Tender

Gas Audit Inspections (2023-25)

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Mar 2023 at 10:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is procuring Gas Audit Inspections (2023-25) services, with an estimated contract value of £36,000. The contract period will last for 2 years starting from 17th April 2023 to 31st July 2025. The audits will include post-service and post-inspection audits for gas appliances in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender deadline is set for 12th April 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in technical inspection services to compete for providing gas audit services to the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to bid for this contract. Businesses with relevant qualifications and experience in the gas industry, particularly in quality assurance and compliance with gas regulations, will find this tender fitting for business growth and expansion in the specified region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gas Audit Inspections (2023-25)

Notice Description

The Gas Audit Inspections (2023-25) contract requires a suitably qualified auditor to complete Gas Quality Audits, supplementing the in-house quality assurance team. The estimated contract value is ?36,000 and the contract period will be for 2 years starting 17th April 2023 to 31st July 2025. However, this information is only intended to assist with the preparation of your bid. (The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure, nor is it a guarantee of business which may be generated from this contract.) o Post Service Audits will be undertaken as required, encompassing post inspections within 4 weeks of the annual inspection being completed, involving a full strip down of the serviceable appliances (SMBC service tenants appliances connected to a flue) and a visual inspection of flueless appliances owned by the tenant. o As well as annual inspections and as part of our on-going maintenance, Sandwell MBC carry out a significant number of boiler replacements per year. Post inspection audits may also be required on new installations to make sure that they are compliant with the current gas regulations, building regulations inc. boiler plus and any specific SMBC's specification requested. The audits will need to be carried out by a suitably qualified officer, who in addition to the ACS (CCN1 (CPA1), CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1, DAH1), must hold a suitable assessor/auditor's qualification - (A1, A2 (D32, D33) or similar (e.g. TAQA) and have at least 7 years' experience in the gas industry. Included in the price for both types of audit, will be an assessment of all completed paperwork (LGSR (for compliance with the 9 points in 36. 3 C of the GSIUR98) for service & Completion certificate and benchmark for installations) with omissions and discrepancies highlighted, a record and report of each inspection will be required. On occasions you may be asked to carry out a work in progress inspection on either the in-house team or contractor to assess that their procedures are adequate regarding gas safety and that there are no health and safety issues such as failing to use PPE etc.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e5187ed-04ae-458a-9caa-9fe110acae0b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631000 - Technical inspection 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 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Apr 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 2-3 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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