The Willows School Full Heating and Distribution Upgrade

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 16:56

TenderUpdate

17 Mar 2026 at 11:39

Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council successfully completed the procurement process for the full heating and distribution upgrade at The Willows School & Early Years Centre, located in the UKJ12 region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £435,511.20, was awarded to SDG Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Ltd. This procurement, classed under the 'works' category, involved an open competition method below threshold and was concluded on 8th May 2026, for a duration extending to 31st August 2027. The primary focus was on upgrading gas-fired boilers and the associated heating distribution system. This concluded phase was marked under the 'award' stage as of 16th June 2026.

This tender represents substantial business opportunities for firms in the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning industry. Companies specialising in central-heating installation and upgrades are well-suited to compete for such projects. Open procurement methods support fair competition among small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), fostering business growth and enabling companies like SDG Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Ltd to leverage their expertise in similar future projects. This procurement not only enhances infrastructure within public educational facilities but also provides a platform for developing business relationships with local councils and other public authorities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Willows School Full Heating and Distribution Upgrade

Notice Description

The Local Authority has secured funding for undertaking the following: The upgrade of the gas fired boilers and heating distribution system at The Willows School & Early Years Centre. Further information about the Council's requirement is set out within the Specification of Works This notice to confirm award of the contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06567d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056837-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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


CPV Codes

39715200 - Heating equipment

39715210 - Central-heating equipment

44620000 - Central-heating radiators and boilers and parts

44621220 - Central-heating boilers

45232141 - Heating works

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45331100 - Central-heating installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£362,926 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SDG ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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