Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
7 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Full Description
The requirement will generally comprise
- Carry out an annual standard sweep at each of the properties known to have a live chimney,
to include smoke test and removal of any bird nesting material
- Carry out a site visit to each of the other properties listed to establish the requirement for a sweep (or verification of any air-source heat pumps or similar alternative) and carry out a
standard sweep as required
- Ad hoc related work (eg cowl replacement) by mutual agreement, with reference to a rate card
- Prompt submission of certificates within a month of each sweep (which may be submitted in batches together with an invoice)
Methodology for carrying out the services will generally include
- Inspecting the chimney or flue before cleaning
- Protecting the surrounding area so that soot doesn't fall into a room
- Using brushes on extending rods to clean the chimney or flue
- Removing soot and debris using an industrial vacuum cleaner
- Using equipment such as smoke-generating machines and CCTV cameras to examine the chimney
Requirements
standard sweep as required
Site Viewing
- Carry out a site visit to each of the other properties listed to establish the requirement for a sweep (or verification of any air-source heat pumps or similar alternative) and carry out a
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Award Details
Puffin Chimneys
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
John O’Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Ltd
2 contracts wonlatest 28 Sept 2026ends 20 Sept 2031£784,944
total awarded
- 2
Sevenoaks District Council
2 contracts wonlatest 3 Aug 2026 - 3
PSW BUILDING CONSULTANCY LIMITED
- 4
Aspect Lifts Ltd
£90,218
total awarded
- 5
SD LEE LTD
John O’Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATIONKey Dates
Published
7 September 2026
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