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03 Sep 2024 at 11:49

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08 Dec 2023 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is initiating an open procurement process for a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Facilities Services, divided into seven lots covering various technical inspection and testing services, including gas equipment maintenance and portable appliance testing across different regions of the UK. The Framework Agreement, covering services from 1st May 2024 to 30th April 2026, with potential extensions until 30th April 2028, includes a total estimated value of £11,000,000 per lot. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on 19th January 2024 and an award start date on the same day.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection, testing, and repair services for both domestic and non-domestic gas equipment, as well as fixed wire and portable appliance testing. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to benefit from this framework, especially given the potential for long-term contracts and the broad range of services required across multiple UK regions. Interested businesses should possess capabilities in meeting high customer requirements and adhering to relevant British Standards and industry best practices.

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Notice Title

Facilities Services

Notice Description

NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of members of NWUPC, APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, SUPC and CPC for Facilities Services. The Framework Agreement is divided into lots as follows: Lot 1 Gas Equipment Maintenance & Repair Services Domestic and Non Domestic Equipment up to 500 kw rated Input (North West) Lot 2 Gas Equipment Maintenance & Repair Services Non Domestic Equipment greater than 500kw rated input (North West) Lot 3 Portable Appliance Testing - (England and Wales) Lot 4 Portable Appliance Testing - (Scotland) Lot 5 Portable Appliance Testing - (Northern Ireland) Lot 6 Fixed Wire Testing (England, Northern Ireland and Wales) Lot 7 Fixed Wire Testing (Scotland) The Framework Agreement will commence on 01st May 2024 for an initial period of Twenty-Four (24) months until 30th April 2026, with the option to extend the Agreement for 2 periods of twelve (12) months until 30th April 2028, subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Gas Equipment Maintenance & Repair Services Domestic and Non Domestic Equipment up to 500 kw rated Input (North West)

Domestic and Non Domestic fired equipment maximum rated input of 500kW. This may include domestic fired heating equipment such as Gas fired boilers, gas fired water heaters, gas fired domestic gas cooking appliances installed within individual dwellings, within communal plant rooms serving residencies or academic buildings or domestic science laboratories. This may also include non-domestic gas fired boilers. This list is not exhaustive.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance

Lot 2 - Gas Equipment Maintenance & Repair Services Non Domestic Equipment greater than 500kw rated input

non-domestic gas fired heating equipment with maximum rated input exceeding 500kW. This will include gas fired boilers installed within communal plant rooms serving residencies or academic buildings. Although not a mandatory requirement, Suppliers may be requested to provide maintenance and repairs for Oil heating equipment if required.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance

Lot 3 - Portable Appliance Testing - England and Wales

the provision to undertake a comprehensive Portable Appliance Testing and Microwave Testing service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, the IET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment and the Health and Safety Executive. You must also adhere to any relevant British Standards and industry best practice such as the regulations listed within section 2.1 of Appendix 1 Framework Agreement.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance

Lot 4 - Portable Appliance Testing - Scotland

the provision to undertake a comprehensive Portable Appliance Testing and Microwave Testing service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, the IET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment and the Health and Safety Executive. You must also adhere to any relevant British Standards and industry best practice such as the regulations listed within section 2.1 of Appendix 1 Framework Agreement.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance

Lot 5 - Portable Appliance Testing - Northern Ireland

the provision to undertake a comprehensive Portable Appliance Testing and Microwave Testing service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, the IET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment and the Health and Safety Executive. You must also adhere to any relevant British Standards and industry best practice such as the regulations listed within section 2.1 of Appendix 1 Framework Agreement.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance

Lot 6 - Fixed Wire Testing (England, Northern Ireland and Wales)

the provision to undertake the comprehensive inspection , testing, servicing and surveying of whole fixed electrical installations, within the buildings indicated by the Member Institution, their out buildings, extensions and all associated external services. You must also adhere to any relevant British Standards and industry best practice such as the regulations listed within section 2.1 of Appendix 7 Framework Agreement.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance

Lot 7 - Fixed Wire Testing (England, Northern Ireland and Wales)

the provision to undertake the comprehensive inspection , testing, servicing and surveying of whole fixed electrical installations, within the buildings indicated by the Member Institution, their out buildings, extensions and all associated external services. You must also adhere to any relevant British Standards and industry best practice such as the regulations listed within section 2.1 of Appendix 7 Framework Agreement.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04229f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028099-2024
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50531000 - Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6FP
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
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

AES Electrical and Compliance Services Ltd

ARH Group Ltd

Calbarrie Compliance Services Ltd

Comply2 Limited

DFP Services Ltd

Electrical Test Midlands Ltd

Fixed Wire Testers Limited

GOS Mechanical & Electrical Services Ltd

Hawkesworth Appliance Testing Limited

Independent Company Safety Services (ICSS) Ltd

JR PAT Testing Limited

Kimpton Ltd

L123 Limited t/a Veriserv

McKeown PAT Testing limited

Novus Compliance Services Limited

Owen & Palmer Limited

PHS Compliance Limited

PTSG Electrical Services Limited

Protest ES Ltd

UK Test Ltd

Further Information

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