Tender

North Northamptonshire Council Replacement of Croyland School Boilers RFQ

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking qualified contractors for the refurbishment and replacement of boiler sets and heat emitters at Croyland Primary School, located in Wellingborough. This public procurement process, classified under the works category and specifically involving central-heating and boiler installation, is currently at the tender stage. This open tender process is governed by the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54 and seeks submissions electronically via the Council's e-procurement tool, In-tend. Interested contractors have until 9th February 2026, 12:00 p.m. to submit their bids. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 30th March 2026 and conclude by 28th August 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in mechanical heating systems, electrical wiring for mechanical plants, and construction work involving insulation and gas regulation equipment installation. The project value is estimated at £400,000 (gross £480,000), making it an attractive opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) familiar with public sector contracts. Given its focus on quality (accounting for 60% of the evaluation criteria) and price (40%), businesses with a proven track record of delivering high-standard workmanship efficiently should consider competing in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council Replacement of Croyland School Boilers RFQ

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council are seeking an experienced and qualified contractor to undertake the full refurbishment and replacement of boiler sets and heat emitters at Croyland Primary School, Wellingborough. The project comprises of a full Mechanical heating refurbishment of an existing Primary school in Wellingborough. The works involves the replacement of all the Heat Emitters throughout the school, new CT and VT Heating pipework, new control panel, new plantroom including pump sets, boiler flues, pipework, new boilers. *Strip out of existing services including Heat Emitters, Boilers, Control Panel, pump sets, Pipework, Insulation, Pressurisation Unit. *All elements of the Builders work is to be allowed for within the Mechanical Tender. *Mechanical Contractor is to allow for all electrical wiring to Mechanical Plant such as the fan convectors and trace heating on the roof top mounted pipework. To access the full technical specification and to express an interest in this RFQ opportunity, all interested providers must have access to the Council's e-procurement tool, In-tend. All new users are able to create an account for free. The following link will provide further information. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002749-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45320000 - Insulation work

45331100 - Central-heating installation work

45331110 - Boiler installation work

45333100 - Gas regulation equipment installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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