This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2024 at 19:05

Award

17 Sep 2024 at 10:05

Award

31 Jan 2024 at 16:05

Tender

29 Sep 2023 at 14:07

Planning

22 May 2023 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the “Gas Servicing and Repairs” contract, handled by ForHousing Limited, in the North West of England, has reached the Award stage. This 10-year contract, signed on 13 September 2024, entails planned and reactive servicing, maintenance, and testing of heating systems for approximately 23,000 dwellings. The contract, with a value of £60m annually (£6m per annum) and an overall total of £60m, was awarded to Liberty Gas Group Limited through the Fusion21 Heating, Renewables, and Electrical Framework 2024-28, under Lots 1 and 6. ForHousing used the Direct Award with Negotiation procedure, ensuring compliance with the framework terms and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in heating works, repair, and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in gas, LPG, and electrical heating systems. Companies equipped to handle extensive servicing and installation projects, including those addressing both domestic and commercial needs, will find this contract highly beneficial. SMEs with robust capabilities in heating system services can leverage this long-term partnership with ForHousing to establish a stable revenue stream and potentially expand their service offerings through the integration of advanced service and technology solutions supported by Liberty Gas Group Limited.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Gas Servicing and Repairs

Notice Description

The contract includes the planned and reactive servicing, maintenance and testing of heating systems to circa 23,000 dwellings owned and/or managed by ForHousing in the North West of England which are predominately fueled by natural gas. The contract also includes the installation of new heating systems, and includes both domestic and commercial plant and equipment. Additionally, the contract includes elements of other property inspections/testing e.g. smoke detectors etc. Under the contract, Liberty Group Investments Limited (Liberty) will provide RLO support to help obtain access to properties. ForHousing is appointing Liberty as a long-term partner to support stable operations and to invest in services and technology. The contract value is PS6m per annum, with a total value of PS60m over the 10-year term of the contract.

Lot Information

To be confirmed in the contract notice and Tender

The proposed Heating, Electrical, and Renewables framework aims to deliver a full range of heating works and electrical solutions to building portfolios across the public sector. In addition to established core works/services, this offer also includes the provision of heating related renewable technologies, as well as provision for EV charging. It is our intention to support public sector businesses to meet their net zero targets by offering market leading solutions, and innovative, and cost-effective alternatives. Proposed lots: Lot 1 Domestic Heating - Gas, LPG, Hydrogen, Oil, Solid Fuel Lot 2 Domestic Heating - Electric Lot 3 Domestic Heating - ASHP (25kW) Lot 4 Domestic/Commercial Heating - ASHP/GSHP (25kW) Lot 5 Domestic Ventilation - PIV Lot 6 Commercial Heating Lot 7 Electrical Testing Lot 8 Electrical Works Lot 9 Solar PV and Battery Storage Lot 10 Electric Vehicle Charging Lot 11 Gas/Elec Consultancy and Quality Assurance

Domestic Heating (Combustibles)

ForHousing is a Member of the Fusion21 (F21) Member's Consortium. The contract, which has been awarded to Liberty, has been awarded under Lot 1 and Lot 6 of the F21 Heating, Renewables, and Electrical Framework (2024-28) (2023/S 000-028807). ForHousing has awarded a 10 year contract to Liberty for the provision of planned and reactive servicing, maintenance and testing of heating systems, and certain services and works relating to domestic and commercial plant and equipment. Liberty is the number 1 ranked contractor across Lot 1 and Lot 6 for the North West of England, and the contract has been awarded using the Direct Award with Negotiation procedure as set out in Schedule 13 of the Framework. The core pricing model within the framework is based on a schedule of rates and the call-off pricing has been established by applying quantities to the tendered rates. The ability to direct award under the framework agreement allows the contract to be procured in compliance with the framework terms.

Domestic Heating (Electric)

Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of domestic electrical heating systems and/or hot water systems, including but not restricted to electric storage heaters, , electric boilers, systems, panel heaters, infra-red radiant heaters, wall-mounted electric radiators and underfloor electric heating. This scope does not preclude non- domestic properties being included as part of a wider domestic portfolio.

Domestic Heating (ASHP)

Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of air source heat pumps. This scope does not preclude non- domestic properties.

Domestic Heating (GSHP)

Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of ground source heat pumps via closed loop horizontal loop / vertical boreholes for domestic properties, including works to dwellings and communal areas.

Commercial Heating (GSHP)

Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of ground source heat pumps via closed loop horizontal loop/vertical boreholes for non-domestic properties.

Commercial Heating (All)

Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of commercial heating systems and other mechanical/electrical installations. The scope of this lot includes a full range of heating systems including, but not limited to, gas, LPG, oil, solid fuel, electric, district heating, HVAC, hot water generation plant, heat interface units or renewable technologies.

Electrical Testing

Testing, and associated remedial repair of electrical fixed wire systems. The scope of this lot includes: EICRs and associated remedial works, PAT testing, and Lightning conductor testing.

Electrical Works

Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of electrical fixed wire systems and connected equipment. The scope of this lot includes: Partial and full rewires, LED lighting, Ventilation, Electric Vehicle Charge Points (EVCP).

Solar PV and Battery Storage

Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, Battery Storage and associated works.

