Planning

Heating & Water Term Contracts for Repairs & Maintenance

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Planning

24 Feb 2026 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is planning the procurement for "Heating & Water Term Contracts for Repairs & Maintenance," targeting the works sector. This initiative involves the repair, maintenance, and investment upgrades across heat networks and associated systems, including individual and district heating systems, building energy management systems, contract cold water services, and temporary boiler installations. The project aims to appoint multiple contractors to operate across both northern and southern regions of the borough, supporting commitments to resident wellbeing, climate action, and social value. The planning stage includes a final market engagement event scheduled for 12th March 2025, with the procurement in the planning phase and a future notice date set for 17th April 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in building installations repair and maintenance, plumbing, heating works, and district-heating mains construction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract accessible, given its suitability provisions and the planned contract period from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2032, with potential extensions. Businesses skilled in collaboration and operation within the regions of UKI44 will be well-suited to compete, with an overall contract valued at £180,000,000 in gross terms. Organisations with expertise in sustainable energy solutions and community-focused initiatives are encouraged to engage in the upcoming market event to express interest and provide feedback.

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Notice Title

Heating & Water Term Contracts for Repairs & Maintenance

Notice Description

Southwark Council is preparing to procure a suite of contracts for the delivery of repairs, maintenance, and investment upgrades across our heat networks and associated systems. This includes works to: Individual and District (Communal) Heating Systems Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) Contract Cold Water Services (CWS) Temporary Boiler Installations We intend to appoint multiple contractors to cover both the northern and southern regions of the borough, fostering collaboration in support of our commitments to resident wellbeing, climate action, and social value. The proposed contract term is 5 years, with optional extensions of +3 and +2 years.

Planning Information

We hosted market engagement events in mid-October 2025 and invited (via this original notice) expressions of interest from capable and experienced suppliers who wish to attend and contribute feedback. We are now holding a further and final market event via webinar on: Thursday 12th March 2025 11am-12pm If you would like to participate, please contact us at ampt@southwark.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065aee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016439-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment

45232140 - District-heating mains construction work

45232141 - Heating works

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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