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Award

03 Sep 2021 at 14:41

Tender

18 May 2021 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

Durham University is seeking proposals for the "Gas Appliance and Mechanical Services Maintenance, Service and Repair" contract. This project falls under the gas appliance maintenance services category and is situated in Durham, UK. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the tender having been initiated on 3rd September 2021. The contract was valued between £298,321 and £494,428 and had an active period of 720 days. The award criteria focused on price, with the contract awarded to Engie Services LTD, marking it as a significant opportunity for service contractors in the gas maintenance sector.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in gas appliance maintenance and repair services. Companies that possess expertise in performing thorough inspections, operational checks, and compliance with safety standards for gas-related equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms capable of offering comprehensive service packages that meet the requirements set by Durham University can leverage this opportunity to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Gas Appliance and Mechanical Services Maintenance, Service and Repair

Notice Description

The intention of this work is to provide an effective inspection, testing and maintenance/repair service on the gas appliances and associated plant room equipment installed within properties under the ownership/control of the University. The Service Contractor will ensure appliances are operating safely, efficiently and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The Service Contractor shall provide all the necessary plant, labour and materials for the satisfactory execution of this maintenance contract to the approval of the Director of the Estates and Buildings and/or his representative.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service Contractor shall carryout maintenance on the gas appliances detailed in the equipment schedule reference Gas Appliance schedule which forms an appendix to this contract specification document. The Service Contractor shall provide the following: * Carry out a full yearly service on each appliance as detailed in the appliance/burner manufacturer's instructions. * All annual inspections shall include a combustion efficiency test. Variable output boilers should be tested to ensure the combustion is within manufacturers recommendations throughout the range of fire. The Service Engineer shall make the appropriate adjustments to ensure that the appliance(s) is/are operating at optimum efficiency. * Carry out the appropriate annual gas safety inspection. * Records - the Service Contractor shall provide a service report and the appropriate gas safety record certificate for each location where an appliance(s) is/are installed. * Yearly LTHW closed water system sampling and analysis to advise current water treatment levels. A LTHW closed water spreadsheet is included in Appendix B in this tender package. It is a requirement of this contract that the systems highlighted within the pricing schedule are sampled on an annual basis. * Yearly Inspection/ cleaning of LTHW closed water system plant room strainers (Assume 1 per appliance and one primary). * Yearly internal inspections and condition reporting on waterside of direct fired water heaters. * Carry out yearly operational checks on plant room pressurisation units, pumps, expansion vessels serving the heating system (Assume 1 x press unit and 2 x Expansion). It is a requirement of this contract that for the systems highlighted within the pricing schedule an annual Mechanical Services Inspection is completed. An example "LTHW Mechanical Sevices Inspection" spreadsheet is included as an Appendix A in this tender package. * Yearly testing and certification of RPZ Valves as required (currently 23 installed). To be completed by an engineer with the new RPZ Valve Aim v2 qualification. * Annual updating of asset register and condition report * Provide a breakdown/repair call out service

Options: Two further extension periods of 12 months are available, subject to requirement and supplier performance.

Renewal: Due for renewal in August 2023, unless extension period(s) invoked.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b263
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021896-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
August 2023

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Durham University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3LE
Postcode Area
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Engie Services LTD

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