--- title: "Heating System Replacement for the Rufus Centre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63eff1b2-20d6-4de6-930c-b7ce3e3f8cc5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-63eff1b2-20d6-4de6-930c-b7ce3e3f8cc5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63eff1b2-20d6-4de6-930c-b7ce3e3f8cc5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63eff1b2-20d6-4de6-930c-b7ce3e3f8cc5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FLITWICK TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-14" --- # Heating System Replacement for the Rufus Centre Buyer: FLITWICK TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63eff1b2-20d6-4de6-930c-b7ce3e3f8cc5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-63eff1b2-20d6-4de6-930c-b7ce3e3f8cc5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63eff1b2-20d6-4de6-930c-b7ce3e3f8cc5.json) ## Summary Flitwick Town Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring services for the Heating System Replacement at the Rufus Centre, located in Bedford, England. This procurement involves the complete upgrade and replacement of the existing gas boiler, hot water, and control systems. The industry classification is categorised under "Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment" with a CPV code of 39715000. The process is being conducted as an "Open procedure (below threshold)" with a total estimated value of £90,000. The tender process commenced on 14th July 2025 and will conclude by 11th August 2025. Contract work is expected to start on 1st September 2025 and finish by 29th September 2025. This tender represents a strategic opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the commercial heating sector to expand their portfolio by partnering with a public authority. Businesses with expertise in gas boiler systems, mechanical installations, and control system integrations, particularly those certified in commercial systems, will find this project particularly suitable. Successful participation could not only yield direct financial returns from the contract value but also bolster the business's reputation within the public sector domain, aiding in future tender opportunities. ## Notice Flitwick Town Council is inviting proposals from qualified and certified commercial heating specialists to provide an upgrade/full replacement of its gas boiler system, hot water system and subsequent control system located within the boiler house at the Rufus Centre. The specification includes strip out works, heating mechanical installation works, domestic hot water heater - mechanical installation, controls installation works, building works & making good, commissioning & testing. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab1f268-e028-487e-a9aa-f838ae87173f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 29 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FLITWICK TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK45 1AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Flitwick | | Westminster constituency | Mid Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment ## Release History - 14 Jul 2025 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab1f268-e028-487e-a9aa-f838ae87173f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab1f268-e028-487e-a9aa-f838ae87173f 14th July 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f57a1dcc-9bcb-4f99-8159-336f419e8c22 Official letter requesting tenders. Flitwick Town Council is inviting proposals from qualified and certified commercial heating specialists to provide an upgrade/full replacement of its gas boiler system, hot water system and subsequent control system located in the boiler house at the Rufus Centre. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9693536-4cfb-4e0d-a287-149c038eeb8c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/235ef835-4afc-49cb-830d-c0b800e2c422 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1c658a6-cc28-4e0c-bddc-90b7685b53b8 Information about how your tender will be scored. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/038f1423-b952-4d8c-81d1-0d3c5151a315 Full information about the works - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b911164-33c3-4601-87de-c1d772d2c85e ## Notice URLs - http://www.flitwick.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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