Tender

Gas Central Heating Installations

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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TenderCancellation

08 Jan 2026 at 09:56

Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

Ipswich Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "Gas Central Heating Installations," categorized under the "works" industry. The procurement is set to occur in Ipswich, United Kingdom, focusing on the renewal of gas boilers and central heating installations within its housing portfolio. The tender process is at the "active" stage, with a deadline for submissions on 24th February 2026 at 11:00am. Interested businesses should address clarification questions by 3rd February 2026 at 4:00pm. The procurement is being conducted via an open competition method, allowing electronic submissions through www.suffolksourcing.uk.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in boiler installations, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and gas-fitting installation work. It offers a maximum contract value of £4,200,000, creating significant potential for business growth. The contract period is set to start on 1st June 2026 and will end on 31st May 2029, with the possibility of renewal for up to two more years. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate. The award criteria focus on 60% pricing and 40% quality, providing an achievable opportunity for companies that can deliver high-quality service at a competitive price.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gas Central Heating Installations

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the renewal of Gas Boilers and/or full Gas central Heating Installations within its housing portfolio. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 24th February 2026 at 11:00am. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 3rd February 2026 at 16:00pm which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060113
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001295-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42160000 - Boiler installations

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45331100 - Central-heating installation work

45331110 - Boiler installation work

45333000 - Gas-fitting installation work

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
BE
Contact Email
procurement@ipswich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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