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Boiler Replacements - Grafton House

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

10 Sep 2025 at 09:29

Tender

16 May 2025 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Boiler Replacements - Grafton House" was conducted by Ipswich Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority. This contract falls under the industry category of "works" with specific classifications for boiler installations and central-heating boilers. The project took place in Ipswich, UKH14 region, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an open competition, with a below-threshold classification. The tender reached completion on 6th September 2025, following an award to Olympus Mechanical Services. Key dates include a contract period starting on 27th August 2025, and a contract signing on the same date. The award, valued at £54,000 gross (£45,000 net), includes a 12-month defect period renewal option.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms in the mechanical and heating industries. Companies capable of performing large-scale installations or replacements, such as those involving complex central-heating systems, are particularly well-suited to compete. The criteria for awarding the contract balanced price and quality, thereby offering an opportunity for businesses to distinguish themselves through cost-effective, high-quality service offerings. The contract's open competition allows diverse business interests, including SMEs within the Suffolk region, to participate and expand their market presence through government contracting.

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Notice Title

Boiler Replacements - Grafton House

Notice Description

Replacement of the 2 boilers at Grafton House

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05158f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055274-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42160000 - Boiler installations

44621220 - Central-heating boilers

45331110 - Boiler installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 6 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ipswich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OLYMPUS MECHANICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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