--- title: "Design of Replacement Heating Systems at various schools throughout Argyll and Bute." ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829654" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829654" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829654.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829654.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-17" --- # Design of Replacement Heating Systems at various schools throughout Argyll and Bute. Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829654 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829654) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829654.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the design of replacement heating systems at various schools throughout Argyll and Bute is being planned by Argyll and Bute Council, a regional or local authority identified as the buyer. This tender falls under the category of general public services and involves design consultancy support to replace current oil-fired boiler systems with low-carbon alternatives. The work is planned to be executed at several primary schools across UKM region, including Park Primary School and Port Ellen Primary School, among others. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice expected by 30 April 2026. The intended procurement method is a planned tender, with the works expected to take place between 1 July and 16 August 2026 during the school holidays. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in heating and ventilation consultancy, particularly those experienced in sustainable design and implementation. With a budget of £60,000, it presents a chance for companies to expand their portfolio by providing low-carbon heating solutions and increase their market presence in public sector projects. Ideal competitors for this tender would be consultancies with expertise in energy efficiency and resilience in heating systems, capable of delivering bespoke solutions tailored to each school's operational requirements while meeting environmental standards. Additionally, the multi-site nature of the project would suit firms with logistical capabilities to manage projects efficiently across multiple locations. ## Notice Design consultancy support for the removal of existing oil-fired boiler systems and the design and specification of replacement low-carbon heat alternatives ### Lot Information Lot 1 Argyll and Bute Council requires design consultancy support for the removal of existing oil-fired boiler systems and the design and specification of replacement low-carbon heat alternative. The successful supplier will be required to provide a coordinated, multi site approach, ensuring that replacement heating systems are appropriately designed to meet each building's operational requirements, improve energy efficiency, and increase resilience while reducing reliance on costly oil based heating.. The successful supplier will be expected to produce the design for each of the listed sites in time to allow Argyll and Bute Council to tender for the subsequent works package. The works are currently programmed to happen during the Argyll and Bute School Holiday (01 July - 16 August 2026). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554086 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 44621200 - Boilers - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings - 71321200 - Heating-system design services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554086 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554086 Design of Replacement Heating Systems at various schools throughout Argyll and Bute. - Design consultancy support for the removal of existing oil-fired boiler systems and the design and specification of replacement low-carbon heat alternatives ## Notice URLs - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829654 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829654 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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