Award

Commercial & Communal Plant, Pipework & Ventilation Servicing & Repairs

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Dec 2025 at 12:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council has concluded the award phase of its procurement process for "Commercial & Communal Plant, Pipework & Ventilation Servicing & Repairs," which falls under the services industry. This process was completed on 17 December 2025, with the awarded contract set to commence on 6 January 2026. The duration of the contract is planned for 5 years, with a potential extension of up to 3 years based on performance. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, indicating below-threshold competition, and the overall contract amount is valued at £2,640,000 gross. The area of coverage is primarily Kent, within the UKJ4 region, with repair and maintenance services as the main category.

This procurement opportunity opens up avenues for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises, as demonstrated by the award to Robert Heath Heating Limited, a SME based in New Malden. Businesses engaged in repair and maintenance services within the specified geographical region may find similar tenders beneficial for expansion, especially those familiar with servicing commercial and communal heating and ventilation systems. The extension clause in the contract offers additional prospects for prolonged engagement, fostering stable and continued business development with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial & Communal Plant, Pipework & Ventilation Servicing & Repairs

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 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 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1001935462

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083770-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@canterbury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01227862000

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROBERT HEATH HEATING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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