Planning

Heating Services and Maintenance

TOWN AND COUNTRY HOUSING GROUP

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Planning

23 Jun 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Town and Country Housing Group is for the Heating Services and Maintenance contract, encompassing approximately 13,000 housing units. This opportunity falls under the service industry category and is situated in regions UKJ25, UKJ26, and UKJ4 within the United Kingdom. The process is in the planning stage, with a 'Meet the Buyer' event scheduled on 4th July 2025 at Monson House in Tunbridge Wells, which offers a chance for prospective suppliers to engage early on. Key dates include the future notice expected by 21st July 2025 and the contract period commencing on 1st April 2026, ending on 31st March 2031, with the possibility of renewal up to 2036.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs with expertise in domestic and commercial gas, renewable heating, and related maintenance services. Given the substantial contract value of £24 million, businesses specialising in gaseous fuels, heating oil, electricity, steam, and solar energy, or those offering repair services of building installations, are well-positioned to compete. The procurement process run by SEC Procurement Limited on behalf of Town and Country Housing ensures tailored engagement, creating advantageous conditions for experienced service providers seeking to expand their portfolio within the public housing sector.

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Notice Title

Heating Services and Maintenance

Notice Description

Town and Country Housing are looking for a contractor for the total heating service and maintenance contract to housing stock of circa 13,000 units. The contract is planned to be split into lots named as - Domestic Gas, Alternative/Renewable Heating, Commercial Gas and associated equipment, Oil. Relating to a previously published: ocds-h6vhtk-0517f6

Planning Information

Town and country Housing will be holding a 'Meet the Buyer' event for the forthcoming heating contract tender. This will be on Friday 4th July 2025, from 11:00 am for 2 hours. Venue; Monson House 1 Monson Way Tunbridge Wells TN1 1LQ Please contact adam.smith@tch.org.uk to reserve your place as this will be limited to 2 people per organisation. Please ensure you reserve your space, if not access to the event will not be granted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055197
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034332-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

09120000 - Gaseous fuels

09135100 - Heating oil

09310000 - Electricity

09320000 - Steam, hot water and associated products

09330000 - Solar energy

39715200 - Heating equipment

39715210 - Central-heating equipment

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOWN AND COUNTRY HOUSING GROUP
Additional Buyers

SEC PROCUREMENT LIMITED T/A SOUTH EAST CONSORTIUM

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1LQ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey, TLJ26 East Surrey, TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
West Downs
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Further Information

Notice Documents

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