Award

Gas Maintenance Services and Pressure Systems

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2025 at 08:28

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Gas Maintenance Services and Pressure Systems." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting gas appliance maintenance services, and is set in the UK. The process was executed through a 2 Stage Restricted Tender Procedure, adhering to The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subsequent amendments following the EU exit. Initially announced in February 2025, the contract commenced in August 2025 with a three-year term, including potential extensions of up to two additional years. The contract's total potential value ranges between £800,000 and £1.2 million, though actual values may vary based on specific needs. The University sought tenders to maintain gas-fired boilers, water heaters, and pressurisation units across various sites, such as Chester, Warrington, and Birkenhead, with Kimpton Ltd selected as the supplier following the award phase in July 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the gas maintenance sector, especially those with capabilities in both planned and reactive maintenance services. Companies specialising in servicing gas appliances, with a strong understanding of UK public procurement regulations, would find this tender a fruitful avenue for growth. Firms with expertise in providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions are particularly well-positioned to compete, as the evaluation criteria gave importance to pricing and quality. With a substantial contract value and services being "needs specific," there is potential for long-term business relationships and revenue stability for the suppliers capable of meeting the expectations and requirements laid out by the University of Chester.

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Notice Title

Gas Maintenance Services and Pressure Systems

Notice Description

This Award Notice follows the University of Chester seeking tenders through the 2 Stage Restricted Tender Procedure under The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 for the provision of Gas fired boilers, Water Heaters, and Pressurisation Units PPM servicing and Reactive Maintenance throughout its sites. This contract will start in August 2025 for a period of 3 years (with the two possible extension periods of 1 and 1 years).The total potential contract value, based on previous and foreseeable requirements is approximated to range from PS800,000 to PS1.2million. However, as services are "needs specific", actual demand and requirements will vary over the period of the contract term and no guarantee can therefore be given regarding the volume, nor value, of business placed with appointed contractor/s. Please note all values in this award notice have been rounded up.

Lot Information

Lot 1

University of Chester was seeking tenders through the 2 Stage Restricted Tender Procedure under The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 for the provision of Gas fired boilers, Water Heaters, and Pressurisation Units PPM servicing and Reactive Maintenance throughout its sites. This contract is intended to start in August 2025 for a period of 3 years (with the two possible extension periods of 1 & 1 years).The total potential contract value, based on previous and foreseeable requirements is approximated to range from PS800,000 to PS1.2million. However, as services are "needs specific", actual demand and requirements will vary over the period of the contract term and no guarantee can therefore be given regarding the volume, nor value, of business placed with appointed contractor/s.The services required are for all reactive and planned preventative maintenance at the University of Chester's following sites:Chester- Exton Park - Parkgate Road, Wheeler, Creative Campus - Kingsway, Queens Park, Gateway House, plus multiple accommodation properties across Chester.Warrington - Time Square, Sarah Parker RemondBirkenhead- Marriss House The service covers maintenance for all gas fired boiler and water heaters, as well as pumps/plate/plate heat exchangers. This includes PPM and callouts for all items. Further information was available in the tender documents.

Renewal: Period of Contract: 3 years with an option for the University to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months each, subject to satisfactory performance and the University's needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e537
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043004-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement@chester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KIMPTON

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