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title: "Oil Heating Servicing and Maintenance for Social Housing 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06deb6"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE"
published: "2026-08-07"
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# Oil Heating Servicing and Maintenance for Social Housing 2026

Buyer: THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06deb6

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## Summary

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a contract titled "Oil Heating Servicing and Maintenance for Social Housing 2026." This procurement involves services in the sector of central-heating installation and maintenance and is located in the UK, specifically in the Folkestone region. The process follows an open procurement method, ensuring a competitive environment suitable for various industries. Notable dates include the end of the tender period on 2nd October 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 21st September 2026. The contract intended to start on 1st April 2027 involves planned maintenance, responsive repairs, and associated works to oil-fired heating systems across 96 domestic properties, with a budget capped at £600,000 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in heat servicing and maintenance, particularly those registered with OFTEC. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement especially appealing due to the council's encouragement of SME participation. The open procedure allows for a competitive selection process, potentially beneficial for industry growth and collaboration with local government. Companies with expertise in installation and repair of central heating systems and those familiar with working alongside public authorities will be well-suited to compete. With a potential renewal clause extending the contract by up to 24 months, this procurement not only promises immediate business opportunities but also offers longer-term engagement possibilities based on performance outcomes.

## Notice

This notice is to alert the market that the FHDC has a requirement for oil heating and hot water servicing, maintenance, installation and associated works. As a social housing provider, FHDC is required to undertake landlord oil boiler servicing and maintenance to ensure that the oil-fired heating and hot water systems provided to its tenants remain safe, compliant and in good working order. FHDC is seeking an independent OFTEC-registered specialist contractor to undertake servicing, maintenance, repairs and associated works to approximately 96 domestic properties with oil-fired heating systems and to work collaboratively with FHDC to deliver this essential service. The contract is expected to include, but not be limited to planned maintenance, responsive repairs, installation and replacement works, and associated works. Further details can be found in the document attached to this notice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: a further period of periods of up to 24 months dependent upon the satisfactory performance of the contract and a review of the council's requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075118-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-07-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLJ44 East Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45331100 - Central-heating installation work
- 45331110 - Boiler installation work
- 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2026 at 08:55 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075118-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075118-2026
  7th August 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20337

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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