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07 Aug 2026 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a contract titled "Oil Heating Servicing and Maintenance for Social Housing 2026." This procurement involves services in the sector of central-heating installation and maintenance and is located in the UK, specifically in the Folkestone region. The process follows an open procurement method, ensuring a competitive environment suitable for various industries. Notable dates include the end of the tender period on 2nd October 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 21st September 2026. The contract intended to start on 1st April 2027 involves planned maintenance, responsive repairs, and associated works to oil-fired heating systems across 96 domestic properties, with a budget capped at £600,000 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in heat servicing and maintenance, particularly those registered with OFTEC. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement especially appealing due to the council's encouragement of SME participation. The open procedure allows for a competitive selection process, potentially beneficial for industry growth and collaboration with local government. Companies with expertise in installation and repair of central heating systems and those familiar with working alongside public authorities will be well-suited to compete. With a potential renewal clause extending the contract by up to 24 months, this procurement not only promises immediate business opportunities but also offers longer-term engagement possibilities based on performance outcomes.

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Notice Title

Oil Heating Servicing and Maintenance for Social Housing 2026

Notice Description

This notice is to alert the market that the FHDC has a requirement for oil heating and hot water servicing, maintenance, installation and associated works. As a social housing provider, FHDC is required to undertake landlord oil boiler servicing and maintenance to ensure that the oil-fired heating and hot water systems provided to its tenants remain safe, compliant and in good working order. FHDC is seeking an independent OFTEC-registered specialist contractor to undertake servicing, maintenance, repairs and associated works to approximately 96 domestic properties with oil-fired heating systems and to work collaboratively with FHDC to deliver this essential service. The contract is expected to include, but not be limited to planned maintenance, responsive repairs, installation and replacement works, and associated works. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: a further period of periods of up to 24 months dependent upon the satisfactory performance of the contract and a review of the council's requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06deb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075118-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45331100 - Central-heating installation work

45331110 - Boiler installation work

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-07-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

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