Ad-hoc Plumbing & Heating Support

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD (CITB)

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24 Jun 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), a sub-central government public authority, recently completed a procurement process for "Ad-hoc Plumbing & Heating Support" services. This contract, marked by an award and active contract status, commenced on 18th June 2026 and is set to run until 31st May 2027, with potential extensions up to two additional years. The procurement, classified under the "works" category and focused on plumbing and sanitary tasks, covered locations in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, and Peterborough, UK. It was conducted using a limited competition method suited for below-threshold procurements, and Bruce Towers & Sons Limited emerged as the successful supplier. The total contract value is £20,000.

This contract provides significant business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in plumbing and heating services. Companies capable of offering qualified engineers for a range of maintenance and repair tasks, compliant with industry standards, will be well-positioned to benefit. The requirement for work permits and written quotations offers businesses structured opportunities to engage as preferred suppliers, enhancing their market presence and reputation in the public sector. The assignments span crucial educational and administrative locations, ensuring visibility and potential for extended partnerships beyond the initial contract term.

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Notice Title

Ad-hoc Plumbing & Heating Support

Notice Description

The supplier will provide heating services on an ad-hoc and reactive basis & Plumbing support across our two locations 1.The National Construction College, Bircham Newton, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6RH. 2. CITB - Head office 4 Cyrus Way, Cygnet Park, Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8HP * The Supplier must provide suitably qualified and competent engineers to attend and resolve a wide range of potential plumbing and heating scenarios, including but not limited to leaks, blockages, heating failures, pipe/boiler faults, safety issues, and general maintenance tasks. Each request will require contractors to attend site and provide a written quotation. All works will be undertaken in accordance with relevant industry regulations and health and safety standards. * The Supplier must report to reception on arrival on site where a work permit will be issued prior to the supplier entering the site. * The Supplier must comply with the relevant instructions within the work permit when operating on site. * All work will be quoted on request and work will be only carried out following written acceptance of the quote by CITB. * For the avoidance of doubt CITB is under no obligation to accept quotes from the Supplier and can obtain competitive quotes as required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059538-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD (CITB)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE7 8HP
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Hargate and Hempsted
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUCE TOWERS & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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