This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

16 Jun 2026 at 09:53

TenderUpdate

13 Mar 2026 at 12:09

TenderUpdate

25 Feb 2026 at 10:40

Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for Residential Central Heating Installations, initiated by Ipswich Borough Council, has experienced a recent development. As of 16th June 2026, the tender for this project was cancelled due to an incorrect pricing structure in the Schedule of Rates, which led to inconsistent pricing submissions. The council, located in Ipswich, UK, initiated this procurement under the open method, aiming at works within the Suffolk region. Initially, the procurement was active with a planned contract period starting from 22nd June 2026, extending up to 21st June 2029, with possible renewals. However, due adherence to legislative frameworks necessitated the cancellation to maintain fairness and accuracy in the procurement process.

This tender presented significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, thanks to its reserved participation requirements. Businesses specialising in central heating, boiler installation, and air-conditioning systems would have been well-suited to compete for this opportunity, with a substantial contract value indicating a lucrative prospect. The open procurement method also suggested a welcoming competitive field, allowing numerous companies to participate, provided they are competent and gas safe registered. Although the tender has been cancelled, future iterations of the project may arise, offering potential opportunities for businesses ready to adhere to strategic procurement criteria.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060bdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056504-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
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
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH 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
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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