Tender

Faygate Gas Scheme 2026

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 13:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is inviting tenders for the "Faygate Gas Scheme 2026," aiming to procure a contractor to undertake the installation of 55 new gas wells at the closed Faygate landfill site. The project involves connecting pipework and relocating a gas flare from a different site to Faygate. This procurement process falls under the "works" category and aligns with the gas regulation equipment installation industry. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 12 June 2026. Located in West Sussex, specifically within regions UKJ2, UKJ27, and UKJ28, the initiative uses an open procurement method and is documented under a below-threshold, open competition approach.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in gas-fitting installation and regulation equipment work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specifically those within West Sussex or nearby, are particularly encouraged to participate, with procurement seeking to ensure engagement through reserved participation criteria. The contract, valued up to £540,000 gross, is scheduled to begin on 1 July 2026, and end on 30 October 2026. The bid evaluation will focus on a quality (60%) and price (40%) criterion, making it an attractive proposition for businesses that can deliver high-quality workmanship within a competitive pricing structure, paving the way for substantial business growth and industry reputation enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Faygate Gas Scheme 2026

Notice Description

Procurement of a contractor to drill 55 new gas wells at Faygate (closed) landfill site, installing connecting pipework, and relocating a gas flare located at another site, to Faygate, and repurposing it in a new compound.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044950-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

CPV Codes

45333000 - Gas-fitting installation work

45333100 - Gas regulation equipment installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

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