Tender

Framework Agreement for the provision of Gas Tightness Testing

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Sep 2022 at 08:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire County Council has initiated a tender for a Framework Agreement for the provision of Gas Tightness Testing. This procurement process aims to ensure the safety and compliance of gas installations at various properties listed in the Property Portfolio. The contract period is set to start on January 19, 2023, and end on January 18, 2027. The tender, with a value of £650,000, is open for interested suppliers, with a tender deadline of October 4, 2022. The buying organisation, Staffordshire County Council, is seeking a single supplier for this framework.

This tender opportunity for Gas Tightness Testing services presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in gas appliance maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses based in the United Kingdom can participate, and those interested should register their interest through the Proactis platform by searching under reference IA2860. The Framework Agreement offers potential for growth over the 4-year period by providing services, potential remedial works, and flexibility to add new properties, making it a promising opportunity for eligible businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the provision of Gas Tightness Testing

Notice Description

The object of the provision is to ensure the gas installations at each of the properties listed in the Property Portfolio are safe and conform to the current 'Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations. The gas supply installation at each property, including the ventilation requirements, will be inspected and tested for compliance with the current British Standards or equivalent and any relevant Codes of Practice and a written Gas Tightness Report produced to detail these findings. The visit will include a visual examination of the gas supply installation and a Gas Tightness Test of all the gas pipework at each property from the transporters meter to each appliance isolation valve. Where installed the ventilation on plant rooms and kitchens will be tested for efficacy. The gas supply installation at each property has to be tested and inspected at 5 year intervals so each property will receive one visit during the framework. Please note this is a Single Supplier Framework. Additional information: Please note Stafford Borough Council, Cannock Chase District and South Staffordshire Council are not responsible for this procedure, they are a named organisation who may call off from the Framework. Please do not contact the Buyer direct. Any questions regarding this opportunity should go through the 'message function'. Suppliers should set up a profile on Proactis by completing their company details first. Then registering their interest to this specific tender opportunity by searching under reference IA2860. Please note the above value includes the service element, any potential remedial works, costs of replacement parts not covered in the service cost and flexibility to add additional properties over the 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad2ba98-b9d7-4b5f-b3dd-731ab77f5cf0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2023 - 18 Jan 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

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