Tender

The Responsive and Scheduled Maintenance of Air Conditioning Units, Air Handling Units and Dehumidifiers

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is seeking an experienced contractor for the responsive and scheduled maintenance of air conditioning units, air handling units, and dehumidifiers across its properties, including six sheltered housing schemes and twenty corporate civic buildings. The tender is currently active with a focus on the services industry, specifically heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning installation work, among others. The procurement process is in the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their responses via the Supplying the South West portal by 5th May 2026 at 15:00 hrs UK local time, following the prerequisite registration. Key dates include the submission deadline on 5th May 2026, intended contract start on 1st October 2026, with contract award expected by 19th June 2026. The initial contract period is three years, with an option for two additional one-year extensions.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in HVAC systems to expand their portfolio with a public sector engagement. Ideal contenders would have capabilities in preventive and reactive maintenance, and the ability to manage HVAC assets effectively within large-scale operations. The open procurement method invites broad competition, allowing proficient service providers to capitalise on potential contract spend up to £438,941.67 over a five-year term. Businesses with robust quality assurance practices, health and safety protocols, and experience in programme delivery are encouraged to apply for this public authority contract. Additionally, the emphasis on social value presents further opportunities for businesses committed to impactful community engagement and sustainable practices. The opportunity demands full completion and submission of tender documents as detailed in the submission instructions.

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Notice Title

The Responsive and Scheduled Maintenance of Air Conditioning Units, Air Handling Units and Dehumidifiers

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council are looking to engage with an experienced contractor to provide responsive repairs and scheduled servicing Annual, bi-annual and quarterly of Swindon Borough Council's Air Conditioning/AHU and dehumidifier systems within our properties (6 Sheltered Housing schemes & 20 Corporate Civic buildings) comprising of approximately 180 assets The contract will be for a period of 3 Years with optional 2 x 1 year extension periods and is estimated to commence 1st October 2026. Estimated contract spend is between PS255,000.00 - PS263,365.00 ex vat across the initial 3 year term and PS425,000.00 - PS438,941.67 ex vat across the full 5 year term. Full details relating to the services are provided in the tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 28th April 2026 15:00 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically on the ProContract tender portal. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 5th May 2026, 15:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN811410 No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend contract for 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028573-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42510000 - Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery

42511110 - Heat pumps

42512000 - Air-conditioning installations

45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

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