Maintenance of Boilers, Boiler Water Treatment, Plate Heat Exchangers and Energy Centres Management and Maintenance

The Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is soliciting a contract to provide maintenance for boilers, boiler water treatment, plate heat exchangers, and energy centres management for the Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland. The scope of work is divided into six distinct lots: steam boilers and associated plant, steam boiler water level controls, low temperature hot water boilers and associated plant, biomass boilers and associated plant, plate heat exchangers, and energy centres management and maintenance. The total estimated contract value is 13,516,630 GBP excluding VAT, with the highest value lot being the maintenance of steam boilers and associated plant at approximately 5,547,083 GBP. The contract is scheduled to run from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032, with a possible extension of up to 36 months, potentially extending the performance period to March 31, 2035. Award criteria are heavily weighted toward price at 90%, with social value accounting for 10%, and a mandatory pass/fail quality assessment. The buyer reserves the right to increase the service range and make additional purchases or service requests while the contract remains valid. Tenders must be submitted in English via the electronic portal by December 14, 2026.