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15 Apr 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has launched a tender for a Gas Engineering Works Framework Agreement, aimed at the delivery of inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair, installation, and associated works across various gas systems within its domestic housing stock. The procurement is structured into four lots by locality, covering both installation/replacement and maintenance/repair/servicing works, with an active status. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage. Suppliers interested in this opportunity need to submit their electronic responses by 22nd May 2026. The estimated contract value stands at £13,600,000, with operations poised mainly within the City of Edinburgh, UKM75 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the gas engineering services sector, particularly those with the capability to manage large-scale inspections, repairs, installations, and maintenance of gas systems. Companies equipped with the requisite technical qualifications and a robust financial standing, including a minimum turnover of £7 million or £1.8 million dependent on the lot, and meeting insurance requirements, are well-suited to apply. The framework agreement emphasizes sound economic, technical, and environmental standards, demanding adherence to quality criteria and price considerations. The potential for extension and the inclusion of community benefits further enhance the attractiveness of this tender for businesses seeking growth in public sector engagement within Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CT1662 Gas Engineering Works Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council's (the "Council") intends to create a Gas Engineering Works Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement will support delivery of inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair, installation, and associated works across a range of gas systems. Works will primarily be undertaken within domestic housing stock owned or managed by the Council. The Framework Agreement will be split by locality, with Contractors restricted from holding both installation and maintenance lots in the same area, to mitigate concentration risk and ensure resilience of service delivery.

Lot Information

Lot 1B - Installation / Replacement (West)

As part of The City of Edinburgh Council's (the Council) requirement to ensure that tenants have sufficient heating in their properties, Contractors will be required to carry out heating system replacement in Council owned domestic properties in various locations within Edinburgh. The work shall generally involve the emergency replacement of gas boilers and the installation of new full system heating systems as required, including all associated works, in occupied or empty houses. Boilers will be replaced on a like for like basis as far as reasonably possible, e.g. a combi boiler will be replaced by a combi boiler. It is anticipated that approximately 30% of the new installations will be boiler only installations. The work will take place in traditional and non-traditional construction type houses in low rise, tenement and high-rise blocks.. The Framework Agreement will be split by locality, with Contractors restricted from holding both installation and maintenance lots in the same area, to mitigate concentration risk and ensure resilience of service delivery

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Lot 1A - Installation / Replacement (East)

As part of The City of Edinburgh Council's (the Council) requirement to ensure that tenants have sufficient heating in their properties, Contractors will be required to carry out heating system replacement in Council owned domestic properties in various locations within Edinburgh. The work shall generally involve the emergency replacement of gas boilers and the installation of new full system heating systems as required, including all associated works, in occupied or empty houses. Boilers will be replaced on a like for like basis as far as reasonably possible, e.g. a combi boiler will be replaced by a combi boiler. It is anticipated that approximately 30% of the new installations will be boiler only installations. The work will take place in traditional and non-traditional construction type houses in low rise, tenement and high-rise blocks.. The Framework Agreement will be split by locality, with Contractors restricted from holding both installation and maintenance lots in the same area, to mitigate concentration risk and ensure resilience of service delivery

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Lot 2B - Maintenance / Repair / Servicing (West)

The City of Edinburgh Council ("the Council") requires Contractors to undertake repairs and maintenance works under a Framework Agreement covering routine annual maintenance and servicing of domestic and commercial gas installations. Generally, the work will be carried out in domestic properties owned by the Council; however, the Council also reserves the right to use this Framework Agreement in all other relevant areas of the Council's business such as commercial properties, should the need occur.. The Framework Agreement will be split by locality, with Contractors restricted from holding both installation and maintenance lots in the same area, to mitigate concentration risk and ensure resilience of service delivery

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Lot 2A - Maintenance / Repair / Servicing (East)

The City of Edinburgh Council ("the Council") requires Contractors to undertake repairs and maintenance works under a Framework Agreement covering routine annual maintenance and servicing of domestic and commercial gas installations. Generally, the work will be carried out in domestic properties owned by the Council; however, the Council also reserves the right to use this Framework Agreement in all other relevant areas of the Council's business such as commercial properties, should the need occur.. The Framework Agreement will be split by locality, with Contractors restricted from holding both installation and maintenance lots in the same area, to mitigate concentration risk and ensure resilience of service delivery

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829361
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553941
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45331100 - Central-heating installation work

45331110 - Boiler installation work

45333000 - Gas-fitting installation work

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,600,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

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