Tender

The Willows School Full Heating and Distribution Upgrade

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is seeking to upgrade the heating distribution system at The Willows School & Early Years Centre, addressing industry needs in heating equipment and installation. This tender, titled "The Willows School Full Heating and Distribution Upgrade," falls under the category of works and attracts businesses specialising in heating, ventilation, and central-heating installation. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry deadline on 3rd March 2026 and a submission deadline on 18th March 2026. Located in Milton Keynes, UK, the project is valued at £250,000 under an open competition method below the threshold, encouraging participation from a diverse range of suppliers.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the heating and HVAC sectors to grow by partnering with a public authority like Milton Keynes City Council. Companies with expertise in central-heating equipment, heating works, and air-conditioning installation are well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on quality and price, with respective weightings of 40% and 60%, offers firms the chance to showcase both technical proficiency and cost-effectiveness, fostering potential long-term relationships with a sub-central government entity. Engaging in this project can lead to increased visibility and credibility within the public sector, aiding future procurement endeavours.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06567d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014504-2026
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908691691

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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