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title: "Direct Award - Back Up Contractor for the Design, Installation and Repairs of Domestic Heating Systems"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# Direct Award - Back Up Contractor for the Design, Installation and Repairs of Domestic Heating Systems

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821388

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by South Lanarkshire Council involves a direct award under the Scotland Excel Framework for Property Maintenance and Refurbishment, specifically targeting Lot 5, which covers heating. The contract's title is "Direct Award - Back Up Contractor for the Design, Installation and Repairs of Domestic Heating Systems," reflecting its focus on ensuring continuity in heating services for both housing and non-housing properties. Located in Hamilton, the procurement falls under the "General public services" industry category and progressed to the award stage on 4th February 2026. The contract will be active from 12th January 2026 to 11th January 2028, with a possible extension of up to two years. The procurement method employed is selective, following a restricted procedure within the framework period extended to 2027.

This tender creates significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in domestic heating system design, installation, and maintenance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as BRB Electrical Limited, which won the contract, are well-placed to compete, especially those proficient in air source heating systems, gas heating replacements, and electric wet central heating installations. The structured nature of the framework allows for a targeted selection process, providing businesses with a reliable partner in the local government sector, thus offering potential for long-term growth and partnership opportunities in public sector projects.

## Notice

The Council's Housing and Technical Resources Property Services have a requirement for a back-up contractor to provide Design, Installation and Repairs of Domestic Heating Systems which include Air Source Heating Systems, Gas Heating replacements, Natural Gas Fired Heating Systems and Electric Wet Central Heating to ensure that there is a minimal disruption to any Housing or Non-Housing property without the appropriate level of heating. The Council's Procurement Service has identified a suitable and accessible Framework as follows: Framework: Scotland Excel Framework Property Maintenance and Refurbishment Framework (1821)(Lot 5: Heating). Framework period: 16 June 2023 until 15 June 2025 and was extended to the 15 June 2027. It is the Council's intention to use in-house provision where possible and this contract will only be used in times of high demand.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council awarded a call-off contract by Direct Award under the Scotland Excel Framework for the Property Maintenance and Refurbishment Framework (1821) (Lot 5: Heating) The selection criteria states that the Council can directly select a contractor for a particular Work Order, considering the selection criteria of the framework. The call-off contract is for the period 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2028 with optional extension of up to 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548753 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRB ELECTRICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548753

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548753
  Direct Award - Back Up Contractor for the Design, Installation and Repairs of Domestic Heating Systems - The Council's Housing and Technical Resources Property Services have a requirement for a back-up contractor to provide Design, Installation and Repairs of Domestic Heating Systems which include Air Source Heating Systems, Gas Heating replacements, Natural Gas Fired Heating Systems and Electric Wet Central Heating to ensure that there is a minimal disruption to any Housing or Non-Housing property without the appropriate level of heating. The Council's Procurement Service has identified a suitable and accessible Framework as follows: Framework: Scotland Excel Framework Property Maintenance and Refurbishment Framework (1821)(Lot 5: Heating). Framework period: 16 June 2023 until 15 June 2025 and was extended to the 15 June 2027. It is the Council's intention to use in-house provision where possible and this contract will only be used in times of high demand.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821388

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