Tender

Heating System Replacement for the Rufus Centre

FLITWICK TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Jul 2025 at 11:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Flitwick Town Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring services for the Heating System Replacement at the Rufus Centre, located in Bedford, England. This procurement involves the complete upgrade and replacement of the existing gas boiler, hot water, and control systems. The industry classification is categorised under "Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment" with a CPV code of 39715000. The process is being conducted as an "Open procedure (below threshold)" with a total estimated value of £90,000. The tender process commenced on 14th July 2025 and will conclude by 11th August 2025. Contract work is expected to start on 1st September 2025 and finish by 29th September 2025.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the commercial heating sector to expand their portfolio by partnering with a public authority. Businesses with expertise in gas boiler systems, mechanical installations, and control system integrations, particularly those certified in commercial systems, will find this project particularly suitable. Successful participation could not only yield direct financial returns from the contract value but also bolster the business's reputation within the public sector domain, aiding in future tender opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heating System Replacement for the Rufus Centre

Notice Description

Flitwick Town Council is inviting proposals from qualified and certified commercial heating specialists to provide an upgrade/full replacement of its gas boiler system, hot water system and subsequent control system located within the boiler house at the Rufus Centre. The specification includes strip out works, heating mechanical installation works, domestic hot water heater - mechanical installation, controls installation works, building works & making good, commissioning & testing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab1f268-e028-487e-a9aa-f838ae87173f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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

39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 29 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FLITWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK45 1AH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Flitwick
Westminster Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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