Award

Heating Installations & Associated Works

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 14:48

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 09:27

TenderCancellation

18 Nov 2025 at 09:05

Award

06 Nov 2025 at 10:48

Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 14:27

Planning

27 May 2025 at 07:37

Planning

09 May 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "Heating Installations & Associated Works". This contract, aimed at services within the region designated as UKC2 in the United Kingdom, was carried out under an open procedure. The procurement initially entered the planning stage on 27 May 2025, transitioned into the tender stage on 20 June 2025, and saw the contract awarded and signed by 1 December 2025. The contract will span from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2027, with potential extensions allowing it to extend until 2029. This procurement process, focusing on services, was concluded with a total gross award value of GBP 6,000,000.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses that specialise in repair, maintenance, and installation services, particularly in heating and associated works. The open procedure and framework agreement mean that suitable SMEs have the chance to secure substantial work volumes. Preferred candidates for this contract would be companies capable of fulfilling large-scale heating installations and associated repair services, which include the replacement and upgrade of heating systems. By participating in such tenders, businesses not only gain financial benefits but also bolster their reputations by associating with government projects.

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Notice Title

Heating Installations & Associated Works

Notice Description

Heating Installations & Associated Works to South Tyneside

Planning Information

South Tyneside Council would like to ask for expressions of interest from suppliers who would potentially be interested in bidding for the upcoming tender for the Heating Installation & Associated Works framework. Please register on the Open portal at the following link: https://www.open-uk.org to access the Soft Market Test questionnaire. Please note that participation in this consultation or registration of interest will not give any advantage in this procurement exercise, but is purely an opportunity to potentially shape the requirements and the planned approach to market. Your responses will help to inform the procurement although we cannot guarantee that all views expressed will be taken into account. The tender documentation will also be published on the Open portal following the issue of the Tender Notice. Please note that registering on the Open portal and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once the above steps are complete you will be required to complete and submit the tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084986-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

39715210 - Central-heating equipment

45000000 - Construction work

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active, Cancelled

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Kerry Tate
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BUSTON & MAUGHAN

EXPERT FIRE SOLUTIONS

ROTHWELL PLUMBING SERVICES

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