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The Abbeyfield Society - Tender for Servicing of Gas Appliances

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

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Award

24 Jul 2017 at 10:24

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Abbeyfield Society, a charity dedicated to providing care and housing for older people, has issued a tender for the servicing of gas appliances at approximately 133 properties across the UK. The procurement process, which falls under the services category, is currently at the Award stage. The contract, valued at £175,000, will span three years, commencing from 24th October 2016 and concluding on 23rd October 2019. The selected contractor will be responsible for servicing the appliances twice a year, adhering to applicable legislation. The closing date for expressing interest in the pre-qualification process was set for 20th June 2016. Interested parties were required to contact The Litmus Partnership Ltd, the contracting authority, via email.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the servicing and maintenance of gas appliances, particularly those with experience in working with charities and managing multiple properties. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-suited for this project, especially those with the capacity to comply with the specific legislative requirements outlined by The Abbeyfield Society. Companies with a strong track record in service delivery in the utilities sector, particularly those focusing on gas services, are encouraged to explore this opportunity for growth and to contribute to the mission of supporting older people in care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Abbeyfield Society - Tender for Servicing of Gas Appliances

Notice Description

The successful tenderer will be required to provide servicing of gas appliances at The Abbeyfield Society. The Abbeyfield Society is a charity whose mission is to provide the best service of care and housing for their residents, and to be a champion for older people. The requirement is for the servicing of gas appliances, twice per annum, at approximately 133 properties across the UK. Servicing will be undertaken at the start and middle of the heating season to domestic, commercial and associated equipment. The Abbeyfield Society properties are split across 3 divisions: South, North and East. Servicing will be required for any gas appliance or flue installed in the premises. All works must be undertaken to comply with all applicable legislation. Contract value approx. PS175,000 over the 3 year contract. Additional information: Interest in the pre-qualification process should be expressed via email only to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk clearly stating within this email which contract / notice you are referring to. Please also provide, as a minimum, a contact name, full company postal address and telephone number. The pre-qualification questionnaire and associated documents can be obtained at: http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/the_abbeyfield_society The closing date for receipt of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire is 20.6.2016 (12:00). Tenderers are required to ensure that documents are obtained and returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time. Documents in respect of economic / financial standing (where indicated in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) shall be returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time. It will be the Tenderer's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this OJEU notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time. The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity. The contracting authority will consider variant bids, evaluating them (so far as the variant or the evaluation of the variant is in the opinion of the contracting authority practicable) on the same basis as a conforming bid, but shall not be obliged to accept any such bid in preference to a conforming bid even if the variant bid scores more highly. No variant will be considered unless the bidder simultaneously submits a conforming bid.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad9a14d2-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e434814d-cdfa-43f8-adab-925a8513dbec
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50531000 - Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20169 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2016 - 23 Oct 2019 2-3 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
THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JW
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C&J HEATING & PLUMBING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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