Tender

Upgrading Boiler Plant at Victoria, Shieldhill, Carron and Denny Primary Schools (VAR-8929)

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Tender

26 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council is initiating a tender process for the upgrading of boiler plants at Victoria, Shieldhill, Carron, and Denny Primary Schools. This project falls under the 'works' industry category and is valued at £900,000 GBP. The council is using an open procedure for procurement, allowing for electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The tender period concludes on 25th June 2026, at 14:00, coinciding with the opening of bids and the start of the award period. Located in the UK region of Larbert, this active tender offers a vital opportunity for businesses in the construction and natural gas industries to participate.

This tender presents significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in construction services, mechanical engineering, or HVAC systems. With emphasis on community benefits, businesses with a strong community engagement strategy may find this opportunity especially rewarding. Companies capable of managing medium to large scale boiler replacement projects and adhering to rigorous project timelines over a 50-day contract term would be well-suited to compete in this tender. Moreover, the requirement for electronic payment capabilities aligns with businesses that have streamlined financial processes.

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Notice Title

Upgrading Boiler Plant at Victoria, Shieldhill, Carron and Denny Primary Schools (VAR-8929)

Notice Description

Replacement of boiler plant within 4Nr primary schools

Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacement of boiler plant within 4Nr primary schools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832355
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556538
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
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
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

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