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The University of Essex is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver planned maintenance, servicing and reactive maintenance for commercial gas distribution systems, gas appliances, safety devices, and associated plant at The University of Essex, Colchester, Southend - on - Sea and Loughton Campus's, including any testing, checks and emergency call outs, as required. Only organisations with Commercial Gas Safe registration should apply. The contract will have an initial 3 year duration with options to extend for 2 periods of 2 years each. The University of Essex uses PAS91: 2017 and Constructionline, the procure

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Award

28 Mar 2021 at 10:33

Tender

23 Dec 2020 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is conducting a public procurement process to engage a qualified contractor for the planned maintenance, servicing, and reactive maintenance of commercial gas distribution systems, gas appliances, and related plant across its campuses in Colchester, Southend-on-Sea, and Loughton. This contract is classified under the works category and is set to last for three years with potential extensions of two additional periods of two years each. The tender submission deadline was 1 February 2021, and the contract's implementation period commenced on 1 March 2021 and will conclude on 29 February 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in gas fitting and maintenance, particularly those holding a Commercial Gas Safe registration, as the contract requires a verified Constructionline notational value of £100,000 in relevant work categories. Companies that can efficiently provide gas maintenance services, safety checks, and emergency call-outs will be well-positioned to benefit from this contract, which is valued at approximately £3.5 million. With the emphasis on compliance and certification, this opportunity is particularly tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the mechanical and infrastructure sectors.

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Notice Title

The University of Essex is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver planned maintenance, servicing and reactive maintenance for commercial gas distribution systems, gas appliances, safety devices, and associated plant at The University of Essex, Colchester, Southend - on - Sea and Loughton Campus's, including any testing, checks and emergency call outs, as required. Only organisations with Commercial Gas Safe registration should apply. The contract will have an initial 3 year duration with options to extend for 2 periods of 2 years each. The University of Essex uses PAS91: 2017 and Constructionline, the procure

Notice Description

This contract is for the Planned Maintenance, Servicing and Reactive Maintenance for Gas Distribution systems, Gas Appliances, Safety Devices, and Associated Plant at The University of Essex, Colchester, Southend - on - Sea and Loughton Campus's, including any testing, checks and emergency call outs, as required. Only organisations with Commercial Gas Safe registration should apply. The contract will have an initial 3 year duration with options to extend for 2 periods of 2 years each. The University of Essex uses PAS91: 2017 and Constructionline, the procurement and supply chain management service, to streamline the procurement and assessment of contractors applying for this opportunity: www.constructionline.co.uk Please contact david.marshall@constructionline.co.uk with any Constructionline related queries. Expressions of interest may only be made via the completion and submission of fully completed tenders within the tender event on the e-sourcing system Proactis.: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login by the stated closing time/date. Bidders must have in place a Constructionline verified notational value of PS100,000 in a Gas Fitting/Maintenance related Constructionline Work Category such as 45333000 - Gas Fitting Installation Work, or equivalent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76536859-c201-4904-9657-84829aa32434
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42bf4f4d-7a8f-464f-b973-495940ecaee2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42160000 - Boiler installations

45232141 - Heating works

45331100 - Central-heating installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50721000 - Commissioning of heating installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINDSEY MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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