Award

Gas Fire Removals (RMS)

STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 10:40

Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 07:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Gas Fire Removals (RMS)" was undertaken by Stoke-on-Trent City Council, aimed at the construction industry, specifically within the region coded UKG23, and completed as per the award phase in December 2025. This process, classified under construction work, focused on removing existing gas fires, repairing openings to match existing finishes, and potentially installing new electric fires. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method with award based solely on price. Initially launched on 24th July 2025, the tendering period concluded on 14th August 2025. The awarded contract, signed on 30th October 2025, is effective until late September 2027, helping the council manage its repairs and maintenance services efficiently.

This tender could provide substantial opportunities for businesses in the gas fitting, heating, and related construction industries, especially those specialising in retrofit and refurbishment projects. The council's focus on achieving best value through retendering suggests a promising environment for competitive pricing and innovative solutions. HOLDCROFT HEATING & GAS FITTING LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise based in Stoke-On-Trent, was successful in securing this contract, demonstrating favourable prospects for local SMEs with relevant competencies. Businesses adept at managing below-threshold competitions and those capable of delivering cost-effective services in line with public authority standards could find similar procurements beneficial for growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Gas Fire Removals (RMS)

Notice Description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's Repairs & Maintenance Services Department is looking to appoint a single contractor to remove existing gas fires, block up openings to match existing finishes and in some cases install new electric fire. This opportunity has previously been advertised (project reference DN776749) but the bids received were substantially higher than expected budget. As part of our commitment to achieving best value, the opportunity is being retendered to allow for market warming to be carried out. The contract period is 2 years. This opportunity will be awarded based on price only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056500
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083676-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,929 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 29 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Miss Faye Smith
Contact Email
faye.smith@stoke.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1782233877

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOLDCROFT HEATING & GAS FITTING

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