Award

Gas Maintenance Services and Pressure Systems

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2025 at 08:54

Award Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 15:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has awarded a contract for "Gas Maintenance Services and Pressure Systems" via a restricted procurement process, adhering to The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subsequent amendments. The contract entails planned and reactive maintenance services for gas-fired boilers, water heaters, and pressurisation units across various university sites in Chester, Warrington, and Birkenhead. The service, classified under CPV code 50531200 for Gas appliance maintenance services, spans from August 2025 to July 2030, with an estimated value between £800,000 and £1.2 million. The selective procurement method targeted small and medium-sized enterprises, reflecting a commitment to inclusive engagement. The award was announced on 25th July 2025, following a tender period that ended on 24th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the mechanical maintenance, heating, and plumbing sectors, particularly those with expertise in large-scale campus environments. It is ideally suited for SMEs and local contractors who can offer responsive and tailored maintenance solutions. Being a strategic partner for the University of Chester, businesses can leverage this contract to enhance their reputation and gain substantial business exposure within the public sector. Additionally, it supports sustained growth by establishing long-term service relationships and offers potential for extensions, provided performance criteria are met. The nature of the contract allows businesses to engage in diverse tasks, implementing both preventive and corrective maintenance across multiple critical sites, thereby fostering operational efficiency and reliability for the university facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gas Maintenance Services and Pressure Systems

Notice Description

This Award Notice follows the University of Chester seeking tenders through the 2 Stage Restricted Tender Procedure under The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 for the provision of Gas fired boilers, Water Heaters, and Pressurisation Units PPM servicing and Reactive Maintenance throughout its sites. This contract will start in August 2025 for a period of 3 years (with the two possible extension periods of 1 & 1 years). The total potential contract value, based on previous and foreseeable requirements is approximated to range from PS800,000 to PS1.2million. However, as services are "needs specific", actual demand and requirements will vary over the period of the contract term and no guarantee can therefore be given regarding the volume, nor value, of business placed with the appointed contractor. The services required are for all reactive and planned preventative maintenance at the University of Chester's following sites: Chester- Exton Park - Parkgate Road, Wheeler, Creative Campus - Kingsway, Queens Park, Gateway House, plus multiple accommodation properties across Chester. Warrington - Time Square, Sarah Parker Remond Birkenhead- Marriss House The service covers maintenance for all gas fired boiler and water heaters, as well as pumps/plate/plate heat exchangers. This will also include PPM and callouts for all items. This award has also been published on Find a Tender Service. Please note that all values in this award notice have been rounded up and the contract end date includes all potential extension options. Additional information: Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration for this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help (https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0943df19-dfba-49ff-844b-66e75fb167f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8be9ccf7-c54d-4586-8029-bf83c7daa977
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement@chester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01244 512395

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KIMPTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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