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Urgent replacement of Civic boiler

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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30 May 2025 at 11:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed the procurement for the urgent replacement of the Civic Centre's boiler system. This contract falls under the works category and was essential due to safety concerns and failing components in the existing heating system. The procurement process culminated in an award on 30th May 2025, following a tender initiation. This project was defined under the sub-central government classification within the public authority sector, and it took place in Southend On Sea, Essex, classified under CPV code 45232141 for heating works. The procurement method was detailed as below threshold - unknown.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in heating systems and building maintenance, particularly those able to undertake urgent replacement works. Given the project scope and its sub-central government classification, SMEs like R & A Mechanical Services Ltd, who were awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete. Companies with expertise in handling health and safety compliant installations stand to benefit, especially as the demand for reliable heating solutions in government buildings persists. The project's scale ensures it is accessible to businesses of varying sizes, fostering competitive bidding and potential market expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Urgent replacement of Civic boiler

Notice Description

The civic boiler room plant is now end of life and requires replacement as this will be a health & safety issue. The current heating system has limited control and was only a stop gap until completion of the original project. The boilers are in danger of major fail. 5 of the 9 modules have now fully failed. If we lose another module the water temperature will drop into a dangerous legionella risk zone and the system will have to be shut down leaving the civic, civic suite & courthouse with no heating. The system will also require a full chlorination.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0529a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028765-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232141 - Heating works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stewarthorne@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R & A MECHANICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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