Tender

Mechanical Compliance, Testing and Inspection Provision

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 May 2026 at 15:52

Planning

16 Feb 2026 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process to appoint a single contractor for mechanical compliance, testing, and inspection services across its estate. This opportunity is set to commence on 1st April 2027, with an initial three-year term and an option to extend by one year. The procurement involves a selective method using a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure, and the contract is underpinned by the JCT Measured Term Contract 2024 framework. The deadline for expressing interest is 18th June 2026, and the scope focuses on services such as boiler maintenance, gas-fired appliances, general ventilation, and more within the UKK12 region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms experienced in handling diverse property types like nurseries, libraries, and offices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit, as the contract favours entities with a proven track record in mechanical compliance and testing services. The scoring criteria prioritise quality and social value, ensuring contractors not only have technical competence but also add broader community value. This is an opportunity for businesses to secure a substantial long-term contract valued at approximately £440,000, with a gross amount pegged at £528,000.

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Notice Title

Mechanical Compliance, Testing and Inspection Provision

Notice Description

North Somerset Council (NSC) are looking to appoint a single supply contractor to deliver mechanical related property compliance testing and inspection across the North Somerset estate. This contract opportunity is a new 3-year contract from 1st April 2027 (with the option to extend by 1 year). This will be a JCT Measured Term Contract 2024. NSC are looking for a contractor with relevant experience of providing a similar service across a comparable variety of properties, such as nurseries, libraries, offices, leisure centres etc. Services required include, among others * Boiler Maintenance * Gas Fired Appliances * General Ventilation Systems * Domestic Heating & Hot Water Systems * Fume Cupboards & Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Systems * Generators Full details of the scope are included in the tender pack. This contract opportunity is for the testing and inspection only - remedial works are not included. Please note the procurement route being used is a 2 stage Competitive Flexible Procedure. Stage 1 is Open and includes scored conditions of participation questions which will be used to shortlist suppliers. The 5 highest scoring Assessed responses will be invited to tender in stage 2. Further details can be found in the tender pack.

Planning Information

North Somerset Council intend to run a Competitive Tender later this year in order to appoint a single supplier on a new 3-year (with the option to extend by 1 year) contract from 1 April 2027 to carry out Mechanical related property compliance testing and inspection across the North Somerset estate. Further details can be found in the market engagement pack which can be downloaded from the Supplying the South West Portal - www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk (reference DN806915), and interested suppliers can complete and return the market engagement questionnaire via the Portal. Responses must be submitted no later than 1200 (noon) on 26 February 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045091-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Today
Future Notice Date
1 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-05-20

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

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