Oil Heating Servicing and Maintenance for Social Housing 2027-30
The contract covers oil-fired heating and hot water servicing, maintenance, repairs, installation, replacement and associated works for The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe, a local authority and social housing provider. The supplier will maintain approximately 96 domestic properties, carrying out planned maintenance and responsive repairs while ensuring tenants’ oil heating and hot water systems remain safe, compliant and in good working order. The estimated value is £100,000 per year excluding VAT, with an initial three-year term valued at approximately £300,000 and potential extensions creating a maximum five-year value of £500,000 excluding VAT. Delivery will take place across the Folkestone and Hythe district in Kent, within UKJ44, United Kingdom. The critical qualification is registration with OFTEC as an independent specialist contractor for oil heating systems.
Buyer: The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 19 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £500k
- Bids close: 19 Nov 2026
- Location: East Kent
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
- Category: Central-heating installation work (45331100)
From the official notice
As a social housing provider, FHDC is required to undertake landlord oil boiler servicing and maintenance to ensure that the oil-fired heating and hot water systems provided to its tenants remain safe, compliant and in good working order. FHDC is seeking an independent OFTEC-registered specialist contractor to undertake servicing, maintenance, repairs and associated works to approximately 96 domestic properties with oil-fired heating systems and to work collaboratively with FHDC to deliver this essential service. The contract is expected to include, but not be limited to planned maintenance, responsive repairs, installation and replacement works, and associated works. The contract is anticipated to start 1 April 2027 and continue for a period of 3 years (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 24 months). Estimated contract value is based on £100,000 per annum excluding VAT. Estimated value of the initial 3-year term is £300,000 excl. VAT. Estimated value of full 5-year term if extended is £500,000 excl. VAT.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 19 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £500k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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