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Planning

05 Aug 2026 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Heat Management Repairs, Service & Maintenance". This procurement falls under the services category and involves the servicing, maintenance, and repair of heating systems in buildings, including high rise and low rise blocks of flats, and sheltered schemes. The scope of work also includes tasks like servicing communal gas boilers, legionella testing, dry riser testing, and maintenance of ground and air source heat pumps. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage with a milestone for further engagement scheduled by 31st August 2026. The contract is expected to start on 1st March 2027 and will run until 28th February 2031, with the primary location being in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in heating and building maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in the repair and maintenance of boilers and gas appliances. Companies that are well-suited to compete would be those possessing capabilities in both proactive as well as reactive maintenance services, including experience with modern heat management technologies such as ground and air source heat pumps. In addition, businesses familiar with regulatory requirements and safety standards pertinent to this industry stand to benefit from participating in this procurement process. With its ample duration, the contract offers a stable and ongoing engagement, appealing to companies looking to expand or solidify their presence in the public sector service domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Heat Management Repairs, Service & Maintenance

Notice Description

To carry out servicing, maintenance and reactive repairs to High rise, low rise blocks of flats, sheltered schemes. Scope of works to include but not limited to servicing of communal gas boilers, legionella testing,dry riser testing, ground source and air source heat pumps.

Planning Information

Further engagement planned as part of tender

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074041-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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