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TenderUpdate

21 Jul 2026 at 09:45

Tender

25 Jun 2026 at 15:16

Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement for "Biomass Heating Systems - Maintenance Services" is being conducted by Argyll and Bute Council, a regional authority based in Lochgilphead, United Kingdom. This tender, which follows an open procedure, involves the provision of repair and maintenance services for biomass boilers across nine schools and a school hostel within the region of Argyll and Bute. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically for repair and maintenance services of boilers (CPV code 50531100). The process is currently in the tender update stage, with the deadline for submission extended to 31st July 2026 due to increased volume of inquiries. The procurement aims to secure planned preventative maintenance as well as emergency support services, ensuring statutory, best practice, and manufacturer recommended tasks are fulfilled.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in boiler maintenance, particularly those experienced with biomass heating systems. Companies with a strong track record in planned and responsive maintenance can find business growth opportunities through this contract, which spans an initial one-year term with the possibility of multiple yearly extensions subject to performance. Local and regional service providers can benefit by establishing long-term relationships with the council and enhancing their portfolio through public sector contracts. Additionally, businesses can leverage the electronic submission process to enhance efficiency and accessibility in their tender submission.

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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.

Renewal: The period of the Contract will be for 1 Calendar Year from the date of award. The Contract may be extended for up to 3 further Calendar years on a 1+1+1 basis at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract and product discussions with the successful Tenderer(s).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aef4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068585-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44621200 - Boilers

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
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
End of Contract Period (including any extensions).

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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