Tender

BMS Servicing

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Ipswich Borough Council has announced a tender titled "BMS Servicing," seeking a qualified contractor to service and potentially upgrade their Priva Building Management Systems (BMS). This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance work related to heating plants and systems. It is part of an open competition procurement method, below the threshold. The tender is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with key deadlines set for the enquiry period ending on 30th January 2026 and the tender period concluding on 16th February 2026. Interested parties are to submit electronically via the council's portal, with the expected contract period spanning from 19th March 2026 to 18th March 2028, and potential extensions up to 2030.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in HVAC systems, particularly those experienced with BMS installations and servicing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, aligning with the Council's reserved participation criteria. With an award criterion weighted at 60% price and 40% quality, companies with competitive pricing and strong service quality have a strategic chance to secure this contract, thereby enabling business growth through long-term engagement with a public authority. Additionally, successful completion of this contract could enhance business portfolios and credentials in public contract servicing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BMS Servicing

Notice Description

The Council is looking to appoint a competent and experienced contractor to complete the required servicing of the installed Priva BMS systems, which may include the upgrading of system software, investigation of any active alarms, checking the calibration of sensors, checking the correct switching and operation connecting to control system. These works are required to enable the Council to monitor and maintain the Councils equipment and systems within their sites.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004426-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

50721000 - Commissioning of heating installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
BE
Contact Email
procurement@ipswich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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