Award

Gas safety, Heating and Plumbing

SOUTHDOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 15:52

TenderUpdate

11 Dec 2025 at 12:19

Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Southdown Housing Association, located in Lewes, United Kingdom, has reached the contract award stage for their Gas Safety, Heating, and Plumbing services. This tender falls under the industry category of works, specifically central-heating radiators, boilers, and plumbing installations. The open procedure procurement method was utilised, and the award was announced on 2nd February 2026. The contract, valued at £525,000 gross, with an amount of £437,500, is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2029, with a potential one-year extension. Key geographical service areas include the UKJ2 region. The standstill period ends on 11th February 2026, with a prospective contract signature by 25th February 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs specialising in gas safety, heating installations, and plumbing services to secure substantial work that could lead to future business growth. With quality and cost weighted at 60% and 40% respectively in the award criteria, businesses capable of delivering high-quality work at competitive prices will be well-suited for these opportunities. The involvement of the selected supplier, Hedley Visick, an SME itself, highlights an encouraging environment for smaller enterprises to engage in public sector contracts. The contract allows for a potential renewal, further extending business prospects and fostering a long-term client relationship with Southdown Housing Association.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gas safety, Heating and Plumbing

Notice Description

Gas safety, Heating and Plumbing UK6 per previous UK4

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A one year extension may be awarded if the contract is running well, this decision is wholly at the discretion

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009103-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44620000 - Central-heating radiators and boilers and parts

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45332000 - Plumbing and drain-laying work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£437,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£437,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£437,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHDOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Will Jeffery
Contact Email
purchasing.tenders@southdown.org
Contact Phone
+441273405800

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1JU
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEDLEY VISICK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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