This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jan 2023 at 14:05

Tender

02 Sep 2022 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Staffordshire County Council seeking a supplier for a "Framework Agreement for the provision of Gas Tightness Testing" in the services category. The objective is to ensure gas installations in various properties comply with safety regulations. This contract, valued at £650,000, includes inspecting gas supply installations, conducting tests, and producing detailed reports. The procurement method is an open procedure with a single supplier framework and options for extension until January 2027. The buyer is Staffordshire County Council, and the location is Staffordshire. The contract was signed on November 22, 2022.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses offering gas appliance maintenance services and compliance testing. Suitable businesses should have relevant accreditations such as Gas Safe registration, health and safety qualifications, and asbestos awareness training. Companies must meet the specified technical criteria and be capable of providing quality services. The framework agreement allows for future growth potential through contract extensions and additional property assignments. Businesses specialising in gas safety services, maintenance, and compliance testing are well-suited to compete for this contract with Staffordshire County Council.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open process for services

Options: Options to extend for a further 2 x 12 month to the 18 January 2026 and 18 January 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03651b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000544-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2023 - 18 Jan 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Staffordshire County Council
Additional Buyers

Cannock Chase District Council

South Staffordshire Council

South Staffordshire District Council

Stafford Borough Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANNOCK
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Key Integrated Services Limited

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