Tender

Residential Central Heating Installations

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 10:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In a procurement initiative led by Ipswich Borough Council, a tender for "Residential Central Heating Installations" has been announced. This project focuses on renewing gas boilers in cases where they are beyond economical repair and performing full central heating upgrades. It is particularly targeted at the central heating industry, classified under CPV codes like central-heating boilers and installation work. Located in Ipswich, United Kingdom, the procurement stage is currently active with an open, below-threshold competition methodology. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 17 February 2026 and a submission deadline scheduled for 10 March 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £4,200,000, with the contract period set from 22 June 2026 to 21 June 2029, potentially extendable by an additional 24 months.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses proficient in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning installations, particularly those qualified under the Gas Safe Register. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) operating within the East of England region now have a chance to enhance their portfolio with a prestigious client such as Ipswich Borough Council. With a balanced award criterion focusing 60% on price and 40% on quality, businesses that can offer competitive pricing while maintaining high quality will be well-suited to thrive in this open procurement process, ultimately contributing to sustained business growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residential Central Heating Installations

Notice Description

The requirement of the contract is to engage with a competent gas safe registered contractor who will be required to renew gas boilers in the event of existing boilers breaking down and being deemed to be BER (beyond economical repair), as well as replacing gas boilers and full central heating upgrades on a planned approach.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060bdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005624-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44621220 - Central-heating boilers

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45331100 - Central-heating installation work

45331110 - Boiler installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2029 3-4 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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