Heating Maintenance, Refurbishment and Replacement

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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PlanningUpdate

22 May 2026 at 14:06

Planning

25 May 2025 at 22:04

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Heating Maintenance, Refurbishment and Replacement", with the main category being works. This procurement is aimed at delivering extensive heating and water repairs, maintenance, refurbishment, and replacement services across multiple lots. The contracts are planned to commence on April 1, 2027, covering a period of five years with an optional extension of up to another five years. The initiative is divided into lots for both individual and district heating, with particular attention to services such as gas safety inspections and renewable technology installations. Key dates include a future notice anticipated on June 1, 2026. Located in London, this procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the heating and water systems sectors.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in heating maintenance and installation, as well as other related services. With a projected value of £220.19 million, companies capable of providing comprehensive solutions for gas-fitting installation and maintenance stand to benefit greatly. The procurement also includes a focus on sustainability, paving the way for businesses involved in renewable technologies. SMEs and larger firms with the proficiency to manage extensive maintenance and emergency services can leverage this opportunity to expand their operations within the public sector, as the contract offers stable and potentially long-term work in a thriving metropolitan area.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Heating Maintenance, Refurbishment and Replacement

Notice Description

'PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PIPELINE NOTICE - NOT LIVE TENDER OPPORTUNITY - TENDER NOTICE TO FOLLOW'. The forthcoming opportunity is about Heating and Water Repairs, Maintenance, Refurbishment and Replacement Work Contracts. The scope is covered as follows: Lot 1 - Individual Heating Contract A (North of the Borough, Contract B (South of the Borough) Lot 2 - District Heating Contract C (North of the Borough) and Contract D (South of the Borough) Each for a period of five years from April 2027 with the option to extend up to a further five years (in increments at the council's sole discretion subject to performance). The proposed scope of works for individual heating and water repairs and maintenance are: * gas safety landlord inspections; * gas servicing and maintenance including out of hours emergencies; * individual gas boiler replacements; and * individual air and ground source maintenance and installations. The proposed scope of works for district heating maintenance, refurbishment and replacement are: * district heating planned preventative maintenance; * district heating maintenance and out of hours emergencies; * district heating refurbishments; * laundries servicing; * district heating replacements; and * renewable technologies The above scope will be included in a procurement titled "Heating & Water Term Contracts for Repairs & Maintenance" with a project reference DN788422. The scope will be as follows: Lot 1 Individual Heating Lot 2 Communal Heating Lot 3 Water Hygiene Lot 4 Building Energy Management Systems Lot 5 Temporary Boilers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05262d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048065-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45333000 - Gas-fitting installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,190,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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