Tender

Gas safety, Heating and Plumbing

SOUTHDOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

Southdown Housing Association is conducting an open procurement process for a contract titled "Gas Safety, Heating and Plumbing" in the UKJ2 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, categorised under works, aims to secure services for the maintenance, replacement, and responsive repairs of plumbing and gas fixtures. This is part of a standard service contract renewal, and the process adheres to the legal framework outlined in the 2023/54 UKPGA. The procurement is currently active, with submissions due by 17:00 on 21st January 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026, with a term ending on 31st March 2029, and an optional one-year extension based on performance.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated in the suitability criteria. Companies specialising in central-heating radiators, boilers, plumbing, and sanitary works will find this tender particularly beneficial. The open procedure offers a level playing field, encouraging competitive bids based on a weighted criterion of 60% quality and 40% cost. Businesses that can demonstrate strong technical and economic capabilities, as outlined in the tender documents, stand a good chance of securing this lucrative contract, valued gross at £525,000. The contract provides a stable, long-term business engagement with the potential for extension, offering growth prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gas safety, Heating and Plumbing

Notice Description

This procurement is for the provision of Plumbing and gas service , replacements and responsive repairs associated. Full details are available in the documents attached

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/081930-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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