Biomass Heating Systems - Maintenance Services

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for maintenance services of biomass heating systems is being initiated by Argyll and Bute Council, a regional authority located in Lochgilphead, Scotland. The tender, titled "Biomass Heating Systems - Maintenance Services," falls under the services category specifically targeting the repair and maintenance of boilers. This process is currently in the planning stage as of 5th June 2026, with a future notice date scheduled for 11th June 2026. The procurement involves maintaining existing wood pellet fuelled biomass boilers across nine schools and a school hostel within the Argyll and Bute region (UKM6). The notice has been republished due to an internal update to the estimated contract value.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in boiler maintenance and energy systems to expand their operations by providing crucial services to educational institutions. Companies with expertise in planned preventative maintenance, emergency support, and adherence to statutory and manufacturer best practices stand to benefit from engaging with this procurement. Businesses equipped to handle maintenance contracts on multiple installations and possessing a robust support infrastructure will be particularly well-suited to compete for these services. Engaging with this project allows for visibility and partnership with a regional governing body, which could lead to further collaborative opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Biomass Heating Systems - Maintenance Services

Notice Description

This is a standard maintenance contract associated with 10 existing wood pellet fuelled biomass boiler installations. The contract allows for planned preventative maintenance/remediation and emergency maintenance attendance/support and contains elements of statutory, best practice and manufacturer recommended tasks. The biomass boilers are installed across 9 schools and a school hostel. This PIN is a republishing of a previous PIN due to an updated estimated contract value internally.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a standard maintenance contract associated existing wood pellet fueled biomass boiler installations. The contract allows for planned preventative maintenance/remediation and emergency maintenance attendance/support and contains elements of statutory, best practice and manufacturer recommended tasks. The biomass boilers are installed across 9 schools and a school hostel. Additional information: This is re-publish of a previous PIN.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aef4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053433-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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