Tender

Commercial Gas servicing and Repairs

IRWELL VALLEY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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24 Jul 2025 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Irwell Valley Housing Association Limited is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Commercial Gas Servicing and Repairs," scheduled to commence on 15th September 2025 and run until 15th September 2027, with a potential one-year extension. This procurement process, based on an open and competitive method, aims to appoint a contractor to oversee gas servicing and repair services across its 27 residential schemes and commercial properties in the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £85,000, and the services will include statutory gas safety inspections, responsive repairs, and planned maintenance works. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 22nd August 2025 and the tender submission deadline on 29th August 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in heating works, central heating installation, electrical wiring, and boiler maintenance services. Firms that can demonstrate robust contract implementation and management skills will be well-suited to compete. In addition, the contract offers room for business growth through the provision of ancillary services like commercial gas boiler installations and maintenance of air source heat pumps. The procurement process also favours SMEs, highlighting the association's commitment to social value and local business engagement. This is a chance for businesses with relevant public sector experience, particularly those that align with the supply chain sustainability school and modern compliance practices, to expand their portfolio with a government-linked project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial Gas servicing and Repairs

Notice Description

Irwell Valley Homes is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver Gas Servicing and Repair services across all its communal gas heating and hot water systems, with an estimated annual value of between PS26K and PS30K. The contract will be let for an initial 2-year term, with the option to extend by a further 1-year. The scope of services will include statutory gas safety inspections, responsive repairs, and planned maintenance works, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and maintaining the safety and functionality of Irwell Valley Homes gas installations and Plant rooms. Irwell Valley Homes has approximately 27 residential schemes and commercial properties which will fall under this contract. The core scope of works, which the successful supplier will be required to deliver are - * Commercial and Communal Landlord annual gas safety check; * Commercial gas boiler and heating repairs; and * Commercial and Communal gas boiler servicing * Supplementary repairs to other water systems, valves, pumps, etc * PPM checks on HIU and associated equipment. * Testing of smoke detectors * Electrical Testing in Plant Rooms * Annual servicing and maintenance mains unvented hot water cylinders * Out of hours cover The supplier will be required to resource an out of hours service which is available 365 days a year. Ancillary Scope of Works: The ancillary scope of works, which the successful supplier may be required to deliver, * Commercial gas boiler installations including heating systems, controls and all pipework. * Servicing and maintenance to air source heat pumps

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option for a 1 year extension to this contract, and can be used if: - * the performance and business relationship has been productive * the service provider meets KPI's

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056579
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043863-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45232141 - Heating works

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

45331100 - Central-heating installation work

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IRWELL VALLEY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Rob Glaiser
Contact Email
supplychain@irwellvalley.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 3LZ
Post Town
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

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