Planning

DBC (SLR) Commercial Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Services.

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 10:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dacorum Borough Council, operating as a sub-central government public authority, is embarking on the procurement planning stage for a significant Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Services contract. The process involves preliminary market engagement intended to shape the procurement strategy and refine contract specifications. Scheduled to conclude on 31st January 2026, this engagement phase aims to gather industry insights. The procurement covers services in the Hemel Hempstead area (UKH23), with the contract period set from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2031, and the potential for renewal until 2036. The contract's total estimated value is £10.8 million, indicating a substantial opportunity within the services industry category.

This tender presents an excellent business growth opportunity for companies specialising in HVAC services, especially those with capabilities in statutory compliance, maintenance, repairs, installations, and integrating with systems. Companies that can provide remote building management system access and adhere to key performance indicators will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The suitability criteria indicate that small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to apply. Participation in the preliminary market engagement can allow businesses to understand better the scope and requirements of the upcoming tender, positioning them to compete more effectively when the tender reaches the procurement stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBC (SLR) Commercial Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Services.

Notice Description

Commercial HVAC Services Contract for statutory compliance, maintenance, repairs and installations, including integration with MRI and Orchard systems, remote BMS access, and KPI/open-book performance management.

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement Dacorum Borough Council is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) in accordance with section 16 of the Procurement Act 2023. The purpose of this engagement is to inform the development of the procurement strategy, specification, contract structure and evaluation approach for a forthcoming Commercial Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Services contract. Interested organisations are invited to provide non-binding feedback on the proposed scope of services, delivery model, contract term, commercial structure, performance management approach and market capacity. Participation in this engagement is voluntary and will not form part of any future procurement process, nor will it confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent competition. All information shared as part of this engagement will be treated as indicative and non-contractual. The Council reserves the right to amend or not proceed with the procurement following completion of the engagement. Tender Documents can be downloaded from the portal and any correspondence regarding tenders must be submitted via the portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Suppliers must register to use the portal and will receive alerts for relevant tenders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060272
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001709-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45333200 - Gas meter installation work

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dacorum.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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