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title: "Soft Market Testing: Technical Consultant - Natural Gas Local/Private Network"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
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# Soft Market Testing: Technical Consultant - Natural Gas Local/Private Network

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48ec333c-b375-40b7-9360-dc9d23b8cc46

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## Summary

The University of Essex is planning a soft market testing process for a Technical Consultant focused on a Natural Gas Local/Private Network. This procurement is classified under Building services consultancy services and is located in Colchester, England. The engagement period concludes on 20th December 2019, and this early engagement aims to assess market interest and the capacity to deliver consultancy services for up to three years. The opportunity includes responsibilities related to gas compliance and safety management across the University’s campuses and involves providing project oversight for new gas equipment and infrastructure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs with expertise in gas consultancy and compliance, particularly those with a background in medium pressure gas systems. Businesses specialising in technical analysis or consultancy services, especially within higher education environments, would be well-suited to compete. Interested parties should have relevant accreditations and experience, as well as a proactive approach to engaging with the University via the provided contact details to explore participation in potential soft market testing meetings.

## Notice

The University of Essex seeks to understand market interest and capacity to deliver technical consultancy services, for up to 3 years, covering the draft scope of services and University of Essex Natural Gas infrastructure detailed below: Background: The University of Essex operates a local/private medium pressure gas network consisting of: 1. Low pressure new independent supply to Wivenhoe House 2. Low pressure independent supply to Lakeside House, The Essex Sports Arena and STEM Building, Colchester 3. Extensive low pressure network to academic accommodation located at Colchester, Southend and Loughton campuses 4. Low pressure network to student accommodation at Colchester and Southend campuses 5. Colchester campus wide medium pressure network (150 mbar) With a mixture of appliances including; * Gas fired Boilers * Direct gas fired hot water generators * Direct gas fired air handling units * Combined Heat and Power Units * Kitchen and Laundry * Black tube radiant heaters * Laboratory equipment i.e. fume cupboards and bench gas taps * Gas fires Consultant Draft Scope of Services: 1. Responsibility for/assist client with the Gas Safety Management Plan 2. Provide oversight of gas compliance at University of Essex campuses in Colchester, Southend and Loughton. 3. Review proposed design solutions for new Gas equipment/compliance/Projects and LTM 4. To facilitate a new build at our Colchester campus; development of a scope for Gas Main Diversion works and provide assurance oversight of delivery by a main contractor during Summer 2020. Minimum Accreditations and Experience Requirements: The Consultant shall be a Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Gas Engineers, with a minimum 10 years experience of managing medium pressure gas mains, ideally working within a higher education environment. Demonstrable experience in the preparation of Gas Safety Management Plans, ideally within a higher education environment. Accredited via the Energy and Utility Skills Register SC04 & 05 authorising engineer and competent person for non-routine operations and routine operations. Accredited by the Energy and Utility Skills Register SC01 & 05 authorising engineer and competent person for non-routine operations and routine operations. A minimum of 5 years Project Management and Design Experience on medium pressure gas mains. Appropriate, current, Gas Safe registration for medium pressure commercial systems. If your organisation has the capability and capacity to deliver these services, we would be pleased to hear from you by email response to: nigel.hopgood@essex.ac.uk in the first instance. Invitations to attend soft market testing meetings may be extended to a number of potentially capable organisations. Please note that this notice is not a call for competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07f50f0e-1a3d-4265-b2d8-64bf719c0cc1 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2019 at 12:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07f50f0e-1a3d-4265-b2d8-64bf719c0cc1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07f50f0e-1a3d-4265-b2d8-64bf719c0cc1
  29th November 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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