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Award

15 Sep 2025 at 10:48

Tender

30 May 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Dumfries and Galloway Council was for a "Measured Term Contract (MTC) Boiler Servicing & Maintenance", classified under gas appliance maintenance services. This contract aimed to provide comprehensive boiler plant servicing and maintenance within Council buildings across Dumfries and Galloway, split into regions such as Wigtownshire, Stewartry, Nithsdale, and Annandale & Eskdale. The procurement followed an open procedure, allowing contractors to bid for one or all of the four lots. The award stage has been completed as of 15th September 2025, with active contracts in place for the specified lots. The initial active contract awards were signed on 12th September 2025 and 18th August 2025, depending on the specific lot. The project's total estimated value was £1,008,000 over a potential maximum duration of four years.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in boiler systems and gas maintenance services, particularly SMEs, given the active involvement of firms like Gilmour Facility Services Ltd and Richard Irvin FM Limited. The contract's subdivision into lots permits flexibility and the capability to target service offerings to specific areas, enhancing business relationships with regional council authorities. Companies with expertise in technical inspection, testing services, and heating-plant maintenance are well-positioned to benefit. The ongoing need for compliance and certification ensures long-term engagement for firms providing reliable and certified services, fostering growth through trusted partnerships in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Measured Term Contract (MTC) Boiler Servicing & Maintenance

Notice Description

This tender process is for participation in the Contract for a fully comprehensive contract to carry out Servicing and Maintenance of Boiler Plant within Council buildings throughout Dumfries and Galloway. The services which may be carried out under this contract include: - Gass and Oil Boiler Flues - Air Handling - Gas Taps - Pressurisation Units The Contract will be awarded on a Lot basis, with the Tenderer being able to bid for one, any or all of the four lots without penalty. 1 - Wigtownshire 2 - Stewartry 3 - Nithsdale 4 - Annandale & Eskdale

Lot Information

Wigtownshire

A fully comprehensive contract to carry out Servicing and Maintenance of Boiler Plant within Council buildings throughout the Wigtownshire region of Dumfries and Galloway. Requirement is for a contractor to carry out the Servicing & Maintenance of all equipment listed within the Schedule of Rates. The services which may be carried out under this contract include: -Gass and Oil Boiler Flues -Air Handling -Gas Taps -Pressurisation Units This contract will provide Dumfries and Galloway with Contractors certified and qualified to ensure compliance at all times.

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial three year period with an option to extend for a further 12-month period.

Stewartry

A fully comprehensive contract to carry out Servicing and Maintenance of Boiler Plant within Council buildings throughout the Stewartry region of Dumfries and Galloway. Requirement is for a contractor to carry out the Servicing & Maintenance of all equipment listed within the Schedule of Rates. The services which may be carried out under this contract include: -Gass and Oil Boiler Flues -Air Handling -Gas Taps -Pressurisation Units This contract will provide Dumfries and Galloway with Contractors certified and qualified to ensure compliance at all times.

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial three year period with an option to extend for a further 12-month period.

Nithsdale

A fully comprehensive contract to carry out Servicing and Maintenance of Boiler Plant within Council buildings throughout the Nithsdale region of Dumfries and Galloway. Requirement is for a contractor to carry out the Servicing & Maintenance of all equipment listed within the Schedule of Rates. The services which may be carried out under this contract include: -Gass and Oil Boiler Flues -Air Handling -Gas Taps -Pressurisation Units This contract will provide Dumfries and Galloway with Contractors certified and qualified to ensure compliance at all times.

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial three year period with an option to extend for a further 12-month period.

Annandale & Eskdale

A fully comprehensive contract to carry out Servicing and Maintenance of Boiler Plant within Council buildings throughout the Annandale & Eskdale region of Dumfries and Galloway. Requirement is for a contractor to carry out the Servicing & Maintenance of all equipment listed within the Schedule of Rates. The services which may be carried out under this contract include: -Gass and Oil Boiler Flues -Air Handling -Gas Taps -Pressurisation Units This contract will provide Dumfries and Galloway with Contractors certified and qualified to ensure compliance at all times.

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial three year period with an option to extend for a further 12-month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0529cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056468-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

44621221 - Parts of central-heating boilers

45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,008,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,140,480 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
On expiry of the contract term (intent for initial contract term is Three years) and any exercised extensions.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Postcode Area
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Gilmour Facility Services ltd

Richard Irvin FM Limited

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