Tender

260018 - Provision of Gas Detection and Gas Controls Maintenance Services

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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13 Jan 2026 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Queen's University Belfast involves an open tender for the Provision of Gas Detection and Gas Controls Maintenance Services. The contract, active from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with potential extensions until 2031, focuses on the repair and maintenance of gas-detection equipment across various facilities within the university campus located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The procurement stage is currently in the tender update phase, with submissions due by 12 February 2026. The contract value is estimated at £450,000 gross, and the open procedure allows for electronic submissions in English via the university's designated procurement portal. The industry category is identified under CPV codes 50413100 and 38543000, pointing to services related to gas-detection equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in services related to gas detection equipment and controls maintenance. Companies experienced in planned and reactive maintenance, sensor upgrades, and system installation will find suitable opportunities to leverage their expertise. The contract requires coordination with various gas detection systems manufactured by Oldham, Merlin S&S Northern, Crowcon, Flamefast, and Analox. Businesses that can ensure availability of spare parts, efficient work methods, quality management, and sustainable procurement will be competitive, especially since price holds a 75% weighting in the awarding criteria. This contract is ideal for service providers aiming to expand their footprint in the education sector by supporting public authorities with critical infrastructure needs.

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Notice Title

260018 - Provision of Gas Detection and Gas Controls Maintenance Services

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of Gas Detection and Gas Controls Maintenance Services to Queen's. The scope of this contract includes the following:- * Planned preventative maintenance. * Reactive maintenance and repairs under a 24 hour callout service. * End of life sensor cell replacement. * Sensor upgrading and replacement. * Supply, installation and commissioning of gas controls systems. The gas detection systems covered by this contract include those in boiler houses, kitchens and laboratories, in addition to gas controls and gas pressure proving systems. Throughout the campus, currently there are approximately 95 boiler house and kitchen gas detection systems, 274 lab gas detection systems, and we estimate approximately 1700 sensor cells will need to be replaced over the course of the contract. There are several different manufacturers in use including Oldham, Merlin S&S Northern, Crowcon, Flamefast and Analox.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Options to extend contract duration by up to a further 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06050c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012000-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38543000 - Gas-detection equipment

50413100 - Repair and maintenance services of gas-detection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-01-06

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Dónall Patton
Contact Email
procurement@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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