Tender

Boiler and Gas Servicing Contract

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 15:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council, acting as the buyer in this procurement process, has issued an open tender titled "Boiler and Gas Servicing Contract" under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. This contract involves servicing equipment across various premises in the St Helens region (UKD7) for a period of three years with an option to extend for an additional two years. The industry category is centred on repair and maintenance services of machinery, with an estimated gross value of £300,000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 2nd February 2026, and the contract award anticipated to be made by 2nd March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and could extend until 31st March 2031 if renewal options are utilised.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality yet cost-effective solutions. The open procedure allows for broad participation, welcoming bids from small to medium enterprises, given the emphasis on suitability for SMEs stated in the tender details. With a weighted evaluation criterion of 65% for cost and 35% for quality, businesses focusing on competitive pricing while maintaining service standards would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this servicing contract can secure a stable revenue stream over several years, providing a solid foundation for business growth and market expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Boiler and Gas Servicing Contract

Notice Description

Servicing of equipment at various premises for 3 years plus 2 additional 1 year extensions

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060133
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001162-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-05-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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