Tender

Servicing and Repair of Commercial Gas Heating Equipment

NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 14:59

PlanningUpdate

01 Dec 2025 at 17:15

Planning

06 Nov 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process focuses on providing servicing and repair for commercial gas heating equipment, initiated by North Star Housing Group, a sub-central government public authority. The project, valued at £700,000, targets locations across the Tees Valley, North Yorkshire, County Durham, and Tyne and Wear, aiming to service the group's portfolio of approximately 4,000 properties. This tender, currently in the active stage, employs an open procedure with the opportunity closing on 24 March 2026. Interested parties should note the award period concluding on 8 May 2026, with the contract expected to begin on 1 July 2026 and potentially lasting until June 2034, subject to performance-based renewals.

This tender presents promising opportunities for SMEs specialised in gas appliance maintenance and repair services, as well as electrical and mechanical building installations. The contract's substantial value and geographical spread offer potential for businesses looking to expand their operations in the North East of England. Companies with expertise in delivering quality maintenance services and meeting technical and economic conditions of participation as outlined in procurement documents could be well-suited to compete. Additionally, with 40% of the award criteria based on price and 60% on quality, including social value considerations, businesses that can demonstrate a balanced approach between cost efficiency and high standards stand to benefit significantly.

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Notice Title

Servicing and Repair of Commercial Gas Heating Equipment

Notice Description

North Star Housing Group (NSHG) is a North East based Housing Association, their purpose is to provide affordable housing, invest in their communities and develop new homes across the Tees Valley, North Yorkshire, County Durham and Tyne and Wear. NSHG are responsible for approximately 4000 properties. NSHG intends to procure and enter into contract for the servicing, maintenance and repair of commercial gas heating equipment across 16 locations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract extension is subject to NSHG's discretion based on contractor performance.

Planning Information

To express an interest in tendering for this procurement please contact procurement@procure-plus.com, providing the name of the key contact for your organisation and the company name. Companies who express an interest will be sent the link to register for the tender when the Tender Notice is published. Suppliers are advised that this preliminary market engagement notice, and any expression of interest in receiving information about the procurement pursuant to this notice is not an invitation to participate in a competitive procurement process. NSHG reserves the right to not proceed with a procurement and does not guarantee that a procurement will be carried out within a given timescale.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018022-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2031-02-27

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP
Additional Buyers

PROCURE PLUS HOLDINGS LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THORNABY
Postcode
TS17 6QN
Post Town
Cleveland
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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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