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title: "Facilities Servicing Contract Natural Gas Services; Tightness/Soundness Testing (5 Years)"
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# Facilities Servicing Contract Natural Gas Services; Tightness/Soundness Testing (5 Years)

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-602822b2-579c-4623-a850-74184269e23a

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## Summary

St Helens Council is seeking bids for the "Facilities Servicing Contract: Natural Gas Services; Tightness/Soundness Testing" with an estimated contract value of £80,000. This contract spans a period of five years and requires ongoing testing of gas supply networks within non-domestic properties. The procurement process began with the tender published on 12 February 2021, and the tender submission deadline was set for 1 March 2021. The project falls under the 'Repair and maintenance services of gas meters' category and will be administered under an open procurement method, allowing for wider participation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in gas services, maintenance, and testing. Companies able to conduct visual inspections and soundness tests efficiently would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity accessible, allowing them to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolios within the public sector, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with St Helens Council.

## Notice

St Helens Council require gas supply networks in non-domestic properties to be tested for soundness/tightness and regularly visual inspected. The contract required is for a period of 5 years. Visual Inspections shall be undertaken each year, resulting in five visual checks during contract period, with Soundness/Tightness testing to be carried out once during the contract period. Visual Inspections and a Soundness/Tightness test can be carried out during the same visit. Tender Documents available to download via The Chest

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9279eb96-d7e7-4b70-b279-22b53eb98aa5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,496 |
| 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 | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSORTIA INTEGRATED SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50411200 - Repair and maintenance services of gas meters

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9279eb96-d7e7-4b70-b279-22b53eb98aa5
- 12 Feb 2021 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ef413d-c95a-4a11-98f5-fc35e9eac5d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9279eb96-d7e7-4b70-b279-22b53eb98aa5
  4th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ef413d-c95a-4a11-98f5-fc35e9eac5d5
  12th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=91ed9112-4e6d-eb11-8108-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sthelens.gov.uk

## Provenance

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