Award

For the Provision of Servicing and Maintenance of Gas Boilers and Associated Equipment

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 08:43

Award

15 Aug 2025 at 14:17

Tender

06 Jun 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has awarded a contract for the provision of servicing and maintenance of gas boilers and associated equipment to Cumbria Mechanical & Plumbing Ltd. This procurement falls under the services category and utilises an open competition method. The contract covers sites in Carlisle, Lancaster, Ambleside, and Barrow, and was signed on 18 August 2025, with a contract period starting on 19 August 2025 and concluding on 31 July 2028. This contract includes potential extensions for an additional 24 months. Located in Cumbria, the University operates as a public authority within the central government sector, offering opportunities for local maintenance services within the UKD12 region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in repair and maintenance services of central heating systems, especially those capable of providing comprehensive solutions to large organisations. Large-scale companies with expertise in servicing gas boilers and heating equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. The focus on quality and price within the open competition method provides a robust platform for businesses to showcase their competitive edge and innovation in service delivery, enhancing their portfolio and establishing a foothold in the public sector procurement market.

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Notice Title

For the Provision of Servicing and Maintenance of Gas Boilers and Associated Equipment

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria requires a Supplier for the provision of planned preventative maintenance and servicing of the University's gas boilers, gas fired domestic water heaters, radiant heating panels, pressurisation units, expansion vessels plus a small number of other heat producing appliances. This will be to cover all sites as follows-Carlisle, Lancaster, Ambleside and Barrow

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054495
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049358-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£75,416 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£75,416 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUMBRIA MECHANICAL & PLUMBING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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