Award

Gas and Oil Heating & Hot Water Systems - Legislative Preventative and Optional Reactive Maintenance

DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Award

30 Mar 2026 at 09:59

Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority conducted an open procurement process for the maintenance of gas and oil heating and hot water systems across Dorset and Wiltshire. This contract, entitled "Gas and Oil Heating & Hot Water Systems - Legislative Preventative and Optional Reactive Maintenance," falls under the services category, focusing on essential maintenance works to ensure compliance with legislative standards. The procurement process culminated in the award stage on 30th March 2026, and the awarded contracts are scheduled to commence on 15th April 2026, with a three-year duration and the possibility of a 12-month extension. Significant dates include the standstill period ending on 10th April 2026 and a scheduled signature date on 15th April 2026. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure, catering to the regions of Dorset and Wiltshire within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in heating and plumbing maintenance services, particularly those qualified to handle legislative compliance for gas and oil systems. With a focus on preventative and reactive maintenance, suppliers like Whitehead Building Services, an SME awarded both lots, show that smaller businesses have a competitive chance in this procurement environment. The evaluation criteria emphasise price, quality, and social value, providing a diverse pathway for growth in the public sector for capable service providers. This contract can help businesses strengthen their presence and capability in public sector contracts, especially for those with expertise in central heating systems and associated maintenance services.

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Notice Title

Gas and Oil Heating & Hot Water Systems - Legislative Preventative and Optional Reactive Maintenance

Notice Description

Lot 1 - Gas and Oil Heating & Hot Water Systems - Legislative Preventative and Optional Reactive Maintenance - Dorset Lot 2 - Gas and Oil Heating & Hot Water Systems - Legislative Preventative and Optional Reactive Maintenance - Wiltshire

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Gas and Oil Heating & Hot Water Systems - Legislative Preventative and Optional Reactive Maintenance - Dorset

Lot 1 - Gas and Oil Heating & Hot Water Systems - Legislative Preventative and Optional Reactive Maintenance - Dorset, contract in the region of PS88,000.00 (including VAT) for the Contract Term

Renewal: 1 Optional 12 month extension

Lot 2 - Gas and Oil Heating & Hot Water Systems - Legislative Preventative and Optional Reactive Maintenance - Wiltshire

Lot 2 - Gas and Oil Heating & Hot Water Systems - Legislative Preventative and Optional Reactive Maintenance - Wiltshire, contract in the region of PS62,000.00 (including VAT) for the Contract Term

Renewal: 1 Optional 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028951-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment

39715200 - Heating equipment

39715210 - Central-heating equipment

44620000 - Central-heating radiators and boilers and parts

44621220 - Central-heating boilers

45232141 - Heating works

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£427,266 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP1 3NR
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITEHEAD BUILDING SERVICES

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