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Heating Equipment Replacement

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

Chelmsford City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Heating Equipment Replacement" at the Springfield Pavilion. This project falls under the "works" industry category, specifically focusing on mechanical installations. The direct procurement method was utilised, classified as below threshold and executed without competition. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 2nd July 2025. The project is located within the UK region of Eastern England, under the postal code CM1 1JE. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd September 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31st October 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the mechanical installation industry, especially those specialising in heating equipment. Companies possessing expertise in quick turnaround projects with competitive pricing structures will find this type of procurement attractive. Chelmsford City Council’s decision to award the contract to BALM & DAVIES LIMITED suggests potential subcontracting or partnership opportunities for businesses looking to expand their service offerings or engage in projects led by larger, established contractors. The project's domestic focus on replacement and maintenance of critical infrastructure can provide long-term business growth for firms adept in providing high-quality work within stringent timeframes and budgets.

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Notice Title

Heating Equipment Replacement

Notice Description

Replacement of the heating equipment at Springfield pavilion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0557ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036843-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45350000 - Mechanical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@chelmsford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALM & DAVIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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