Scope
Reference
DN788422
Description
Southwark Council is preparing to procure a suite of contracts for the delivery of repairs, maintenance, and investment upgrades across our heat networks and associated systems. This includes works to:
Individual and District (Communal) Heating Systems
Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS)
Contract Cold Water Services (CWS)
Temporary Boiler Installations
We intend to appoint multiple contractors to cover both the northern and southern regions of the borough, fostering collaboration in support of our commitments to resident wellbeing, climate action, and social value.
The proposed contract term is 5 years, with optional extensions of +3 and +2 years.
Total value (estimated)
- £150,000,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2037
- 10 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment
- 45232141 - Heating works
- 45232140 - District-heating mains construction work
- 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
Contract locations
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 September 2025
Engagement process description
To inform our procurement strategy, we will be hosting a market engagement event in mid-October 2025. We invite expressions of interest from capable and experienced suppliers who wish to attend and contribute feedback.
If you would like to participate, please contact us at ampt@southwark.gov.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 April 2026
Contracting authority
London Borough of Southwark
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTW-7647-VDLV
160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government