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title: "SBC0221 Stevenage Borough Council Domestic and Communal Heating and Water Hygiene Contracts"
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# SBC0221 Stevenage Borough Council Domestic and Communal Heating and Water Hygiene Contracts

Buyer: STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02969a

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## Summary

Stevenage Borough Council is conducting a public procurement for heating and water hygiene services under the title "SBC0221 Stevenage Borough Council Domestic and Communal Heating and Water Hygiene Contracts." The procurement is classified under repair and maintenance services and is located in Stevenage, UK (UKH23). The procurement process is structured as a selective tender using a two-stage Restricted procedure per Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The deadline for submitting Selection Questionnaires was on 29 March 2021, with a virtual bidders day held on 11 March 2021. Successful contracts can last up to eight years, with several lots available, including domestic heating, communal heating, and water hygiene services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the repair and maintenance sector, particularly those with expertise in heating systems and water hygiene. Companies specialising in heating services, plumbing, and maintenance, along with those experienced in managing communal facilities, are encouraged to participate. Established firms as well as SMEs with the required qualifications and experience in servicing and installing heating and water systems may find this tender particularly advantageous, facilitating potential business growth through long-term contracts and reliable income streams.

## Notice

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitable qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of heating and water hygiene services under three lots as follows:Lot 1 Domestic Heating Service and Maintenance plus ad-hoc installation worksLot 2 Communal Heating Servicing and Maintenance Lot 3 Water Hygiene Servicing and MaintenanceEach of the three contracts will be TPC 2005(as amended) for a maximum of eight years (4+2+2)SBC is following a two-stage Restricted process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Full details of the Contracts, requirements and procurement process as included in the documents.The SQ stage virtual bidders day is being held on 11 March 2021, see SQ stage procurement documents for more detail.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Domestic Heating Servicing and Maintenance

Lot 1 comprises LGSR servicing, maintenance and remedial works to domestic heating systems across SBC's stock under a 3* rate plus ad hoc installation works. The contract will include a full call handling service both in and outside of working hours. This will be a TPC 2005 (as amended) contract for a maximum of 8 years (4 + 2 + 2). Organisations bidding for Lot 1 are not permitted to bid for any other Lot.SBC is following a two-stage Restricted procurement procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Under the first stage of the process, prospective bidders are required to complete a Selection Questionnaire and its associated appendices. Following evaluation of submitted SQs, SBC anticipates shortlisting five bidders to be Invited to Tender for Lot 1. It reserves the right to increase this by 1 or 2 bidders up to a maximum of 7, should scores be very closely placed around the cut-off point. Following evaluation of Tenders under the second stage of the process, SBC intends to award the Contract to a single Service Provider. Full details of the Contract and its requirements are included in the procurement and Tender documents, available to download from the Supply Hertfordshire portal. Additional information: It is likely that there will be personnel to whom the right of TUPE will apply.

Options: The Contract will run for an initial period of four years with the option to extend by up to two further two-year periods

Lot 2 - Communal Heating Servicing and Maintenance

Lot 2 comprises servicing, maintenance and remedial works to communal heating systems across SBC's stock under an annual rate. The contract will include call handling both in and outside of working hours. This will be a TPC 2005 (as amended) contract for a maximum period of 8 years (4 + 2 + 2). Organisations bidding for Lot 2 may not bid for Lot 1 but may bid for Lot 3.SBC is following a two-stage Restricted procurement procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Under the first stage of the process, prospective bidders are required to complete a Selection Questionnaire and its associated appendices. Following evaluation of submitted SQs, SBC anticipates shortlisting five bidders to be Invited to Tender for Lot 2. It reserves the right to increase this by 1 or 2 bidders up to a maximum of 7, should scores be very closely placed around the cut-off point. Following evaluation of Tenders under the second stage of the process, SBC intends to award the Contract to a single Service Provider. Full details of the Contract and its requirements are included in the procurement and Tender documents, available to download from the Supply Hertfordshire portal.

Options: The Contract will run for an initial period of four years with the option to extend by up to two further two-year periods

Lot 3 - Water Hygiene Servicing and Maintenance

Lot 3 comprises servicing and remedial works to water tanks, pumps and associated systems and equipment across SBC's stock. The contract will include call handling both in and outside of working hours. This will be a TPC 2005 (as amended) contract for a maximum period of 8 years (4 + 2 + 2). Organisations bidding for Lot 3 may not bid for Lot 1 but may bid for Lot 2.SBC is following a two-stage Restricted procurement procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Under the first stage of the process, prospective bidders are required to complete a Selection Questionnaire and its associated appendices. Following evaluation of submitted SQs, SBC anticipates shortlisting five bidders to be Invited to Tender for Lot 3. It reserves the right to increase this by 1 or 2 bidders up to a maximum of 7, should scores be very closely placed around the cut-off point. Following evaluation of Tenders under the second stage of the process, SBC intends to award the Contract to a single Service Provider. Full details of the Contract and its requirements are included in the procurement and Tender documents, available to download from the Supply Hertfordshire portal.

Options: The Contract will run for an initial period of four years with the option to extend by up to two further two-year periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025602-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,400,000 |
| Lots value | £10,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,693,899 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 1HN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Old Town |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | AARON SERVICES; GASWAY SERVICES; SAFE WATER IO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 42122130 - Water pumps
- 45232141 - Heating works
- 45232430 - Water-treatment work
- 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 45331100 - Central-heating installation work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery
- 50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating
- 50721000 - Commissioning of heating installations
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 79512000 - Call centre
- 90913100 - Tank-cleaning services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2021 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025602-2021
- 26 Feb 2021 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003890-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stevenage.gov.uk
- http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk

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