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Planning

01 Jul 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Specialist Flues - Design and Install" in the utilities and construction sector. The procurement focuses on the design, supply, and installation of specialist flue systems, primarily for combustion appliances using natural gas. The project location is Leeds, United Kingdom. A pre-market engagement form must be submitted by 15th July 2026, with further tender details anticipated on 1st September 2026. The contract period is expected to commence on 4th January 2027 and conclude by early 2032.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in heating and gas equipment installation to expand their reach within the public sector. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs experienced in bespoke heating system installations and compliance with relevant gas and safety regulations. The planned multi-supplier framework aims to appoint up to three qualified contractors through a below-threshold competitive process, allowing diverse companies to specialise across various installations and maintenance work, potentially leading to significant business growth in the region.

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Notice Title

Specialist Flues - Design and Install

Notice Description

Leeds City Council's internal service provider (ISP) for construction and repair works, Leeds Building Services (LBS) are responsible for installing Specialist Flue Systems in line with Gas Safety Regulations. This will involve the design, supply, installation and commission of bespoke flue systems including pressure testing. The contractors will be expected to survey, design, supply components, install and commission bespoke chimney/flue systems for combustion appliances (mainly natural gas but may on occasion include heating oil and wood pellet fuelled appliances). Each installation will be unique to the individual site. The overall contract may include some maintenance and repair work to existing flue systems. A typical installation project will include: 1. Site survey of proposed location with details of proposed appliances. 2. Provide a design compliant with BS EN 13384. 3. Supply and install components. 4. Commission system to BS EN 15287. To include a positive pressure test where the flue is P1 pressure or above. (This will be the case in the majority of projects). Leakage rates to be less than the maximum permissible listed in IGE UP/10. Provide pressure test result certificate. 5. Supply and fit flue notice plate, including the designation of flue as described by BS EN 1443. 6. All design, install and commissioning with due regard to Gas Safe technical bulletin 163. Expected exclusions. Some services may not be provided by the specialist contractor including: 1. Removal of redundant flues at the site. 2. Installation of condensate drainage pipework. Leeds City Council are looking to establish a multi-supplier framework (up to three suitably qualified contractors) with mini competition call-off arrangements. The Framework cannot guarantee a minimum volume or value of works and requirements will arise on an ad hoc basis. The procurement will be conducted as a below threshold tender in line with Leeds City Councils Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) and the Procurement Act 2023.

Planning Information

Leeds City Council is using a new Source to Contract platform. You can register (for free) at https://leedscitycouncil.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/leedscitycouncil/web/login.html A Pre-Market Engagement form has been published online via the Jaggaer website and is to completed and submitted via the Jaggaer portal before 12pm on 15th July 2026. It is Tender_499 Specialist Flues - Design and Install If you have any problems please contact Megan.Axall@leeds.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c19f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061895-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09121200 - Mains gas

09123000 - Natural gas

09135100 - Heating oil

39341000 - Gas pressure equipment

39715200 - Heating equipment

42160000 - Boiler installations

44621220 - Central-heating boilers

45262610 - Industrial chimneys

45331100 - Central-heating installation work

45331110 - Boiler installation work

45333100 - Gas regulation equipment installation work

50721000 - Commissioning of heating installations

71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings

71321200 - Heating-system design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 4 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY 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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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