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FA08-24 - Domestic Heating & Electrical Compliance

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2026 at 15:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Mar 2026 at 15:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumbrian Water Limited procured domestic heating and electrical compliance services across England. The requirement was divided into two service areas. Domestic heating covers annual servicing, safety inspections and certification for LPG or gas central-heating systems, oil-fired systems, multi-fuel stoves, solid-fuel appliances, fireplaces, flues and chimney liners. It also includes new and replacement installations, commissioning, testing, certification, and reactive or emergency repairs for heating, hot-water, unsafe-appliance and carbon-monoxide incidents. Electrical compliance covers Electrical Installation Condition Reports, periodic inspection and testing of domestic installations against BS 7671, identification of C1, C2 and FI observations, remedial works, certification, consumer-unit inspections, earthing and bonding checks, and testing of fixed electrical equipment. Reactive electrical support requires a 24/7/365 service.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded through a selective competitive flexible procedure involving a closed framework with up to four participants. The Domestic Heating lot was awarded on 6 August 2026 to Zenith Mechanical Services Limited and DFP Services Limited for £290,000 net (£348,000 gross). The Electrical Compliance lot was awarded on the same date to SWH Electrical Solutions Ltd and PHS Home Solutions Limited for £75,000 net (£90,000 gross). Both lots have an initial contract period from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, with an option to extend to 31 August 2031. Additional purchases are permitted during the contract. Evaluation for each lot weighted quality at 40% and price at 60%; the top five suppliers progressed beyond the initial selection stage. Contracts were due for signature by 31 August 2026.

This award demonstrates recurring demand from Northumbrian Water for coordinated domestic heating, fire-safety and electrical compliance across a broad geographic area. Suppliers well placed for a future requirement would need competent engineers able to service, inspect, repair, install and certify gas, LPG, oil-fired, solid-fuel and electrical systems in occupied domestic properties. Credibility would depend on robust compliance with current regulations, BS 7671 for electrical work, safe handling of carbon-monoxide and emergency incidents, and the ability to issue the required safety records and completion certificates. The requirement suits small and medium-sized businesses as well as firms able to collaborate across complementary heating and electrical disciplines. A 24/7/365 reactive capability, sufficient field-service capacity and reliable regional coverage would be important for competing with the selected suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FA08-24 - Domestic Heating & Electrical Compliance

Notice Description

Lot 1 - Domestic Heating, Fuel & Fire Safety Compliance The Contractor appointed under Lot 1 shall provide the following services: Annual Servicing & Certification 1. LPG / Gas Central Heating Systems * Annual servicing and safety inspection * Combustion analysis and operational testing * Issue of Gas Safety Record / CP12 certificate 2. Oil-Fired Central Heating Systems * Annual service and safety inspection * Burner, controls and flue inspection * Visual inspection of oil storage tanks and supply lines * Issue of annual safety certificate 3. Multi-Fuel Stoves & Solid Fuel Appliances * Annual service of appliance * Cleaning of combustion chamber * Flue and chimney sweeping * Smoke evacuation and draw testing * Carbon monoxide alarm testing * Issue of annual safety certificate 4. Fireplaces, Flues and Stoves * Inspection and testing for compliance * Certification of flues and liners where applicable B. New Installations & Replacement Works 5. Installation of new or replacement: * LPG / Gas central heating systems * Oil-fired central heating systems * Multi-fuel stoves and solid fuel appliances * Fireplaces, flues and chimney liners All installations must be fully commissioned, tested, and certified in accordance with current regulations. C. Reactive & Emergency Works 6. Emergency attendance and repairs including: * System failures * Suspected unsafe appliances * Loss of heating or hot water * Carbon monoxide incidents Lot 2 - Electrical Compliance The Contractor appointed under Lot 2 shall provide the following services: A. Electrical Safety * Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) * Periodic inspection and testing of domestic electrical installations * Reporting in line with BS 7671 * Identification of C1, C2 and FI observations * Remedial Electrical Works * Carrying out corrective works arising from EICRs * Certification following completion (EIC / Minor Works Certificate * Additional Electrical Compliance Checks (where applicable): * Consumer unit inspections * Earthing and bonding verification * Testing of fixed electrical equipment As above, for reactive works a 24/7/365 service is required.

Lot Information

Domestic Heating

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Renewal: Initial term 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years (maximum contract length 5 years in total).

Electrical Compliance

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Renewal: Initial term 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years (maximum contract length 5 years in total).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066685
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074833-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45232141 - Heating works

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

71314100 - Electrical services

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£365,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£365,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£365,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PITY ME
Postcode
DH1 5FJ
Postcode Area
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Zenith Mechanical Services Ltd

DFP Services Ltd

SWH Electrical Solutions Ltd

PHS Home Solutions Limited

Further Information

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