Tender

Commercial Gas Boiler Replacement CB1

EAST ANGLIA RESERVE FORCES AND CADETS ASSOCIATION

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Tender

08 May 2026 at 14:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Anglia Reserve Forces and Cadets Association is inviting tenders for a project titled "Commercial Gas Boiler Replacement CB1" to replace old commercial boilers in a Chelmsford facility. This procurement, classified under the 'works' category, focuses on central-heating boilers and related installation work. The procurement process is in the tender stage, following an open competition method, and falls under a defence and security special regime. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 19th June 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 12th June 2026. The project has an estimated value of £140,000, and the contract is planned to start on 21st June 2026, concluding by 31st October 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the HVAC industry, particularly those experienced with large-scale heating installations and asbestos removal. SMEs can compete effectively due to the suitability criteria favouring their involvement. Companies specialising in central-heating systems, plumbing, and safety compliance stand to benefit from engaging in this project. The procurement criteria highlight cost, deliverability, health, safety, and compliance, providing a clear advantage to firms with robust project management capabilities and expertise. This contract offers not only economic benefits but also the potential for establishing ongoing service relationships with sub-central government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial Gas Boiler Replacement CB1

Notice Description

Replace the commercial boilers (38 years old) with new boilers. Connect back onto the existing pipework system. Check the flow rates prior to commencing the works, noting that all the test points are currently blocked. Electrical wiring of boilers and associated equipment to be delivered within the scope. The control systems are more recent so retain the existing control systems and pipework with only the minimum modifications to integrate the new boilers into the existing system. If modifications to the ventilation, flue and pressurisation units are required, these are to be delivered within the scope. The boilers are located in a dedicated plant room on the ground floor of a single storey pent roof brick building. Provision of scaffolding and any associated safety equipment for working at height ( ie flue) are to be delivered within the scope. Ensure adequate valves including emergency control valves and safety backend valves. Ensure gas supply pipework is adequate size for the boiler system. Removal of asbestos containing materials in any current boiler that needs to be taken off site, to be delivered within the scope. Responsible disposal of waste to be delivered within scope. Access to the plant room is via a paved walkway between two buildings about 1 meter wide. The gas intake room is in the same building separated by a brick wall from the plant room. The plant room has access to a WC. Space can be provided to section off a works area for plant and skip. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Central-heating-boilers./KD6S735KA3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KD6S735KA3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069503
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042661-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44621220 - Central-heating boilers

45251200 - Heating plant construction work

45331100 - Central-heating installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST ANGLIA RESERVE FORCES AND CADETS ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM2 6BU
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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