Scope
Reference
Chest Ref DN 792729
Description
Blackpool Borough Council (the Council) are looking to appoint a single provider for the maintenance and periodic servicing of air conditioning and air handling plant.
It shall be the duty of the Contractor to carry out the operation, inspection and maintenance of all air conditioning plant, including servicing and completing repairs, as defined in the General Conditions of Contract and Specification. This will include:
Providing a working environment for the building users and tenants that fulfils the Council's obligations as defined in the lease(s).
Maintaining the air conditioning plant in good working order and to protect the value of the Councils assets.
Preparing or reviewing and updating a list of all the company's air conditioning equipment within a building (hereafter referred to as the Asset Register) and to supplying a copy of that register to the Council.
Making adequate arrangements for the Health and Safety of persons in or around the buildings and to fulfil all safety requirements particularly in regard to the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act. 1974.
Total value (estimated)
- £220,000 excluding VAT
- £264,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 30 April 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract has the option to extend incrementally for a further period of 1 plus 1 year subject to satisfactory contract review and budget availability.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKD42 - Blackpool
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 April 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 September 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 40% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHB-5249-RZVD
PO Box 11, Town Hall
Blackpool
FY1 1NB
United Kingdom
Region: UKD42 - Blackpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government