Award

Gas safety, Heating and Plumbing Contract details

SOUTHDOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Award

15 Apr 2026 at 14:17

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 procurement process initiated by Southdown Housing Association for the "Gas safety, Heating and Plumbing Contract details" has reached the award stage, with Hedley Visick Ltd as the chosen contractor. This open procedure covers sites across Sussex, including locations such as Brighton, and falls within the works category, specifically focusing on plumbing and heating services. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £437,500, is set to start on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to end on 31st March 2029, with a possible extension until 31st March 2030, depending on the fulfilment of key performance indicators. The Southdown Housing Association, based in Lewes, continues to offer opportunities for SMEs to engage in public tenders that promote local business growth.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in plumbing, gas servicing, heating installation, and related trades. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with a strong track record in quality service delivery and competitive pricing, are well-suited to pursue similar contracts from Southdown Housing Association. As the market requirement is thoroughly understood with no need for market engagement, businesses with expertise in responsive repairs and replacement of gas and plumbing fixtures across the regions of UKJ22, UKJ21, and UKJ27 are especially encouraged to participate in future competitive bidding processes. Such contracts aid in establishing long-term client relationships and enhanced regional service presence.

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Notice Title

Gas safety, Heating and Plumbing Contract details

Notice Description

Gas safety, Heating and Plumbing Contract details for sites across Sussex including Brighton

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034317-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£364,583 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHDOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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