This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 13:55

Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Bernicia Group, headquartered at Oakwood Way, Ashington, has concluded the procurement process for "Commercial Boiler Servicing and Repairs." This tender falls under the services category and focuses on the maintenance and repair of heating systems in Bernicia's housing schemes and commercial buildings across the UKC region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open method and utilised a competitive flexible procedure. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 20th May 2026, with a contract period starting on 1st June 2026 and running until 31st May 2028, with potential extensions up to 2031. The awarded contract, valued at £1,200,000, will be carried out by Robert Kirkland's (Blyth), with the agreement covering annual servicing, repairs, and emergency response to boiler system faults.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in heating and boiler maintenance services. Companies with expertise in routine services, emergency repairs, and component replacements could find substantial growth prospects through this contract. Given the contract's recurring nature and geographical focus, regional service providers can benefit from a long-term relationship with a reputable public undertaking like Bernicia Group. The flexible competitive procedure invites businesses to demonstrate their ability to offer reliable, cost-effective solutions within the stipulated contract terms, promoting a collaborative approach to service delivery and maintenance excellence.

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Notice Title

Commercial Boiler Servicing and Repairs

Notice Description

Bernicia are looking for a specialist heating contractor to carry out servicing and repairs on boilers and heating systems in Bernicia housing schemes and commercial buildings. Servicing to be conducted on an annual basis and include a thorough inspection, cleaning and testing of the boiler and its components. Repairs to include replacing worn parts and carrying out emergency repairs when faults occur. A full specification will be provided in the ITT Stage of this tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d01f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046482-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-06-20

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BERNICIA GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHINGTON
Postcode
NE6 3XF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Walker
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROBERT KIRKLAND'S (BLYTH

Further Information

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