Planning

Tender for Gas Safety Inspections and Servicing

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

11 May 2026 at 09:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

06 May 2026 at 08:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is planning a procurement process titled "Tender for Gas Safety Inspections and Servicing," which falls under the services industry category, specifically technical inspection services. The procurement is in the planning update stage as of 11th May 2026, with details published as part of a pipeline notice. Located in Sandwell, United Kingdom (UKG37), the tender involves gas safety inspections and servicing of approximately 24,932 dwellings. The procurement will be conducted via an open procedure and has an estimated value of £8,000,000 gross, with the contract period commencing on 1st August 2026 and ending on 31st July 2029, with possibilities for extension.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in technical inspection services, particularly those specialising in gas safety. The open procedure allows for wide participation, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability criteria support SME inclusion. With an extensive network of gas fittings and appliances to inspect and service, businesses with capabilities in large-scale operations and comprehensive gas safety compliance are well-positioned to benefit from the associated opportunities for business growth and long-term engagement with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Gas Safety Inspections and Servicing

Notice Description

Tenders are invited from contractors to support Sandwell MBC undertake its Landlords Duty in ensuring that gas safety inspection, service and associated repair works for all gas pipework, appliances and fittings owned by Sandwell MBC are carried out within statutory timescale in various types of properties within Sandwell. Sandwell MBC operates an MOT style gas servicing cycle; there are currently 24932 dwellings with a live gas supply. Please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. This is not a PIN or call for pre-market engagement/competition. As this is a pipeline notice, there is no guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this. Should a tender opportunity materialise, further notices will be published in relation to this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069201
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042849-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,666,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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