Tender

Maintenance, Repair and Billing Services Support for District Heating

BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

05 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 19:05

Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 21:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Maintenance, Repair and Billing Services Support for District Heating" is led by Basildon Borough Council, located at The Basildon Centre, Basildon, SS14 1DL, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of services, specifically preventive maintenance, and meter reading service, with a focus on the Langdon Hills District Heating System. The procurement procedures are in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions extended to 26th January 2026, while the award is expected by 12th March 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure, ensuring a fair and competitive process for interested parties, with a significant contract value of approximately £2.3 million.

This procurement opportunity presents a valuable prospect for businesses specialising in energy supply, preventive maintenance services, and meter management. The tender is ideal for businesses, including SMEs, with expertise in managing district heating systems, offering comprehensive billing support, and performing equipment maintenance. The open procurement method allows various firms to participate, thus facilitating business growth through potential multi-year contracts. With the tender aimed at maintaining vital infrastructure in the Basildon region, companies capable of delivering high-quality services will find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a strong foothold in public sector contracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance, Repair and Billing Services Support for District Heating

Notice Description

The Client wishes to employ a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to undertake the management and maintenance of the Langdon Hills District Heating System The services that this contract is expected to include relate to four discrete elements namely (i) Supply of Energy, (ii) Maintenance of District Heating Plant, (iii) Meter Reading and Billing Support (iv) Lighting The production and supply of hot water to meet the demand across the Estate for space heating and domestic hot water. Maintain the primary distribution circuits, temperature and quantity of hot water necessary to meet the demand across the Estate for space heating and domestic water requirements. Meter Management and Billing support The contracting authority is Basildon Borough Council and any Successor Body meaning one or more entities which assumes any of the Council's functions (as applicable) as a result of Local Government Reform (LGR).Such successor body or bodies may be, without limitation, a local authority, a combined county authority, a strategic authority or any other status determined pursuant to the Devolution and LGR Legislation. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1004043975

Lot Information

Supply of Energy, Maintenance & Repair of the District Heating System. Maintenance of Lighting

The production and supply of hot water to meet the demand. To maintain in good condition and repair the existing boiler house plant and associated heat distribution systems. Maintain the primary distribution circuits, temperature and quantity of hot water. Lighting support owner occupier and leaseholders in the provision of in dwelling servicing and advice.

Renewal: a further one year made up of multiple or single extensions up to a maximum of one year,

Meter Management and Billing support

Operate and maintain all Heat Meters and associated equipment. *Measurement of consumption via quarterly meter readings. *Support Basildon heating team in responding to enquiries from the raising of quarter billing in arrears.

Renewal: a further one year made up of multiple or single extensions up to a maximum of one year,

Planning Information

The Council are issuing this notice in line with Section 16(1) of the Procurement Act 23 (PA 23): Preparing tender documents for issue. The Council will be advertising the Tender shortly, if you would like to register your interest please message via the portal Tenderbox, Access Code: DHF8X3XUZ3 by the deadline 3rd December 2025. The Council will invite you to the opportunity once the notice is issued. Please note: participation does not guarantee future contract award. All interested suppliers can participate. All suppliers will be treated equally and tender responses evaluated as per the tender evaluation criteria specified in the tender documents. A conflicts of interest assessment will be conducted, please declare any potential conflicts you maybe aware of.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000333-2026
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

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

65500000 - Meter reading service

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,922,375 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,922,375 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 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
BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Angela Vine
Contact Email
angela.vine@basildon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441268 533333

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS14 1DL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
St Martin's
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

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