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title: "Natural Gas Boiler & Gas Water Heater"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a600"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
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# Natural Gas Boiler & Gas Water Heater

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a600

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## Summary

The University of Salford recently concluded its procurement process for a maintenance contract related to natural gas boilers and gas water heaters. The award phase, dated 23 February 2026, saw this contract secured by Modern Heating Services Ltd. The project focuses on the upkeep of installations across Salford's university campuses, located in the North West England region (UKD34). The procurement was conducted using an open method, allowing competition below the threshold, and culminated in a three-year term contract with potential extension for up to two additional years. This tender is classified under the 'Construction work' category, with maintenance services specified through CPV codes, namely gas appliance maintenance services, gas heaters, and water heaters. Key dates related to submission were within October 2025, highlighting an active procurement timeline throughout that period.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services for heating equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing a swift emergency response service. With the procurement criteria focusing heavily on quality, making up 60% of the award criteria alongside price, it encourages businesses that can ensure reliable service and robust quality assurance measures. The size and scope of the project make it ideal for companies experienced in handling large portfolios, offering potential growth through expansion in public sector contracts. Furthermore, the fixed-price nature of the contract offers financial predictability, appealing to businesses adept at managing costs within set budgeting constraints. This procurement process could serve as a significant growth driver for suitable entities aiming to enhance their footprint in the maintenance sector.

## Notice

The University of Salford wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced maintenance company on a three-year term contract basis (with an option to extend for up to a further two years, whether in single or multiple extensions), to undertake the test and maintenance duties on multiple installations on their "Site Wide" portfolio of buildings across the University of Salford's campuses. The maintenance contract awarded to the successful tenderer will be a Fixed Price Contract in respect to the equipment schedule detailed within section 14 "Schedule of Assets" of this document. The contractor shall undertake all maintenance and renewals which may become necessary and provide an emergency call out service with a four-hour response time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016140-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | £34,049 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| Additional buyers | ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Epsom and Ewell |
| Electoral ward | Woodcote & Langley Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Epsom and Ewell |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MODERN HEATING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment
- 39721411 - Gas heaters
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 14:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016140-2026
- 22 Oct 2025 at 10:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067406-2025
- 1 Oct 2025 at 13:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061372-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016140-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067406-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061372-2025
  1st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.atkinsrealis.com
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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