Tender

The Willows School Full Heating and Distribution Upgrade

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is actively seeking to upgrade the heating and distribution system at The Willows School & Early Years Centre. This tender, titled "The Willows School Full Heating and Distribution Upgrade," falls under the industry category of heating and ventilation installations. The procurement process is currently in the tender update stage, with submissions due by 19th March 2026, according to the most recent update dated 17th March 2026. Located in Milton Keynes, within the UKJ12 region, the procurement method employed is an open competition under the below-threshold category of works, encouraging electronic submissions.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in central-heating and HVAC installations to expand their market presence. With a total budget of £250,000, companies focusing on heating equipment, boilers, and installation work are encouraged to apply, particularly those with expertise in delivering quality at competitive pricing, as this tender's award criteria include a 40% weighting on quality and 60% on price. Businesses capable of delivering projects in the specified region within the outlined contract period—from 4th May to 31st August 2026—will find this tender a suitable avenue for growth.

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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/023968-2026
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 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
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
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Contact Email
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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