260018 - Provision of Gas Detection and Gas Controls Maintenance Services

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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AwardUpdate

03 Jun 2026 at 14:29

Award

03 Jun 2026 at 14:22

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 16:07

TenderUpdate

10 Feb 2026 at 15:05

TenderUpdate

02 Feb 2026 at 10:27

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast has awarded a contract for the Provision of Gas Detection and Gas Controls Maintenance Services. The procurement process was carried out using an open procedure and covered by both GPA and CPTPP agreements. This contract, valued at £574,825 excluding VAT, entails planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, sensor cell replacement, and the supply, installation, and commissioning of gas control systems across various campus locations, including boiler houses, kitchens, and laboratories. The contract commenced on 21 May 2026 and is expected to last until 20 May 2029, with potential extensions for an additional 24 months, extending to a maximum period until 2031. This project represents the award stage, following prior tender updates and amendments.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in gas detection and control systems maintenance. Particularly, SMEs like Process Automation & Calibrations Limited, also known as PAC Group, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate the suitability of small to medium enterprises in securing such contracts. Companies offering comprehensive service delivery, efficient response times for reactive maintenance, and competitive pricing strategies are well-positioned to benefit from these lucrative government contracts. Firms adept at navigating open procurement procedures and equipped to handle service contracts in the public sector will find opportunities like this particularly favourable.

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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/052452-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£574,825 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£574,825 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 20 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-01-06

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROCESS AUTOMATION & CALIBRATIONS LIMITED (PAC GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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