Tender

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

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

24 Mar 2026 at 11:19

Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 15:25

Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

Dacorum Borough Council, located in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, is actively seeking tenders for the Commercial Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Services contract. The current procurement stage is tender update as of 24 March 2026, with the invitation to tender (ITT) focusing on services related to statutory compliance, maintenance, and repairs across the Council’s non-domestic estate. The procurement falls under the category of services for the HVAC industry, with submission deadlines set for 5 May 2026 at 12:00 BST, and an anticipated award period ending on 22 June 2026. The procurement method is an open Competitive Flexible Procedure, ensuring an inclusive competition for qualified suppliers. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically through the Supply Hertfordshire e-tendering portal, emphasising compliance with the stipulated submission guidelines, with the contract valued at approximately £4,500,000 (GBP).

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services, particularly those experienced in statutory compliance and service management. With a gross contract value of £5,400,000, it brings potential for significant business growth for suppliers capable of delivering quality services under a long-term contract starting in August 2026 and extending up to 2036 with possible renewals based on performance. Companies that excel in mechanical building installations, central heating maintenance, cooling systems, and HVAC installations are well-suited to compete for this tender, especially if they can demonstrate strong capabilities in both quality performance and competitive pricing. This contract allows SMEs to engage effectively, promising sustained development by contributing to the performance management and reporting requirements expected by the Council.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Commercial HVAC services contract covering statutory compliance, planned and reactive maintenance, and associated repairs across the Council's non-domestic estate. The scope includes heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and associated plant, together with performance management, reporting and contract management requirements, as set out in the tender documentation. Tender documents must be downloaded from, and completed submissions returned via, the Council's e-tendering portal. Submissions made by any other means will not be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Any contract extensions will be subject to the level of performance of the Contractor.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060272
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026693-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

39715200 - Heating equipment

42160000 - Boiler installations

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

45232141 - Heating works

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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