--- title: "Longhurst Group Heating Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d744bf27-7840-4897-9f55-69bd2a150ebd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d744bf27-7840-4897-9f55-69bd2a150ebd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d744bf27-7840-4897-9f55-69bd2a150ebd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d744bf27-7840-4897-9f55-69bd2a150ebd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ECHELON CONSULTANCY LTD" published: "2019-04-05" --- # Longhurst Group Heating Contract Buyer: ECHELON CONSULTANCY LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d744bf27-7840-4897-9f55-69bd2a150ebd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d744bf27-7840-4897-9f55-69bd2a150ebd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d744bf27-7840-4897-9f55-69bd2a150ebd.json) ## Summary The Longhurst Group has concluded the procurement process for the "Longhurst Group Heating Contract," which focuses on repair and maintenance services for domestic and commercial gas heating works. Located across the East Midlands, East of England, and West Midlands in the United Kingdom, this contract has a total value of £40 million, with a minimum value of £38 million. The procurement method used was selective, following a Restricted procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and the contract period starting from 1st July 2019 extends to 30th June 2029. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 14th November 2018, with the current procurement stage being the award of contract to Mears Limited, announced on 3rd April 2019. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in heating installation and maintenance services. Companies that are well-suited to compete include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in domestic gas systems, mechanical and electrical installations, and related repair services. With a long-term contract period of up to ten years, this is an excellent opportunity for qualified service providers to establish enduring partnerships and expand their market presence in public sector contracts. ## Notice The Longhurst Group sought expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified Service Providers to undertake domestic and commercial gas heating works to its housing stock portfolio. The works will comprise servicing, repair and breakdown and planned installation/replacement works and will be delivered under a TPC 2005 (as amended). The Contract will run for a maximum of 10 years: it will run for an initial 5 years with the option to extend by up to 5 further years. The works were procured under a Restricted procurement procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Prospective Service Providers were required to complete a Selection Questionnaire under the first stage of this process. The Longhurst Group evaluated submitted SQs and anticipated short listing a maximum of five suppliers who will be Invited to Tender. The Longhurst Group reserved the right to increase or decrease this number by 1 or 2 if scores were closely placed around the cut-off point. Full details of the requirements, evaluation criteria and all other information pertaining to this opportunity were included in the procurement documents, which were available to download from the EU Supply portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e4d9d2b-17e7-40f2-93fe-2e9f1bab8654 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Apr 2019 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £38,875,837 | | 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 | ECHELON CONSULTANCY LTD | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 3JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MEARS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations - 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations - 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations - 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations - 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating - 50721000 - Commissioning of heating installations ## Release History - 5 Apr 2019 at 06:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e4d9d2b-17e7-40f2-93fe-2e9f1bab8654 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e4d9d2b-17e7-40f2-93fe-2e9f1bab8654 5th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=25458&B=ECHELON Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45191 User / Company ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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