Quality Assurance Audit

Independent quality assurance audits, technical consultancy/advice and training relating to gas, electric, fire, asbestos, and water hygiene. Scope includes: Investigations, policy reviews, training, and data management.

Procurement Information

For Housing Limited was not required to publish a call for competition in the Find a Tender Service for the call-off contract on the basis that this contract has been awarded pursuant to the Fusion21 framework. ForHousing Limited and Fusion 21 are satisfied that the call-off contract has been awarded in compliance with the framework agreement and in accordance with its terms. As such, the call-off contract is permitted under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "PCR") and complies with the rules re. awarding contracts based on framework agreements as set out in regulation 33(8)(a) of the PCR. A Contract Notice (2023/S 000-028807) and corresponding Contract Award Notice (2024/S 000-003257) were published for the framework but the prior publication of a Contract Notice was not needed for this call-off.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ce41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031257-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

09110000 - Solid fuels

09133000 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

09323000 - District heating

09330000 - Solar energy

09331000 - Solar panels

09331100 - Solar collectors for heat production

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

09332000 - Solar installation

30163100 - Agency fuel cards

31230000 - Parts of electricity distribution or control apparatus

31422000 - Battery packs

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment

39715200 - Heating equipment

39715240 - Electric space-heating apparatus

39717100 - Fans

42160000 - Boiler installations

42511110 - Heat pumps

42515000 - District heating boiler

42520000 - Ventilation equipment

45210000 - Building construction work

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45232140 - District-heating mains construction work

45232141 - Heating works

45251200 - Heating plant construction work

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

45262220 - Water-well drilling

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45331100 - Central-heating installation work

45331210 - Ventilation installation work

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

50721000 - Commissioning of heating installations

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

51112100 - Installation services of electricity distribution equipment

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

71314100 - Electrical services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

71321300 - Plumbing consultancy services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

72232000 - Development of transaction processing and custom software

79212300 - Statutory audit services

80500000 - Training services

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£820,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£820,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£755,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Approximately 12 months before the end of the Framework term

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ForHousing Limited
Additional Buyers

Fusion21 Members Consortium

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ECCLES
Postcode
M30 0BP
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Eccles
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
97
Supplier Names

AJS Limited

ATS Gas Services

ATS Gas Services Limited

Aaron Services Limited

Alternative Heat Ltd

Ashley & Mcdonough Limited

Axis Europe Plc

B.I. Electrical (NI) Services

BES Group Electrical Limited

BPM Contracting Services Ltd

BSW Heating Ltd

British Gas Social Housing Limited

British Gas Social Housing Ltd

British Gas Social Housing Ltd trading as PH Jones

C.L.C Contractors Limited

CORGI Technical Services Ltd

CTS Projects Limited

Carbon3 Ltd

Cenergist Limited

Chris Bowker Ltd

Citrus Group (NW) Ltd

Crystal Electronics

Crystal Electronics Limited

Dodd Group (Midlands) Limited

Duplex Care Ltd

Easy Heat Systems

Easy Heat Systems Limited

Ecolution Group

Ecolution Group Limited

Electrical Test (Midlands) Ltd

Energy Gain UK Limited

Everwarm Ltd

FDH Services Ltd

Fieldway Supplies Ltd

GCS Compliance Ltd

GOOM Electrical Limited

Gas Call Services Ltd

Gas Call Services Ltd.

Gem Environmental Building Services Limited

Geogreen Power Limited

Getfix Ltd

H & A Mechanical Services Limited

H&A Mechanical Services Ltd

ICON Training and Assessment Ltd

ISO Energy Ltd

Irwin M&E Limited

Jackson Jackson & Son Ltd

Jackson, Jackson & Son Ltd

Jackson, Jackson & Sons Limited

Joju Limited

K&T Heating Services Ltd

Kane Group Building Services Ltd

Kensa Contracting

Kimpton Ltd

Liberty Gas Group Limited

Low Carbon Exchange Limited

Lux Property Services Limited

McIntyre Compliance Services Ltd

Morgan Lambert Limited

Newmay Electrical Services Ltd

Next Energy Solutions Ltd

Nuvolt Ltd

Oakray Limited

Orton Electrical Services Limited

Orton Mechanical Services Limited

Osborne Energy Ltd

P. Casey & CO., Limited

PFL Electrical Ltd

PHS Home Solutions Limited

Penny Lane Builders Limited

Phoenix Gas Services Limited

Phoenix Gas Services Ltd

PiLON Limited

Plug Me In (Heat) Limited

RAAM Construction Ltd

RGE Services Limited

Robert Heath Heating Limited

Robert Heath Heating Ltd

Rothwell Plumbing Services Limited

Rothwell Plumbing Services Ltd

Sayes Service Limited

Senate Mech Limited

Smith & Byford Limited

Smith And Byford Limited

Stonegrove Ltd.

Sure Maintenance Limited

Sure Maintenance Ltd.

Surefire Management Services Limited

Sureserve Fire and Electrical Ltd

Switch2 Energy Limited

T Brown Group Limited

T.S.G. Building Services Plc

TSG Building Services plc

Thermoserv Ltd

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd

W.G.Wigginton Ltd

West Coast MEP Ltd

Further Information

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