Tender

Domestic Gas Boiler/Appliance Maintenance and Annual Servicing/Safety Checks

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council has announced a procurement opportunity for gas appliance maintenance services titled "Domestic Gas Boiler/Appliance Maintenance and Annual Servicing/Safety Checks." This tender, classified under the CPV code 50531200, falls within the services industry category. The procurement process aims to establish a framework agreement with Gas Safe registered contractors for the maintenance and annual servicing/safety checks of council housing properties in the Falkirk Council area. The process is currently in the tender stage, with a revised submission deadline set for the 4th of December, 2025 at 11:00 AM. The contracted works are expected to commence on the 1st of April, 2026, running through to the 31st of March, 2030. This open procedure tender allows for up to five contractors to be appointed, enabling a competitive environment based on qualitative and price criteria, weighted at 30% and 70% respectively.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the gas appliance maintenance sector to expand their operations by partnering with a regional authority. Suitable businesses are those experienced in gas heating maintenance, currently registered with Gas Safe, and capable of fulfilling requirements detailed under Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. Successful contractors must demonstrate financial stability, holding relevant insurance and accredited certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001. Businesses can enhance their service offerings by engaging with community benefits, such as providing modern apprenticeships and aligning with local community action plans. This framework allows businesses to secure steady work over several years, thus providing a platform for sustained business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domestic Gas Boiler/Appliance Maintenance and Annual Servicing/Safety Checks

Notice Description

Falkirk Council wishes to undertake a tendering process to enter into a Framework Agreement with suitably experienced Gas Safe registered contractors for the provision of Gas Heating Maintenance and Annual Servicing/Safety Checks to Council Housing Properties within the Falkirk Council Area of operation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Domestic Gas Heating Maintenance and Annual Servicing/Safety Checks to Council Housing Properties within the Falkirk Council Areas of Operations. Key aims is the delivery of annual service & safety checks of all Council gas central heating installations to all applicable Council houses within the Falkirk Council Area, timeously and to the required standard, providing a competitive, reliable and customer-focused service. The works mainly comprise of:- - Maintenance Service of gas appliances including all breakdowns - Emergency response time of 3 hours of notification - 24 hours / 7 days a week emergency cover - Provide sufficient heating (temporary heaters) and hot water facilities in the event that gas appliances will be inoperative overnight or long period of time. - Provision of spare parts and components - Annual Safety Checks/Servicing as instructed on a monthly basis. Where hot water facilities are unavailable, the Contractor should aim to re-instate hot water supplies within 24 hours as per the Priority 1 response requirement or provide a temporary means of supply until rectification of issue. Arranging program of service works as instructed to ensure each Council property with gas appliances is safety checked within the timescales provided. This is a framework agreement to which a maximum of up to 5 contractors will be appointed. In practice The Authority may therefore utilise a number of organisations for provision of the service dependent on price, availability and local circumstances. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d80c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075803-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20252 weeks 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
November 2029

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324506070

Buyer Location

Locality
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

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