--- title: "Gas Maintenance Services and Pressure Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0943df19-dfba-49ff-844b-66e75fb167f4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0943df19-dfba-49ff-844b-66e75fb167f4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0943df19-dfba-49ff-844b-66e75fb167f4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0943df19-dfba-49ff-844b-66e75fb167f4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER" published: "2025-07-25" --- # Gas Maintenance Services and Pressure Systems Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0943df19-dfba-49ff-844b-66e75fb167f4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0943df19-dfba-49ff-844b-66e75fb167f4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0943df19-dfba-49ff-844b-66e75fb167f4.json) ## Summary The University of Chester has awarded a contract for "Gas Maintenance Services and Pressure Systems" via a restricted procurement process, adhering to The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subsequent amendments. The contract entails planned and reactive maintenance services for gas-fired boilers, water heaters, and pressurisation units across various university sites in Chester, Warrington, and Birkenhead. The service, classified under CPV code 50531200 for Gas appliance maintenance services, spans from August 2025 to July 2030, with an estimated value between £800,000 and £1.2 million. The selective procurement method targeted small and medium-sized enterprises, reflecting a commitment to inclusive engagement. The award was announced on 25th July 2025, following a tender period that ended on 24th March 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the mechanical maintenance, heating, and plumbing sectors, particularly those with expertise in large-scale campus environments. It is ideally suited for SMEs and local contractors who can offer responsive and tailored maintenance solutions. Being a strategic partner for the University of Chester, businesses can leverage this contract to enhance their reputation and gain substantial business exposure within the public sector. Additionally, it supports sustained growth by establishing long-term service relationships and offers potential for extensions, provided performance criteria are met. The nature of the contract allows businesses to engage in diverse tasks, implementing both preventive and corrective maintenance across multiple critical sites, thereby fostering operational efficiency and reliability for the university facilities. ## Notice This Award Notice follows the University of Chester seeking tenders through the 2 Stage Restricted Tender Procedure under The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 for the provision of Gas fired boilers, Water Heaters, and Pressurisation Units PPM servicing and Reactive Maintenance throughout its sites. This contract will start in August 2025 for a period of 3 years (with the two possible extension periods of 1 & 1 years). The total potential contract value, based on previous and foreseeable requirements is approximated to range from PS800,000 to PS1.2million. However, as services are "needs specific", actual demand and requirements will vary over the period of the contract term and no guarantee can therefore be given regarding the volume, nor value, of business placed with the appointed contractor. The services required are for all reactive and planned preventative maintenance at the University of Chester's following sites: Chester- Exton Park - Parkgate Road, Wheeler, Creative Campus - Kingsway, Queens Park, Gateway House, plus multiple accommodation properties across Chester. Warrington - Time Square, Sarah Parker Remond Birkenhead- Marriss House The service covers maintenance for all gas fired boiler and water heaters, as well as pumps/plate/plate heat exchangers. This will also include PPM and callouts for all items. This award has also been published on Find a Tender Service. Please note that all values in this award notice have been rounded up and the contract end date includes all potential extension options. Additional information: Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration for this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help (https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8be9ccf7-c54d-4586-8029-bf83c7daa977 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,200,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH1 4BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KIMPTON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services ## Release History - 25 Jul 2025 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8be9ccf7-c54d-4586-8029-bf83c7daa977 - 20 Feb 2025 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fc06a16-9c79-4696-81f5-f7817c5faadb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8be9ccf7-c54d-4586-8029-bf83c7daa977 25th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fc06a16-9c79-4696-81f5-f7817c5faadb 20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.chester.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help - https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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