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title: "Luton Council FTS Open Tender Framework procurement for Mechanical Services Support: Domestic Gas Servicing and Associated Work, Domestic Boiler Replacement and Associated Work, Communal Boiler Servicing; Maintenance and Mechanical, Water Treatment Services and Associated Works."
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# Luton Council FTS Open Tender Framework procurement for Mechanical Services Support: Domestic Gas Servicing and Associated Work, Domestic Boiler Replacement and Associated Work, Communal Boiler Servicing; Maintenance and Mechanical, Water Treatment Services and Associated Works.

Buyer: LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98689c2e-603f-447c-8de4-d0cfa3c98cb6

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## Summary

Luton Borough Council has issued an open tender for a framework procurement focused on mechanical services support, specifically in heating works. The procurement process includes domestic gas servicing, boiler replacement and communal boiler servicing, alongside water treatment services. The total contract value is estimated at £14,600,000 GBP, covering numerous locations including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. The awarding stage of the procurement was completed as of 13th January 2026. This process adopts an open procedure, and the contract period spans from 1st April 2023 to 4th April 2027. The tender initial process concluded on 20th March 2023, with Luton Borough Council acting as the buying organisation, led by contact point Christopher Newman.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the mechanical services and environmental building services sectors, particularly for SMEs. Potential contenders for this tender could range from suppliers of domestic gas servicing to companies specialising in water treatment and boiler maintenance services. The framework's structure allows participation in multiple lots, increasing potential market share for those involved. Furthermore, the potential for ad-hoc projects offers additional avenues for businesses to secure work. Engaging in competitive mini bids could establish long-term partnerships and provide a steady stream of contracts, essential for business growth and sustainability.

## Notice

o be able to bid for this tender opportunity suppliers MUST first seek registration on the ProContract Proactis Due North e commerce platform (which is free to all suppliers) https://procontract.due-north.com The purpose of this tender is to set up a frame work of suppliers for its Mechanical and Electrical Services / applicable to various residential and commercial installations, with a view to awarding a primary (preferred) provider for each lot (1 -3) and up to 8 x (times) ranked contingent suppliers in support of each Lot. With the exception of Lot 4 which will have a preferred provider and 1 contingent. The Lots remain: LOT 1 - DOMESTIC GAS SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS LOT 2 - DOMESTIC BOILER REPLACEMENT LOT 3 - COMMUNAL BOILER SERVICING, INSTALLATION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS LOT 4 - WATER TREATMENT SERVICES AND ASSOCIATED WORKS All quantities and indicated spend in pricing document are annual indicative quantities and spend based upon the previous 3 years. The Councils financial year runs from April to March, with an exemption period from April till the 1st October 2022. Some work has already have been ordered for the 2022-23 program so volumes will be lower this year. There are also no guaranteed volumes for all requirements on this contract at any time. In addition to the standard Lots detailed within this tender, there may also be the requirement for ad-hoc projects to be completed. It is the council's intention to utilise all winning providers (Primary and contingent for each lot) for further competition / mini bid competitions in this instance. The winner ranked 1 (preferred or primary) provider of each lot will be the call off contractor for all reactive and associated projects for that lot, in the instance where so many contingents could be utilised, in its evaluation of bids the Council reserves the right to limit the awards at a bid step. Social value with less than a minimum score of 3 will be excluded from the award ranking calculation. Where the primary provider does not have capacity or ability to complete the works, the council will call on the remaining contingent providers for that specific lot, in order of award, to complete the works required. Where the primary provider continues to decline work offered then after 3 declines they will get down ranked to position 3. When larger projects (above PS75k) are required a minimum of three providers /contractors will be asked to tender as a mini bid for that specific project. The volume of work awarded to any contractor cannot be guaranteed at any stage of the contract as this will depend on the availability of BTS Services existing labour and available budgets to fund each required work stream. BTS (Client Division) manages the call -off work, and offer of any requirements in the first instances to BTS (Services Division) There is the opportunity for bidders to bid on one or all Lots within this tender and will be awarded based on the

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e25c91f7-7b88-4da4-966a-8aaeda206aea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 4 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | CME HEATING; GEM ENVIRONMENTAL BUILDING SERVICES; HEATTREAT; HELMORE INDUSTRIAL WATER TREATMENT; OAKRAY; ORION BUILDING ENGINEERING SERVICES; SDG ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; SURESERVE COMPLIANCE CENTRAL; TSG BUILDING SERVICES; WEST COAST MEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45232141 - Heating works
- 45232430 - Water-treatment work
- 45331110 - Boiler installation work
- 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e25c91f7-7b88-4da4-966a-8aaeda206aea
- 16 Feb 2023 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abdce0d9-6da6-4adf-81b6-2f343e90eff5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e25c91f7-7b88-4da4-966a-8aaeda206aea
  13th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abdce0d9-6da6-4adf-81b6-2f343e90eff5
  16th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

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