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Award

18 Dec 2025 at 09:23

Award

27 Oct 2025 at 09:14

TenderUpdate

27 Aug 2025 at 16:32

TenderUpdate

31 Jul 2025 at 14:25

Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe recently awarded a contract titled "Provision of Domestic Gas Servicing, Maintenance and Associated Works 2026 -29" to T BROWN GROUP LIMITED, commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2029, with potential extensions totalling up to 24 months. This procurement, managed under the open procedure method, involves servicing, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of gas systems for the Council's housing stock across the UKJ44 region. The contract is a Fully Inclusive Risk & Reward Contract (FIRRC), ensuring all works are delivered under a fixed-price model and include resident-related services, energy efficiency advice, and compliance support. The legal framework for this procurement is driven by legislation 2023/54 UKPGA, and the award was finalised on 27th October 2025.

This tender offers expansive opportunities for businesses in the gas servicing and maintenance industry, particularly those with experience in handling extensive housing projects and compliance with environmental sustainability initiatives. Large enterprises with a robust workforce and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with proven expertise can both benefit from this venture, as the Council encourages the inclusion of social value and carbon reduction plans. Organisations skilled in efficient resource management and community engagement can leverage this procurement to expand their influence and contribute to local economic growth, aligning with Folkestone and Hythe's strategic goals for community development and environmental sustainability by 2030.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Domestic Gas Servicing, Maintenance and Associated Works 2026 -29

Notice Description

The Council is appointing a contractor to deliver a Fully Inclusive Risk & Reward Contract (FIRRC) for the servicing, maintenance, responsive repairs, and upgrade works of gas, LPG, and solid fuel heating and hot water systems across its housing stock. The contract will cover all associated components, including boilers, radiators, flues, cylinders, pipework, controls, and electrical elements, with all works delivered under a fixed-price model. The successful contractor will be responsible for ensuring full operational compliance, delivering first-time fixes where possible, and providing temporary heating when required. The service includes resident liaison, void property coverage, energy efficiency advice, and support with compliance and safety inspections. Upgrade works may also be instructed at the Employer's discretion and must be delivered from design through to completion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension option of up to 24 months dependent on the satisfactory performance of the contractor and presuming no significant changes to FHDC's requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055793
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084142-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-08-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Postcode Area
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

T BROWN GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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