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02 Oct 2025 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council is initiating a tender process for the replacement of boilers at Cwmaber Infants School, located in Hengoed, United Kingdom. The project falls under the industry category of boiler installation work and heating engineering services. Potential contractors are required to complete installation and commissioning within a four-week period during the school term, with careful scheduling to avoid service disruptions. The procurement process follows an open competition method, with a procurement status described as active. The tender period is set to conclude on 17th October 2025, with enquiries allowed up until 10th October 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals electronically through the Proactis platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in heating engineering and mechanical services to expand their portfolio, particularly those capable of executing projects within tight deadlines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this contract, which may foster growth by engaging with a public authority project under Welsh devolved regulations. Given the project's scope, businesses with experience in educational infrastructure and working within active school environments are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. Successful engagement in this project can enhance the contractor's credibility and potentially open doors for further collaborations with public sector organisations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

5454 - Cwmaber Infants School - Boiler Replacement

Notice Description

Bidders are invited to submit a tender for the provision of two new boilers and associated plant in the boiler room at Cwmaber Infants School. The scope of the project is fully described in this ITT and supporting documentation but in summary the scope is: - The contractor shall cost all necessary resources including weekend and overtime working to allow the project to be completed within the specified contract period. - Carefully survey all services in the existing boiler rooms and remove all redundant mechanical and electrical services including any brackets and containment. When removed, the building structure shall be made good. - The contractor shall install and set to work the two new boilers and flues and configure existing controls for the new boilers. All new and existing services within the boiler room are to insulated as specified. - The contractor shall employ the boiler manufacturer's commissioning engineers to commission the new boilers and certify them. The timescale for the work is 4 weeks from commencement of the contract. It is planned to carry out these works during term time with no loss of service to the school. If any service shut downs are required these shall be arranged out of hours or at the October half term holiday. Contractors shall submit a detailed programme of works when submitting their costs for the project. The Contractors shall detail all key timings showing as a minimum, site setup, plant delivery, re-instatement works and commissioning and how this will be achieved in the 4-week period given.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a730
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061861-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

42160000 - Boiler installations

44621000 - Radiators and boilers

45331110 - Boiler installation work

71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£61,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

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