This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 May 2026 at 10:48

Planning

19 May 2026 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent, in collaboration with The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, is overseeing a tender process for the provision of commercial and domestic heating services. Under the title "Commercial & Domestic Heating," the procurement involves inspection, testing, servicing, reactive maintenance, and planned improvement works across various properties within the police estates located in the UK regions of Kent and Essex. The tender, currently in the active stage, uses an open procurement procedure and is set under legal guidance according to the UKPGA 2023. The procurement process includes substantial funding, with a total value of £5,942,958, aiming at contract commencement on 1 October 2026 and continuing until 30 September 2029, with options for renewal. Interested businesses must submit their responses by 19 June 2026, while the award period concludes by 7 July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in repair and maintenance of central heating systems, domestic services, and heating equipment. Companies with experience in servicing both commercial and domestic contexts, particularly those adept in fulfilling public authority contracts, will find this procurement advantageous. Given the emphasis on quality and social value alongside price, businesses that can offer comprehensive solutions ensuring maintenance and improvement of heating systems are well-positioned. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to submit proposals, making it a fitting opening for growing businesses aiming to establish or expand their credentials within public sector contracts related to maintenance services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Commercial & Domestic Heating

Notice Description

The Employer is seeking to procure the supply of inspection, testing, servicing and reactive maintenance and planned improvement works to various properties within the Police Estates

Lot Information

Kent Police

Commercial & Domestic Heating for Kent Police

Renewal: 4 x 12 months

Essex Police

Commercial & Domestic Heating for Essex Police

Renewal: 4 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069bf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046186-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

39715200 - Heating equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

98514000 - Domestic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,952,465 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,952,465 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 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
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent
Additional Buyers

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 9BZ
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex, TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Park Wood & Mangravet
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Further Information

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