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Term Contract for the Maintenance, Servicing & Reactive Repairs to Central Plant and Renewable Installations 2026

CASTLEHILL HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Castlehill Housing Association is inviting tenders for a term contract focused on the maintenance, servicing, and reactive repairs to central plant and renewable installations, including heating systems within domestic dwellings across Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Moray. This open procurement process falls under the "services" category, specifically within housing and community amenities. Scheduled to commence on 12th March 2026, businesses have until the submission deadline on the same day to electronically submit their tenders. This contract, managed by Castlehill Housing Association, spans an initial two-year period with potential extensions, offering a maximum duration of four years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in heating system maintenance and renewable energy installations. Companies with expertise in managing oil & gas-fired central plants, air and ground source heat pumps, will find this tender particularly advantageous. With an open procurement method, businesses proficient in providing 24/7 reactive repair services are well positioned to expand their market presence and secure government contracts. This opportunity is tailored for competent service providers capable of delivering comprehensive maintenance services and meeting stringent technical and economic criteria outlined by the contracting entity, Castlehill Housing Association.

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Notice Title

Term Contract for the Maintenance, Servicing & Reactive Repairs to Central Plant and Renewable Installations 2026

Notice Description

Generally, the service will comprise the servicing, maintenance and 24/7 reactive repairs to oil & gas fired central plant serving communal heating installations; Air source heat pumps; ground source heat pumps; and NIBE Exhaust Air systems for domestic dwellings together with the heating systems within the individual Tenants properties throughout Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire and Moray.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Generally, the service will comprise the servicing, maintenance and 24/7 reactive repairs to oil & gas fired central plant serving communal heating installations; Air source heat pumps; ground source heat pumps; and NIBE Exhaust Air systems for domestic dwellings together with the heating systems within the individual Tenants properties throughout Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

Renewal: The Term Contract for the Maintenance & Servicing of Central Plant and Renewable Installations will be for a 2-year period with the option to extend for 2 x single 1-year periods solely at Castlehill Housing Association's discretion to a maximum of 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822315
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549267
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42511110 - Heat pumps

42515000 - District heating boiler

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Two to Four years dependant on extensions.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CASTLEHILL HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 1UT
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549267
    Term Contract for the Maintenance, Servicing & Reactive Repairs to Central Plant and Renewable Installations 2026 - Generally, the service will comprise the servicing, maintenance and 24/7 reactive repairs to oil & gas fired central plant serving communal heating installations; Air source heat pumps; ground source heat pumps; and NIBE Exhaust Air systems for domestic dwellings together with the heating systems within the individual Tenants properties throughout Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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