Buriton Primary School Main Block Boiler Replacement

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by Hampshire County Council, involved the replacement of the main block boiler at Buriton Primary School. The project was completed under a selective procurement method, awarding the contract to SIMER Environmental Services Limited on 4th June 2026. The contract covered mechanical engineering installation works within the education sector in the UKJ3 region. The procurement phase has progressed to the award stage, and the contract duration spanned from 27th July to 28th August 2026, with a total gross value of £48,980. Hampshire County Council, located in Winchester, is a sub-central government authority and can be contacted at category.management.team@hants.gov.uk.

This tender provided significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in mechanical engineering and environmental services. Businesses capable of delivering a powerflush, cleaning and replacing boiler systems, and modifying associated controls within boiler rooms would have been well-suited for this contract. The collaborative framework used in the procurement method may offer further opportunities for enterprises looking to work under established framework agreements. SIMER Environmental Services Limited, an SME based in Cosham, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating that smaller, specialised firms can compete and thrive in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Buriton Primary School Main Block Boiler Replacement

Notice Description

The project comprises of removal and replacement of the existing boilers within the existing boiler room. The works include the following: Removal of existing boiler plant and sections of existing associated pipework Powerflush, clean and flush existing heating system Installation of new natural gas fired condensing boiler Installation of new header, shunt pump and associated pipework and fittings Modification of existing flue and installation of new to suit new boiler (via specialist contractor). Modification of existing boiler room heating circuits and installation of new to suit new boiler arrangement Modification of existing and installation of gas safety solenoid valve and associated controls Modification of existing controls to accept outside air sensor (for boiler direct weather compensation feature), and shunt pump. Associated electrical work including power supply for shunt pump, gas safety panel and condensate pump Flushing, filling and venting Commissioning Dosing of heating system with inhibitor (and provide certification) etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055193-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,816 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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