This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2026 at 08:10

Award

11 May 2026 at 15:36

TenderCancellation

08 May 2026 at 09:13

Award

13 Apr 2026 at 20:47

TenderUpdate

04 Feb 2026 at 16:03

Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Derbyshire County Council involves the servicing and maintenance of air conditioning and air handling units throughout Derbyshire. The contract, identified as PRP291, falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of building installations. Conducted through an open procurement procedure, the contract was awarded to William Freer Limited on 20th May 2026. This contract, valued at £389,654.40, will commence on 21st May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2027, with potential extensions available up to 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in HVAC services, particularly those with expertise in servicing air conditioning systems. SMEs, such as William Freer Limited, have proven successful in this open procedure, further confirming that companies with strong technical capabilities and competitive pricing could enhance their business growth by securing long-term government contracts like this one. Engaging in such public sector opportunities can aid businesses in broadening their market reach and establishing a reputation in delivering essential maintenance services to public authorities.

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Notice Title

PRP291 Servicing and Repairs of Air Conditioning and Air Handling Units/ Heating Ventilation (HVAC)

Notice Description

Contractor to carry out the servicing and maintenance of air conditioning and air handling units to all of their premises throughout the county of Derbyshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060303
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047505-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£449,424 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£324,712 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2029-10-30

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active, Cancelled

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLIAM FREER

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