Tender

Hylands House Boiler Replacement Works

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Chelmsford City Council is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Hylands House Boiler Replacement Works," situated in Chelmsford, Essex. This procurement relates to the installation of two oil-fired boilers, categorised under industry types including boiler installations and mechanical works. The procurement method is open and below threshold, indicating an open competition for interested parties. The tender, identified by the code ocds-h6vhtk-05ff64, invites responses from experienced mechanical contractors, with key deadlines being the enquiry period end on 19th January 2026 and the submission period closing on 26th January 2026. The entire project is scheduled between 5th October 2026 and 12th December 2026, with a gross estimated value of £264,000.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in mechanical and boiler installation works. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as suitability criteria are favourable to them. The open competition format ensures that a broad range of skilled contractors can engage, offering their expertise to fulfil the technical requirements outlined in the tender. Businesses with a focus on high-quality technical execution stand a strong chance of securing this contract, contributing not only to their portfolio but also to enhancing their reputation within the public sector contracting space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hylands House Boiler Replacement Works

Notice Description

Regulated Below Threshold Shortlisting Process based on Technical Requirements - The Council is seeking Stage 1 responses from experienced mechanical contractors for the replacement of two oil fired boilers at Hylands House, Chelmsford Essex CM2 8WQ. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Boiler-installations./KJT79T2XRS To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KJT79T2XRS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000334-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 12 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@chelmsford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01245 606774

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
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

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