This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2026 at 12:19

Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Chelmsford City Council recently completed a public procurement process for the "Hylands House Boiler Replacement Works," in the UKH36 region of Chelmsford, United Kingdom. The procurement fell under the 'works' category and was conducted through an open competition specifically meant for below-threshold projects. The two-stage process aimed to replace the boiler system at Hylands House, with technical requirements being the primary shortlisting criteria. The contract was awarded to Clairglow Heating Ltd, an SME based in Sevenoaks, with the contract period set from 5th October 2026 to 12th December 2026. The entire process, including the stages of tender and award, adhered to the legal basis outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents ample opportunities for mechanical contractors specialising in boiler and mechanical installations. Companies skilled in central-heating boiler installations would find this project particularly well-suited to their capabilities. SMEs looking to establish or expand their portfolio in government contracts will find the Chelmsford City Council's approach to procurement, which involves open competitions, advantageous for gaining entry and recognition in public sector projects. The emphasis on technical requirements ensures that quality-focused organisations can effectively compete based on their expertise and service offerings.

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Notice Title

Hylands House Boiler Replacement Works

Notice Description

Regulated Below Threshold Shortlisting Process based on Technical Requirements - The Council undertook a 2-stage process to award a contract for the replacement of Hylands House boiler system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065565-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42160000 - Boiler installations

44621200 - Boilers

44621220 - Central-heating boilers

45331110 - Boiler installation work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£455,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 12 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Chelmsford City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH36 Heart of Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Clairglow Heating Ltd

Further Information

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