Award

2024 - 1037 Commercial Gas & Electric Repairs, Maintenance & Servicing - AWARD

CITIZEN

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17 Jul 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract, labelled "2024 - 1037 Commercial Gas & Electric Repairs, Maintenance & Servicing - AWARD," involves Citizen as the contracting authority. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, Citizen has concluded the award phase of the tender process, targeting the heating equipment industry. Delivered through a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, the contract will begin on 1st August 2025, ending on 31st July 2035. Citizen aims to engage a service provider for the maintenance and repair of commercial gas and electric equipment, with significant work classified as services. The award, valued at £478,000, was officially published on 17th July 2025, following its status as active since 7th July 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical services or commercial equipment maintenance. SMEs that are capable of servicing heating equipment and have experience in selective procurement can find promising business growth through this contract, servicing substantial installations over a decade-long period. With Citizen, a significant buyer within the West Midlands, offering such long-term commitments, companies with relevant expertise, particularly those based in the region, are ideally positioned to benefit. The contract, awarded to UNIQUE MECHANICAL SERVICES LTD, highlights the potential for similar companies to bid successfully in future tenders administered by Citizen.

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Notice Title

2024 - 1037 Commercial Gas & Electric Repairs, Maintenance & Servicing - AWARD

Notice Description

Citizen intends to enter into a Contract with the successful Tenderer (the "Service Provider") for the maintenance, repair and servicing of its Commercial Gas and Electric equipment. If you wish to express an interest in this project please ensure you are registered and logged into our Portal. The 'Express Interest' button will only appear on the Tender Management page if you are logged in. Applicants are advised to ensure that they do not base their submission on discussions with any other member of Citizen Staff. If you require any clarification on matters contained within the Tender Documents, you must do so via Correspondence of the Citizen E-Procurement portal. Failure to observe this requirement may result in your bid being eliminated. Please note that in the case of tender clarifications where appropriate, answers will be circulated to all tenderers. NB: Should you require assistance or clarification on the use of In-Tend, please contact In-Tend support on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065. You must upload your bid by using the 'Attach Documents' button and your return must be submitted via 'Submit Return' on the Citizen E-Procurement portal before the deadline date provided in the project details. You will have the option to modify you bid up until the deadline.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32862000-b71d-49a8-88bf-0b2e2c96f54a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef0599cb-2714-4d43-8b06-d427833c01ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39715200 - Heating equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£478,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITIZEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B37 7YN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIQUE MECHANICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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