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Soft Market Testing: Technical Consultant - Natural Gas Local/Private Network

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Planning

29 Nov 2019 at 12:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is planning a soft market testing process for a Technical Consultant focused on a Natural Gas Local/Private Network. This procurement is classified under Building services consultancy services and is located in Colchester, England. The engagement period concludes on 20th December 2019, and this early engagement aims to assess market interest and the capacity to deliver consultancy services for up to three years. The opportunity includes responsibilities related to gas compliance and safety management across the University’s campuses and involves providing project oversight for new gas equipment and infrastructure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs with expertise in gas consultancy and compliance, particularly those with a background in medium pressure gas systems. Businesses specialising in technical analysis or consultancy services, especially within higher education environments, would be well-suited to compete. Interested parties should have relevant accreditations and experience, as well as a proactive approach to engaging with the University via the provided contact details to explore participation in potential soft market testing meetings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing: Technical Consultant - Natural Gas Local/Private Network

Notice Description

The University of Essex seeks to understand market interest and capacity to deliver technical consultancy services, for up to 3 years, covering the draft scope of services and University of Essex Natural Gas infrastructure detailed below: Background: The University of Essex operates a local/private medium pressure gas network consisting of: 1. Low pressure new independent supply to Wivenhoe House 2. Low pressure independent supply to Lakeside House, The Essex Sports Arena and STEM Building, Colchester 3. Extensive low pressure network to academic accommodation located at Colchester, Southend and Loughton campuses 4. Low pressure network to student accommodation at Colchester and Southend campuses 5. Colchester campus wide medium pressure network (150 mbar) With a mixture of appliances including; * Gas fired Boilers * Direct gas fired hot water generators * Direct gas fired air handling units * Combined Heat and Power Units * Kitchen and Laundry * Black tube radiant heaters * Laboratory equipment i.e. fume cupboards and bench gas taps * Gas fires Consultant Draft Scope of Services: 1. Responsibility for/assist client with the Gas Safety Management Plan 2. Provide oversight of gas compliance at University of Essex campuses in Colchester, Southend and Loughton. 3. Review proposed design solutions for new Gas equipment/compliance/Projects and LTM 4. To facilitate a new build at our Colchester campus; development of a scope for Gas Main Diversion works and provide assurance oversight of delivery by a main contractor during Summer 2020. Minimum Accreditations and Experience Requirements: The Consultant shall be a Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Gas Engineers, with a minimum 10 years experience of managing medium pressure gas mains, ideally working within a higher education environment. Demonstrable experience in the preparation of Gas Safety Management Plans, ideally within a higher education environment. Accredited via the Energy and Utility Skills Register SC04 & 05 authorising engineer and competent person for non-routine operations and routine operations. Accredited by the Energy and Utility Skills Register SC01 & 05 authorising engineer and competent person for non-routine operations and routine operations. A minimum of 5 years Project Management and Design Experience on medium pressure gas mains. Appropriate, current, Gas Safe registration for medium pressure commercial systems. If your organisation has the capability and capacity to deliver these services, we would be pleased to hear from you by email response to: nigel.hopgood@essex.ac.uk in the first instance. Invitations to attend soft market testing meetings may be extended to a number of potentially capable organisations. Please note that this notice is not a call for competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07f50f0e-1a3d-4265-b2d8-64bf719c0cc1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Dec 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Further Information

Notice Documents

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