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title: "Framework Agreement for the Maintenance, Service and Repair of HVAC Systems, Air Source and Ground Source Heat Pumps"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049869"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-23"
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# Framework Agreement for the Maintenance, Service and Repair of HVAC Systems, Air Source and Ground Source Heat Pumps

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049869

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for a Framework Agreement for the Maintenance, Service, and Repair of HVAC Systems, Air Source, and Ground Source Heat Pumps, covering a diverse range of properties including office accommodation, public buildings, educational establishments, leisure facilities, and fire and rescue stations within the UKC14 region. The procurement, initiated through an open procedure, culminated in the award of the contract on 17 December 2024 to Acrol Air Conditioning as the primary supplier, with Airco Refrigeration and Air Conditioning in a reserve capacity. This framework agreement ensures comprehensive servicing, maintenance, and emergency repairs for HVAC systems, reflecting the council’s commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in public facility management.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in HVAC system services, maintenance, and repairs. Companies with expertise in servicing diverse types of properties and those capable of providing round-the-clock emergency support would find this framework particularly advantageous. The agreement emphasises quality and price equally in its award criteria, allowing skilled small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete effectively. Given the planned duration of up to four years, successful bidders can secure a steady stream of work, fostering long-term stability and growth within this essential service sector.

## Notice

This contract is for a Framework Agreement to provide the complete servicing/maintenance and any breakdown repairs of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, Air Source and Ground Source Heat Pumps within various Durham County Council and other managed buildings and associated bodies' facilities. The contract is to cover a wide and diverse range of properties, including office accommodation, public buildings, educational establishments including Academies, leisure facilities, fire and rescue stations etc.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for a Framework Agreement to provide the complete servicing/maintenance and any breakdown repairs of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, Air Source and Ground Source Heat Pumps within various Durham County Council and other managed buildings and associated bodies' facilities. The contract is to cover a wide and diverse range of properties, including office accommodation, public buildings, educational establishments including Academies, leisure facilities, fire and rescue stations etc.

Options: The initial duration of the proposed Framework Agreement is 2 years subject to the right of the Council (at its sole discretion) to exercise its option to extend for a term of 1 year plus an additional term of 1 year or terms to be determined by the Council (at its sole discretion) but for an additional overall term of no greater than a further 2 years from the actual end date. The maximum length of the Framework contract is therefore 4 years.

Renewal: The initial duration of the proposed Framework Agreement is 2 years subject to the right of the Council (at its sole discretion) to exercise its option to extend for a term of 1 year plus an additional term of 1 year or terms to be determined by the Council (at its sole discretion) but for an additional overall term of no greater than a further 2 years from the actual end date. The maximum length of the Framework contract is therefore 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041445-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £360,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC14 Durham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ACROL AIR CONDITIONING; AIRCO REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041445-2024
- 5 Sep 2024 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028462-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.org
- http://www.durham.org.uk
- http://www.nepo.org

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