Award

Natural Gas Boiler & Gas Water Heater

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2026 at 14:49

TenderUpdate

22 Oct 2025 at 10:43

Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford recently concluded its procurement process for a maintenance contract related to natural gas boilers and gas water heaters. The award phase, dated 23 February 2026, saw this contract secured by Modern Heating Services Ltd. The project focuses on the upkeep of installations across Salford's university campuses, located in the North West England region (UKD34). The procurement was conducted using an open method, allowing competition below the threshold, and culminated in a three-year term contract with potential extension for up to two additional years. This tender is classified under the 'Construction work' category, with maintenance services specified through CPV codes, namely gas appliance maintenance services, gas heaters, and water heaters. Key dates related to submission were within October 2025, highlighting an active procurement timeline throughout that period.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services for heating equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing a swift emergency response service. With the procurement criteria focusing heavily on quality, making up 60% of the award criteria alongside price, it encourages businesses that can ensure reliable service and robust quality assurance measures. The size and scope of the project make it ideal for companies experienced in handling large portfolios, offering potential growth through expansion in public sector contracts. Furthermore, the fixed-price nature of the contract offers financial predictability, appealing to businesses adept at managing costs within set budgeting constraints. This procurement process could serve as a significant growth driver for suitable entities aiming to enhance their footprint in the maintenance sector.

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Notice Title

Natural Gas Boiler & Gas Water Heater

Notice Description

The University of Salford wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced maintenance company on a three-year term contract basis (with an option to extend for up to a further two years, whether in single or multiple extensions), to undertake the test and maintenance duties on multiple installations on their "Site Wide" portfolio of buildings across the University of Salford's campuses. The maintenance contract awarded to the successful tenderer will be a Fixed Price Contract in respect to the equipment schedule detailed within section 14 "Schedule of Assets" of this document. The contractor shall undertake all maintenance and renewals which may become necessary and provide an emergency call out service with a four-hour response time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a600
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016140-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment

39721411 - Gas heaters

45000000 - Construction work

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£34,049 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Additional Buyers

ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Epsom and Ewell
Electoral Ward
Woodcote & Langley Vale
Westminster Constituency
Epsom and Ewell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MODERN HEATING SERVICES

Further Information

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