Tender

Commercial Boiler, ASHP/GSHP & UHWC Service & Reactive Maintenance Framework

BERWICKSHIRE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Berwickshire Housing Association Ltd, located at 55 Newtown Street, Duns, Berwickshire, is facilitating an active tender titled "Commercial Boiler, ASHP/GSHP & UHWC Service & Reactive Maintenance Framework." This procurement falls under the industry category of Housing and community amenities and is intended for services within the UKM91 region. The open procedure allows interested parties to submit bids electronically, with the tender stage concluding on 6th April 2026 at noon. Two main lots are available: Lot 1 pertains to Commercial Boiler Service & Reactive Maintenance, and Lot 2 to ASHP/GSHP & UHWC Service & Reactive Maintenance, both spanning the period from 2026/27 to 2028/29. The procurement is governed by quality and cost award criteria and offers options for annual extensions over its initial two-year duration.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in boiler, ASHP, and GSHP maintenance services to secure a long-term framework agreement with Berwickshire Housing Association. With an estimated contract value of £480,000, this procurement can catalyse business growth for firms adept in servicing heating systems and associated infrastructure. Companies within the heating and community amenities sector, particularly those experienced with commercial and eco-friendly heating solutions, stand well-suited to compete. The framework encourages the inclusion of community benefits, thus favouring businesses aligning with social value creation in procurement practices. Participation in such processes could boost business portfolios and enhance market positioning within the sector.

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Notice Title

Commercial Boiler, ASHP/GSHP & UHWC Service & Reactive Maintenance Framework

Notice Description

Lot 1 - Commercial Boiler Service & Reactive Maintenance Framework Lot 2 - ASHP/GSHP Boiler Service & Reactive Maintenance Framework 2026/27 - 2028/29 (with 2 x single year extension options)

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Commercial Boiler Service & Reactive Maintenance

Lot 1 - Commercial Boiler Service & Reactive Maintenance Framework 2026/27 - 2028/29 (with 2 x single year extension options) The work comprises the Annual Inspection and Testing of 14 Commercial Gas Installations, located in 5 properties including all supply pipe work, equipment and appliances (including radiators, pipework, associated controls, tanks, calorifiers, pumps, control panels and systems and all other items necessary for the operation of the heating and hot water), annual servicing of gas central heating systems, together with any electrical work associated with these installations.. See attached ITT

Options: As required

Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years; with the option to extend for a further 2 x single 12-month periods at The Association's discretion.

Lot 2 - ASHP/GSHP Boiler Service & Reactive Maintenance Framework 2026/27 - 2028/29 (with 2 x single year extension options)

Lot 2 - ASHP/GSHP Boiler Service & Reactive Maintenance Framework 2026/27 - 2028/29 (with 2 x single year extension options) The work comprises the Annual Inspection, Testing and Reactive Maintenance of 456 systems powered by an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) and 11 systems powered by a Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) that shall be subject to servicing and reactive maintenance. Additionally, there are 298 with an Unvented Hot Water Cylinders (UHWC) and to be serviced and the servicing of thermostatic mixing valves where already installed in the Association's residential properties are to be included. ASHP, GSHP & UHWC will receive a bi-annual service (every 2 years) of the heating systems, together with any electrical work associated with these installations.. See attached ITT

Options: As required

Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of 2 years; with the option to extend for a further 2 x single 12-month periods at The Association's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820853
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551146
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
As per the ITT

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BERWICKSHIRE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BERWICKSHIRE
Postcode
TD11 3AU
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Mid Berwickshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

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