Award

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

FALKIRK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for a framework agreement concerning the replacement of gas heating systems in council housing properties within the Falkirk area. The industry category is construction works, specifically classified under CPV code 45000000. This contract, valued at £4,636,070.00, has a coverage region identified by UKM76. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and culminated in awarding a framework agreement to multiple suppliers on 12 February 2026. The procurement process was completed in two stages, involving SPD submissions for initial assessment followed by tender documentation evaluated on a quality (20%) and price (80%) basis.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in construction works and gas heating systems. With Falkirk Council seeking to collaborate with small and medium-sized enterprises, this provides an excellent platform for businesses within the construction and energy sectors to showcase their capabilities and execute work within a multifaceted public sector framework. Engaging in such contracts not only enhances business credibility but also expands market access and fosters partnerships with other vendors. The framework is designed to include up to eight providers, making it advantageous for varied companies within these niches to provide cost-effective and high-quality solutions that facilitate long-term business development and sustainability.

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Notice Information

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).

Notice Details

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=APR553415
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£4,636,070 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CITY TECHNICAL SERVICES

EASY HEAT SYSTEMS

MCTEAR CONTRACTS

SURESERVE COMPLIANCE NORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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