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Provision of the servicing and maintenance of air conditioning and ventilation equipment throughout the City of Southend-on-Sea

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 15:01

Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 09:38

Planning

23 Sep 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council is managing a procurement process titled "Provision of the servicing and maintenance of air conditioning and ventilation equipment throughout the City of Southend-on-Sea," focused on the Services industry within the UK region. The process is currently at the award stage, following an open procedure method, having commenced with an award on 2nd April 2026, and the contract period scheduled to begin on 1st June 2026, ending on 31st May 2029, with the possibility of extension up to three years. The contract, valued at £354,528, aims to service and maintain air conditioning equipment across several types of public buildings, excluding housing stock, and includes schools and community buildings. Key requirements for potential contractors include possessing F-Gas Certification with a planned maintenance schedule and a 24-hour response time prioritized in some instances.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specializing in air conditioning and ventilation services, particularly those already holding necessary certifications and industry qualifications. With the requirement for both planned maintenance and responsive repairs, businesses equipped to provide comprehensive HVAC solutions are ideal candidates. The inclusion of options for replacement equipment and adaptable site management under the JCT Measured Term Contract suggests room for expansion and diversification within the scope of work. Potential participants are encouraged to be flexible due to potential government reorganization which could change the scope and nature of services needed, thereby providing additional avenues for those adaptable to dynamic local government frameworks. Additionally, vendors should be prepared for potential growth influenced by changes from Local Government Reorganisation initiatives in Essex, indicating a substantive long-term partnership with Southend-on-Sea City Council.

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Notice Title

Provision of the servicing and maintenance of air conditioning and ventilation equipment throughout the City of Southend-on-Sea

Notice Description

Southend on Sea City Council is seeking to engage an experienced and qualified supplier to fulfil low value installations, servicing, maintenance and responsive repairs to air conditioning and ventilation equipment within Public Buildings (excluding Housing Stock) and delegated properties (i.e. Schools and Community Buildings). The contract will a 24-hour response to call outs with a 1-hour response time in respect to some buildings. The contract will include a planned service and maintenance schedule and schedule of rates for repairs and new works. All potential contractors must hold F-Gas Certification. The duration of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 3 years. The contract will be let under a JCT Measured Term Contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: At the request of the Council the addition / omission of sites, replacement equipment all in accordance with the JCT Measured Term Contract 2024 Edition and Pricing Schedules.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 3 (three) occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at the Council's sole discretion, by the Council giving the Successful Supplier not less than 3 (three) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable).

Planning Information

Early Market Engagement: Southend-on-Sea City Council wishes to receive information and market knowledge from potential suppliers within the air conditioning and ventilation servicing and maintenance sector. The Market Engagement Documents can be accessed via: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=690ee163-8d98-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=b16526a7-7dbd-e611-8118-000c29c9ba21 The deadline for receipt of clarification requests or further information requests, relating to this process is: 18:00 on Wednesday 8th October 2025. The deadline for submission of completed responses relating to this process is: 12:00 noon on Tuesday 14th October 2025. Procurement reference: DN791548.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a079
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033902-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£354,528 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-12-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R & A MECHANICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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