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Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Housing Association Ltd is conducting a procurement process for the provision of gas heating systems as part of its Planned Maintenance programme from 2026 to 2031. The procurement is split into two lots with an open procedure and seeks to appoint two separate suppliers to maximise delivery capacity. This tender, under the industry category of housing and community amenities, will take place in the Scottish Borders (region UKM91), with service commencement anticipated on 14 September 2026 and an end date on 31 March 2031. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 PM on 6 August 2026, with the award process starting immediately thereafter. The contract, valued at £6,618,000, involves electronic submissions through Public Contracts Scotland.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for contractors specialising in gas heating system installations, specifically those with experience in large-scale public housing projects. Suppliers with robust delivery capacity and the ability to adhere to strict timelines will find this opportunity fitting, particularly as the project prioritises maximising delivery capacity with two separate contracts. Additionally, businesses that can offer innovative solutions within the outlined framework, including potential modifications in installation numbers or locations, have the potential to stand out. The contract also includes a focus on community benefits, offering further growth prospects for companies with local engagement and social value competencies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Supply & Fit of Lifecycle Gas heating systems

Notice Description

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) is seeking to award a contract for the Provision of Gas heating systems split into 2 lots to facilitate the Planned Maintenance program 2026 to 2031 within our housing stock. SBHA anticipate this to be 2 separate suppliers to maximise delivery capacity. It is anticipated that Service Commencement will be 14 September 2026 for 2+2+1 years, with an anticipated end date of 31 March 2031.

Lot Information

Lot 2 Installations

The procurement process will be conducted as a Call Off Award via PFH Decarbonisation and Retrofit Framework Lot 1b. The Contract Award will be published in line with Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. All procurement documentation should be read in conjunction with the Specification of Requirements documents included within this pack. It is anticipated that Service Commencement will be 14 September 2026 for 2+2+1 years, with an anticipated end date of 31 March 2031.. the procurement documentation provides detail of Lot Install Numbers, providing further information on locations (see provisional install list.

Options: Over the duration of the Contract, acting fairly and reasonably, SBHA reserve the right to modify installation numbers and or locations.

Lot 1 Installations

The procurement process will be conducted as a Call Off Award via PFH Decarbonisation and Retrofit Framework Lot 1b. The Contract Award will be published in line with Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. All procurement documentation should be read in conjunction with the Specification of Requirements documents included within this pack. It is anticipated that Service Commencement will be 14 September 2026 for 2+2+1 years, with an anticipated end date of 31 March 2031.. the procurement documentation provides detail of Lot Install Numbers, providing further information on locations (see provisional install list.

Options: Over the duration of the Contract, acting fairly and reasonably, SBHA reserve the right to modify installation numbers and or locations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837148
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559942
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

45232141 - Heating works

45331100 - Central-heating installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,618,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,618,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS 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
SELKIRK
Postcode
TD7 5DT
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
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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