Tender

Framework Agreement For Gas Heating Replacement To Council Housing Properties In The Falkirk Area

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council is initiating a procurement process through an open procedure to establish a framework agreement for gas heating replacement within council housing properties located in the Falkirk area. This tender is classified under the construction industry category and involves comprehensive works including the installation of gas central heating systems, removal of existing systems, and associated builder and electrical tasks. The procurement stage is active with a tender period ending on 24 October 2025, followed by the commencement of the award period on the same day. The framework is intended to last for three years with a possible extension, and the anticipated contract value is approximately £5,100,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and heating system installations. Organisations with expertise in delivering quality construction work and managing large-scale heating projects will find this contract particularly advantageous. The selection process will consider price and quality, with a focus on selecting providers that can deliver the most economically advantageous tenders. Businesses capable of forming part of a framework agreement with up to eight participants, and that meet the stated suitability criteria, should consider participating to expand their portfolios and strengthen their presence in the public sector market. Electronic submissions are encouraged to streamline the process.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement For Gas Heating Replacement To Council Housing Properties In The Falkirk Area

Notice Description

Installing gas central heating appliances and systems Removal of the existing heating systems Associated builder and electrical works

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement / framework will be conducted in 2No stages: Stage 1 - SPD submissions will be invited and assessed to identify Providers with the capability to carry out the works identified within the Framework documentation. Stage 2 - The framework documentation will contain detailed information relating to the requirements. Providers will provide tender documentation with regards to Price and Quality which will be assessed with a view to selecting the Most Economically Advantageous Tenders. The employer will seek to form a framework agreement with 3-8 Providers.

Renewal: The Framework end date is three calendar years hence (with the option to extend for up to 1 calendar year by mutual agreement).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058257-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Neil Wood
Contact Email
neil.wood@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01324504990

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9EE
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

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