Planning

Gas and Oil Boiler Maintenance Contract (PPM & Reactive)

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

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Planning

05 Sep 2025 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Oxford is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Gas and Oil Boiler Maintenance Contract (PPM & Reactive)" within the services industry category. The contract involves planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, and compliance works for boilers across its estate, which includes approximately 450 buildings and additional housing units within Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The procurement process is being initiated as a tender with a planned contract period starting from 1st May 2026, potentially extending up to April 2033, subject to performance. Interested parties must register their interest by 31st October 2025 through the University’s In-tend procurement portal, indicating a strategic opportunity for engagement from interested suppliers.

This tender opens significant business growth potentials, especially for firms specialising in boiler repair and maintenance services. Skilled SMEs that can demonstrate capacity for comprehensive maintenance and reactive services will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The University of Oxford's detailed functional estate, including both educational facilities and private accommodations, presents ample scope for experienced maintenance providers to showcase their expertise. Businesses capable of delivering consistent performance and maintaining compliance will have the chance not only to secure a long-term contract but also to grow their business presence within the notable Oxford area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gas and Oil Boiler Maintenance Contract (PPM & Reactive)

Notice Description

Oxford University Estate Services (OUES) are looking to engage with suppliers capable of operating its planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and statutory compliance works relating to boiler servicing within its built property estate through a specific trade-based contract. The contract length is still be determined, but will likely be for a minimum period of 3 years with an additional 2 x 2-year extensions, subject to satisfactory performance. The University has approximately 450 buildings within the functional estate and the University's portfolio of privately-let accommodation includes 43 housing units in Wytham village, 41 in central Oxford and 33 properties for professorial appointments. These vary in size between one-bedroom flats and six-bedroom houses within Oxfordshire. Most of these buildings are within the Oxford ring road. This contract covers over 1,000 assets. Please could we ask you to confirm whether you wish to be considered further by registering on the University of Oxford In-tend procurement portal available here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxford/aspx/Home

Planning Information

Please register your interest on the University of Oxford In-tend procurement portal here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxford/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05953c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054405-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Contact Name
Joe Stock
Contact Email
joe.stock@admin.ox.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 2JD
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Carfax & Jericho
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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