Tender

Commercial & Communal Plant, Pipework and Ventilation Servicing & Repairs Services

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Nov 2025 at 14:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council, a sub-central government public authority, has initiated a tender seeking a supplier for the provision of Commercial & Communal Plant, Pipework and Ventilation Servicing & Repairs Services. The procurement process, using an open procedure, is currently at the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 on 11 December 2025 via the Kent Business Portal. The contract is scheduled to commence on 6 January 2026, lasting for five years with a possible extension of up to three years, contingent upon the satisfactory performance of the services rendered. The services, classified under the CPV code for repair and maintenance services, will be delivered in the UKJ4 region, United Kingdom. The total estimated contract value is £2,640,000 gross.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those experienced in servicing plant, pipework, and ventilation systems. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. With quality and price weighted at 40% and 60% respectively in the award criteria, competitive pricing coupled with high service standards would be advantageous. By securing this contract, businesses can significantly expand their service offerings within the public sector and gain a central role in maintaining critical infrastructure for Canterbury City Council over the long term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial & Communal Plant, Pipework and Ventilation Servicing & Repairs Services

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of Commercial & Communal Plant, Pipework and Ventilation Servicing & Repairs Services and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The specific requirements for the above are detailed in the Suite of Documents. It should be noted that by submitting a tender, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence 6 January 2026 and will continue for a period of 5 years, (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract) and may be extended for a period of up to 3 years, subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing. You are required to complete and return the Non disclosure agreement in order for the pricing matrix to be issued to you. Please note this MUST BE RETURNED AS A MESSAGE where you attach the signed document via the portal. Do not upload this as a response, as this is a locked box and not opened until the tender deadline. Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Thursday 11 December 2025 Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered) To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=993557846

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: May be extended for a period of up to 3 years, subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05debd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072826-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2031 Over 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
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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