Tender

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for Air Conditioning Systems at Locations Within Boston

BOSTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

Boston Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contract focused on the maintenance of air conditioning systems at various council-operated locations within Boston. This tender, under the category of services, specifically targets the repair and maintenance services and air-conditioning appliances industry. The procurement process is at the "Tender" stage, with an open competition method valued at £80,000. Prospective suppliers must submit their applications via the PSPS electronic tendering portal by 1st December 2025. Enquiries can be made until 24th November 2025, allowing businesses ample time to clarify their questions before submission.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in air conditioning maintenance and repair services to expand their portfolio by working with a local government body. The contract offers the potential for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as these organisations are given preference. The project is set to start on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2030, with the possibility of a one-year extension. This long-term opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to establish or solidify their presence in the maintenance sector within the UK public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for Air Conditioning Systems at Locations Within Boston

Notice Description

Boston Borough Council are seeking quotations for a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contract for Air Conditioning Systems across multiple council-operated sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract can be extended for one year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d473
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068655-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

39717000 - Fans and air-conditioning appliances

39717200 - Air-conditioning appliances

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOSTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Abbie Holloway
Contact Email
procurement@pspsl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOSTON
Postcode
PE21 8QR
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

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