--- title: "GB-Shrewsbury: RONB 043 - Provision of Gas Installation Safety Inspection & Tightness Testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3bca630e-7ec5-4c1d-94fe-35dc5ad83f23" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3bca630e-7ec5-4c1d-94fe-35dc5ad83f23" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3bca630e-7ec5-4c1d-94fe-35dc5ad83f23.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3bca630e-7ec5-4c1d-94fe-35dc5ad83f23.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-07" --- # GB-Shrewsbury: RONB 043 - Provision of Gas Installation Safety Inspection & Tightness Testing Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bca630e-7ec5-4c1d-94fe-35dc5ad83f23 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3bca630e-7ec5-4c1d-94fe-35dc5ad83f23) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3bca630e-7ec5-4c1d-94fe-35dc5ad83f23.json) ## Summary The Shropshire Council is seeking to procure services for the contract titled "GB-Shrewsbury: RONB 043 - Provision of Gas Installation Safety Inspection & Tightness Testing". This tender falls under the technical testing services category and will take place in Shrewsbury, West Midlands. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 5th December 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2019, lasting for an initial period of 12 months, with a possibility of extension for up to three additional years. The total contract value is £100,000, with a minimum requirement of £50,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in gas safety and compliance services. Businesses well-suited to compete for this contract should have qualifications in gas safety, possess necessary certifications such as SSIP, NICEIC, and Gas Safe registration, and demonstrate a record of competency in carrying out safety inspections and tightness testing in accordance with statutory regulations. Engaging in this procurement process can help enhance business growth by establishing reputation and securing long-term contracts with public sector entities. ## Notice The work consists of carrying out a gas installation safety inspection and tightness testing, to ensure that any gas appliance, installation pipework and flue installed on Council controlled premises, are maintained in a safe condition so as to prevent risk of injury to any person. The objective of the contract is for the Contractor to provide a comprehensive and accurate record of the safety and integrity of the gas installation pipework, flues and gas appliances. The contractor shall record compliance or non-compliance in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions, standards and industry guidance such that the Client may assess condition, minimise and manage risks and discharge its duty under the law. Membership with SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement), NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) and Gas Safe registered along with DBS enhanced checks are all essential requirements for this contract. The contract will be for an initial period of 12 months with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years. The contract is due to commence on 1st April 2019. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f46ddca-b945-47ca-9982-7720857c427e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHREWSBURY | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY2 6ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71632000 - Technical testing services ## Release History - 7 Nov 2018 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f46ddca-b945-47ca-9982-7720857c427e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f46ddca-b945-47ca-9982-7720857c427e 7th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Shrewsbury:-RONB-043---Provision-of-Gas-Installation-Safety-Inspection-%26-Tightness-Testing/7J5Z7CV85K Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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