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CONTRACT FOR THE SERVICING, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF AIR CONDITIONING UNITS

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Feb 2026 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council is seeking services for the servicing, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning units across various establishments in Gateshead, with the procurement process currently at the award stage. The contract was signed on 20th February 2026 and is classified under the repair and maintenance services of building installations within the services category. The process is executed through a limited procurement method without prior publication, utilising Gateshead Council’s DPS for Construction Contractors and Sub-Contractors. The initiative started on 1st April 2026, with the contract duration set for 24 months and the potential for two additional 12-month extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses particularly skilled in providing building servicing and maintenance solutions. The procurement seeks high-quality services and social value alongside competitive pricing, rendering it ideal for companies focusing on these aspects. SMEs like Cool Breeze FM Limited, based in Gateshead, have been awarded, showcasing opportunities for local businesses to expand their operational footprint and service portfolios. Businesses specialising in reactive maintenance and servicing of air conditioning units are well-suited to compete, offering potential for growth within the regional service sector.

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Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR THE SERVICING, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF AIR CONDITIONING UNITS

Notice Description

Gateshead Council has a requirement for Servicing, Maintenance, and Repair of Air Conditioning Units to be undertaken in various Establishments across the Borough of Gateshead.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Gateshead Council has a requirement for Servicing, Maintenance, and Repair of Air Conditioning Units to be undertaken in various Establishments across the Borough of Gateshead. The contract will include reactive maintenance (call out) facility as well as servicing. It will be 24 months, commencing 1st April 2026, with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.

Procurement Information

In accordance with Regulation 108(1)(b) and 108(2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 the Contracting Authority is publishing details of the Call off contract procured using Gateshead Council's DPS For Construction Contractors and Sub-Contractors. As the Contracting Authority is procuring under this DPS there has been no requirement to publish the opportunity prior to award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016549-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COOL BREEZE FM

Further Information

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