Tender

Planned & Reactive Maintenance, Servicing and Installations of Plumbing, HVAC & BMS Systems

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

20 Feb 2026 at 16:05

Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 14:09

Planning

12 Jun 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority is undertaking an open procurement process for the planned and reactive maintenance, servicing, and installations of plumbing, HVAC, and BMS systems across multiple commercial and domestic sites in Kent, UK. This is an important initiative under sub-central government jurisdiction. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with deadlines approaching: enquiries must be submitted by 27th February 2026, and tenders by 6th March 2026. The contract, valued at £2.1 million, is set to commence on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st May 2029, with possible extensions until 2031.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses operating within the building maintenance and HVAC sectors. The procurement process welcomes participation from SMEs and VCSE organisations, offering a fair and open competitive environment. With a focus on both pricing and quality, businesses providing services related to plumbing, water heaters, air-conditioning, and HVAC systems are well-placed to bid. This opportunity could enable businesses to expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence in the Kent region.

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Notice Title

Planned & Reactive Maintenance, Servicing and Installations of Plumbing, HVAC & BMS Systems

Notice Description

This procurement is for Planned & Reactive Maintenance, Servicing and Installations of Plumbing, HVAC & BMS Systems across multiple commercial and domestic sites in Kent. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1015856539

Planning Information

We are seeking feedback on our draft tender documentation which can be accessed and reviewed through the Delta eSourcing portal. The deadline to submit feedback is the 25th of June at 12pm. This contract will be let under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054747
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015816-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment

39717200 - Air-conditioning appliances

42512300 - HVAC packages

44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials

44115210 - Plumbing materials

45232141 - Heating works

45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work

45332200 - Water plumbing work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Rebecca Jarrett
Contact Email
procurement@kent.fire-uk.org
Contact Phone
01622692121

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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