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Published 3 Sept 2026, 10:32 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Replacement Boiler for Aylsham Town Council

Official notice

Authority: Aylsham Town Council (Local council)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£50,000£50,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 30 Sept 2026
Contract term 2 moends 31 Dec 2026 · starts 1 Nov 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description
  1. New Town Hall Main Boiler - LOCATION, AYLSHAM, NORFOLK, NR11 6EL
  • Supply and install new 2no. Commercial 48KW (total 96KW) high efficiency condensing boilers. Minimum 5 years manufacturer's guarantee
  • Boilers to be fitted in existing boiler room (cellar) at a suitable height to reduce risk from flooding.
  • Existing pipework to be re-routed to new boilers.
  • Supply and instal new flue liner in chimney stack. This may be subcontracted out but subcontractor will report to the successful contractor.
  • Flues to be connected to new flue liner.
  • Old boiler to be removed from site and disposed of.
  • New boilers to be plumbed in to new plate heat exchanger to split system up and keep existing system open vent, utilizing the existing header tank in loft.
  • New larger circulation pump fitted to serve original heating system.
  • System to be split into 2 zones. The first zone will be the original heating system and the second zone will consist of the Council Chamber and Archives room (first floor).
  • 2no. motorized valves.
  • New 35mm copper pipe work from boiler area installed to existing heating system.
  • System to be adapted to a sealed pressurized system with expansion vessel and filling loop.
  • System filter fitted to filter out debris in the heating system.
  • New 28mm copper gas pipe installed from gas meter to new boilers.
  • Boiler to be wired in to 3-amp fused spur.
  • Supply and fit HIVE smart heating controls to control 2 x zones for use with App. Provide instructions on app
  • Condense pipe from boiler plumbed into nearest drain.
  1. Replace 2no. gas heaters with Fan assisted heaters
  • New fan assisted heater to be installed to replace gas heaters (2no.). One on the ground floor (Green Room) and one on the first floor (council chamber).
  • New pipe work from new boiler area fitted to new radiator locations. Pipe work to be surface mounted in copper but hidden, where possible underflooring.
  • Existing gas heaters to be removed and disposed of to make way for new radiators.
  • System will be flushed to comply with manufacture instructions, to remove sludge and debris, using a chemical cleaner.
  • System corrosion inhibitor will be introduced into the heating system.
  • Green room heater to be connected to Zone 1, council chamber to be connected to Zone 2.
  1. Installation of 3no. Radiators
  • Installation of 2no. radiators in the archive room (zone 2).
  • Installation of 1no. radiator in the ground floor east toilet (zone 1).
  • Area to be connected with a 2 port valve and thermostat.
  • All necessary pipework supplied and fitted.
  1. Other
  • Boiler will be commissioned and registered with Gas Safety Certificate
  • Warranty to be provided (with option of extension where available).
  • The Town Hall is a working building. All works to be programmed in in coordination with Town Council officers so that there is either minimal impact on hirers of the building, or the building can be closed for safety reasons.
  • Any damage to the fabric of the Town Hall should be made good
  • All waste materials to be cleared from site in accordance with the contractor's waste transfer licence.
  • The successful contractor will be expected to provide a risk assessment and method statement for the works, and provide evidence of Public Liability insurance.
  • A site visit is strongly recommended prior to pricing for works. This can be arranged through the Town Council's Maintenance Manager Gavin Watson (email [email protected] or call 07585 600539)

CPV: Central-heating equipment · Heating works

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 2 moSMEPublished value£50,000
Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 (2 mo)Value: £50,000 exc. VAT · £50,000 inc. VAT

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: Decision will be made on: Price Technical expertise Social and environmental commitment Company liquidity

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
3 Sept 2026, 10:32 BST
Last source update
3 Sept 2026, 10:56 BST
Authority reference
ATC003
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-083342
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Central-heating equipmentHeating works
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
+1 moreSouth West (UKK)
Official registry OCID
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How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
30 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Electronic submission
Not allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

All tender documents are to be received by the council by midday on Monday 30th September 2026. This, and any supporting documents, must be sent to:

The Town Clerk - TENDER DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED

Aylsham Town Council

Town Hall

Market Place

Aylsham

NR11 6EL

Timeline

3 Sept 2026 → 1 Nov 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Tender notice published49 days ago
    3 Sept 2026, 10:32 BST
  2. Submission deadline22 days ago
    30 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Today
    22 Oct 2026
  4. Contract startsin 10 days
    1 Nov 2026

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Sept 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    3 Sept 2026, 10:32 BST
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    3 Sept 2026, 10:56 BST
    UK4
Published amendments (1)

Changes made to location to clarify works in Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6EL

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Aylsham Town Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PDLN-7565-LDTD Town Hall, Market Place, Aylsham, East of England, NR11 6ELContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (6)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
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