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Measured Term Contract (MTC) for Planned & Reactive Servicing & Maintenance to Gas, Oil, Biomass, LPG Boilers inc Associated Parts

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has initiated a planned procurement process for a Measured Term Contract (MTC) focused on the Planned & Reactive Servicing & Maintenance to Gas, Oil, Biomass, and LPG Boilers, along with associated parts. This opportunity falls under the 'services' category in the industry classification and is aimed at maintaining non-domestic property boilers within the region UKM94, which encompasses Ayr and surrounding areas. At the planning stage, potential contractors are invited to express interest ahead of the full tender process. The procurement process follows the regulations of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, and it is expected that a future notice will be published on 8 May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in boiler maintenance services, especially those with capabilities in handling diverse boiler types such as Gas, Electric, Biomass, and LPG. It could be a lucrative venture for firms that possess the required resources and experience to ensure compliance, minimal downtime, and reliable service. Single-service providers with comprehensive maintenance offerings are particularly suitable, as the contract will be awarded to one provider capable of servicing all specified sites. Contractors engaging in this tender could substantially enhance their portfolio by securing ongoing work with a reputable local authority, fostering business stability and growth in the service maintenance sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Measured Term Contract (MTC) for Planned & Reactive Servicing & Maintenance to Gas, Oil, Biomass, LPG Boilers inc Associated Parts

Notice Description

Measured Term Contract (MTC) for Planned & Reactive Servicing & Maintenance to Gas, Oil, Biomass, LPG Boilers inc Associated Parts

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council is undertaking a market scoping exercise, under Regulation 40 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, seeking notes of interest from suitably experienced and resourced Contractors who can deliver Planned and Reactive Servicing & Maintenance to Boilers within non-domestic properties covering a range of heating types including Gas, Electric, Bio-mass and LPG. It is the Council's intention that the contract will be awarded to one Service Provider who has the capacity and experience to fully service and maintain all of the various elements. The successful Tenderer will be required to provide a comprehensive maintenance service across the specified sites, ensuring that the Commercial Boiler plant is maintained in a safe, reliable, and compliant condition, with minimal disruption to operations and minimal downtime.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827773
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552613
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

42161000 - Hot-water boilers

44600000 - Tanks, reservoirs and containers; central-heating radiators and boilers

44620000 - Central-heating radiators and boilers and parts

44621000 - Radiators and boilers

44621200 - Boilers

44621210 - Water boilers

44621220 - Central-heating boilers

44621221 - Parts of central-heating boilers

45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work

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
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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