Tender

Electrical and Mechanical Servicing for all Hot Water & Heating Service Assets & Associated Plant

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

04 Aug 2025 at 10:16

Planning

17 Jun 2025 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is undertaking a procurement process for "Electrical and Mechanical Servicing for all Hot Water & Heating Service Assets & Associated Plant". This procurement is categorised under electrical services and mechanical and electrical engineering services, focusing on compliance inspections and certification for various heating systems across Norfolk, United Kingdom. The council is inviting tenders through an open competitive procedure, with the tender submission deadline set for 4th September 2025. This process is currently in the tender stage, having progressed from planning. It was initially announced with a market engagement event organised in June/July 2025. The tender period will see the award of contract by 8th October 2025, with the contract duration extending potentially up to December 2030, inclusive of extensions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in electrical and mechanical services, particularly those with expertise in servicing diverse heating systems such as gas boilers, oil boilers, and heat pumps. The project has a gross value estimated at £3,715,473, offering significant potential revenue streams over a five-year period with options for renewals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender especially appealing due to its suitability requirements aligned with SME characteristics. Businesses skilled in compliance, testing, and certifications can leverage this tender to expand their portfolio within the public sector, establishing long-term relationships with a reputable local authority.

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Notice Title

Electrical and Mechanical Servicing for all Hot Water & Heating Service Assets & Associated Plant

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council (NCC) is seeking proposals from qualified providers to deliver comprehensive compliance inspections and certification for our hot water service assets and associated Plant. This tender covers a wide range of systems, including gas boilers, oil boilers, biofuel boilers, unvented/vented water heaters, standard electrical water heaters, as well as air source and ground source heat pump systems. Our assets range from domestic systems to large commercial Boilers and associated plant. The successful provider will be expected to ensure that all systems are tested, certified, and reported in line with current regulatory standards. Our aim is to guarantee safe and efficient operation of these critical assets across the Council's portfolio. Please note that the values in this notice are an indication for the full 5 year term of the contract including extension Options. Please note that Norfolk County Council has joined the government's Devolution Priority Programme. This process has the potential to lead to the establishment of a county combined authority for Norfolk and Suffolk, with strategic powers, headed by an elected mayor. A Government has also invited participation by Norfolk in Local Government Review. This process has the potential to lead to unitary local government in Norfolk, being either one unitary or more than one. One of these changes could happen without the other.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: 2 x12 month options to extend have been included at the discretion of Norfolk County Council.

Planning Information

Teams Market Engagement Event for 1 hour will be hosted by Norfolk County Council. Please register on INTEND https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk and register for this project under reference NCCT43213 and send a message on the facility to register your desire to attend the market engagement event and a time and date will be sent to you. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-Tend support team by phoning 0845 557 8079 or +44 (0) 114 407 0065 or by emailing support@in-tend.co.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054e11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045555-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,096,227 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,096,227 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-12-04

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Hardy / MH
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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