certainty during design development and construction
The result is measurable value engineering, not late-stage compromise.
Independent, Performance-Led Selection
Plant and equipment are selected based on performance, suitability and lifecycle considerations, not brand preference. Our role is to ensure that any procurement route supports:
- Project-specific technical requirements
- Energy efficiency and decarbonisation objectives
- Maintenance, spares availability and longevity
- Compliance with regulations and client standards
Where discounted options are available, these are assessed rigorously to confirm they align with the design intent and operational needs of the building.
Integrated with MEP Design & Delivery
Procurement is most effective when it is considered early. By aligning plant procurement with our MEP design and technical advisory services, we are able to:
- Avoid redesign triggered by late equipment substitutions
- Confirm spatial, electrical and maintenance requirements early
- Reduce lead-time risk on critical plant
- Improve coordination with contractors and installers
This integrated approach supports smoother delivery on site and reduces the likelihood of costly changes during construction.
Supporting Contractors & Clients Alike
Our plant procurement support can be tailored to suit different project structures, including:
- Client-led procurement strategies
- Contractor-led design and build projects
- Hybrid approaches where early plant selection de-risks programme
In all cases, transparency is maintained, and procurement decisions are clearly documented to support auditability and governance.
More Than Just Cost Savings
While discounted pricing is a clear benefit, our procurement service goes further – helping ensure that the right plant is installed for the right reasons, at the right cost, and at the right time in the project.
By combining technical authority with supply chain leverage, we help clients achieve best-value outcomes without eroding performance, compliance or operational resilience.