Tender

Framework Agreement For Gas Heating Replacement To Council Housing Properties In The Falkirk Area

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Falkirk Council for a framework agreement titled "Framework Agreement For Gas Heating Replacement To Council Housing Properties In The Falkirk Area." This project falls under the industry category of works, specifically focusing on the installation and replacement of gas central heating systems. The location for the project is in the Falkirk area, identified by the region code UKM76. Currently, the procurement is in the tender stage, with key dates including a tender period ending on 24th October 2025 at 14:00. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions, and the estimated contract value is £5,100,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in heating installations, electrical works, and construction, particularly those capable of handling large-scale projects involving council properties. With the aim to form a framework agreement with three to eight providers, there is room for competition primarily based on price and quality criteria (80% and 20% weightages, respectively). This opens avenues for businesses to not only secure a part of the project but also to establish a presence within public sector procurement, hence potentially facilitating further business growth through government contracts.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement For Gas Heating Replacement To Council Housing Properties In The Falkirk Area

Notice Description

Installing gas central heating appliances and systems Removal of the existing heating systems Associated builder and electrical works

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement / framework will be conducted in 2No stages: Stage 1 - SPD submissions will be invited and assessed to identify Providers with the capability to carry out the works identified within the Framework documentation. Stage 2 - The framework documentation will contain detailed information relating to the requirements. Providers will provide tender documentation with regards to Price and Quality which will be assessed with a view to selecting the Most Economically Advantageous Tenders. The employer will seek to form a framework agreement with 3-8 Providers.

Renewal: The Framework end date is three calendar years hence (with the option to extend for up to 1 calendar year by mutual agreement).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000767703
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539647
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9EE
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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