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title: "Gas and Oil Heating & Hot Water Systems - Legislative Preventative and Optional Reactive Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d9f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Gas and Oil Heating & Hot Water Systems - Legislative Preventative and Optional Reactive Maintenance

Buyer: DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d9f

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## Summary

The Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority conducted an open procurement process for the maintenance of gas and oil heating and hot water systems across Dorset and Wiltshire. This contract, entitled "Gas and Oil Heating & Hot Water Systems - Legislative Preventative and Optional Reactive Maintenance," falls under the services category, focusing on essential maintenance works to ensure compliance with legislative standards. The procurement process culminated in the award stage on 30th March 2026, and the awarded contracts are scheduled to commence on 15th April 2026, with a three-year duration and the possibility of a 12-month extension. Significant dates include the standstill period ending on 10th April 2026 and a scheduled signature date on 15th April 2026. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure, catering to the regions of Dorset and Wiltshire within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in heating and plumbing maintenance services, particularly those qualified to handle legislative compliance for gas and oil systems. With a focus on preventative and reactive maintenance, suppliers like Whitehead Building Services, an SME awarded both lots, show that smaller businesses have a competitive chance in this procurement environment. The evaluation criteria emphasise price, quality, and social value, providing a diverse pathway for growth in the public sector for capable service providers. This contract can help businesses strengthen their presence and capability in public sector contracts, especially for those with expertise in central heating systems and associated maintenance services.

## Notice

Lot 1 - Gas and Oil Heating & Hot Water Systems - Legislative Preventative and Optional Reactive Maintenance - Dorset Lot 2 - Gas and Oil Heating & Hot Water Systems - Legislative Preventative and Optional Reactive Maintenance - Wiltshire

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Gas and Oil Heating & Hot Water Systems - Legislative Preventative and Optional Reactive Maintenance - Dorset

Lot 1 - Gas and Oil Heating & Hot Water Systems - Legislative Preventative and Optional Reactive Maintenance - Dorset, contract in the region of PS88,000.00 (including VAT) for the Contract Term

Renewal: 1 Optional 12 month extension

Lot 2 - Gas and Oil Heating & Hot Water Systems - Legislative Preventative and Optional Reactive Maintenance - Wiltshire

Lot 2 - Gas and Oil Heating & Hot Water Systems - Legislative Preventative and Optional Reactive Maintenance - Wiltshire, contract in the region of PS62,000.00 (including VAT) for the Contract Term

Renewal: 1 Optional 12 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028951-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| Awards value | £427,266 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP1 3NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Salisbury St Francis & Stratford |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WHITEHEAD BUILDING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment
- 39715200 - Heating equipment
- 39715210 - Central-heating equipment
- 44620000 - Central-heating radiators and boilers and parts
- 44621220 - Central-heating boilers
- 45232141 - Heating works
- 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 09:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028951-2026
- 23 Jan 2026 at 15:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006309-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028951-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006309-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpdPleasefindlinkedbelowauserguidethatincludeshowtofindtendersandaccessdocuments.YoumayneedtoaddtheDWFRSportalintoyouraccountfirst,theguidanceforthisisStep3onpage4.https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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