Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement for WCHG 2026-2029 Boiler Upgrade Programme

WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG)

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Planning

20 Aug 2025 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is in the planning stage of procuring a contractor for its Boiler and Central Heating Upgrade Programme covering 2026 to 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. Located in Manchester, United Kingdom, this procurement process falls under the industry category of works and seeks to upgrade heating systems with options like Air Source and Ground Source Heat Pumps, Electric Boilers, and Photovoltaic panel installations. The preliminary market engagement notice, published on 20 August 2025, anticipates a project start date of 1 April 2026, with a submission deadline for expressions of interest by 2 September 2025. The procurement aims to secure a contractor through a tender process with an estimated value of £8 million including VAT and anticipates an annual budget of £1.6 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in heating and renewable energy sectors, especially those skilled in boiler installations and central heating systems. The upgrade programme allows businesses to engage in sustainable energy projects and could be particularly appealing to firms experienced in deploying fast and efficient installations. Additionally, businesses capable of delivering high customer satisfaction ratings and managing the intricacies of government grant applications will find this contract especially conducive to growth. As WCHG explores various innovative heating solutions, suppliers with expertise in these technologies would stand out in the competitive bidding process.

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for WCHG 2026-2029 Boiler Upgrade Programme

Notice Description

We are looking for a contractor to deliver primarily a 3 year + 1 + 1 boiler and central heating upgrade contract, providing a consistently high level of service, achieving good customer satisfaction ratings, and help streamline heating works to void properties. WCHG are exploring a number of options such as Air Source and Ground Source Heat Pumps, Electric Boilers, and Photo Voltaic panel installations, and the contractors to be used to facilitate speed and ease with which works can be planned and deployed, to maximise chance of success when seeking to secure grants through the various government funding opportunities. The maximum annual budget is PS1.6m- therefore (including all extensions) the value of this contract equates to PS8m (incl.VAT).

Planning Information

We are looking for a contractor to deliver primarily a 3 year + 1 + 1 boiler and central heating upgrade contract, providing a consistently high level of service, achieving good customer satisfaction ratings, and help streamline heating works to void properties. WCHG are exploring a number of options such as Air Source and Ground Source Heat Pumps, Electric Boilers, and Photo Voltaic panel installations, and the contractors to be used to facilitate speed and ease with which works can be planned and deployed, to maximise chance of success when seeking to secure grants through the various government funding opportunities. The maximum annual budget is £1.6m- therefore (including all extensions) the value of this contract equates to £8m (incl.VAT). Please respond via The Chest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050303-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42160000 - Boiler installations

42511100 - Heat-exchange units

44621000 - Radiators and boilers

45331100 - Central-heating installation work

45331110 - Boiler installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG)
Contact Name
Mr Franz Sagun
Contact Email
franzdaniel.sagun@wchg.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001110000

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M22 9TA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Sharston
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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