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title: "The University of Essex is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver planned maintenance, servicing and reactive maintenance for commercial gas distribution systems, gas appliances, safety devices, and associated plant at The University of Essex, Colchester, Southend - on - Sea and Loughton Campus's, including any testing, checks and emergency call outs, as required. Only organisations with Commercial Gas Safe registration should apply. The contract will have an initial 3 year duration with options to extend for 2 periods of 2 years each. The University of Essex uses PAS91: 2017 and Constructionline, the procure"
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# The University of Essex is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver planned maintenance, servicing and reactive maintenance for commercial gas distribution systems, gas appliances, safety devices, and associated plant at The University of Essex, Colchester, Southend - on - Sea and Loughton Campus's, including any testing, checks and emergency call outs, as required. Only organisations with Commercial Gas Safe registration should apply. The contract will have an initial 3 year duration with options to extend for 2 periods of 2 years each. The University of Essex uses PAS91: 2017 and Constructionline, the procure

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76536859-c201-4904-9657-84829aa32434

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## Summary

The University of Essex is conducting a public procurement process to engage a qualified contractor for the planned maintenance, servicing, and reactive maintenance of commercial gas distribution systems, gas appliances, and related plant across its campuses in Colchester, Southend-on-Sea, and Loughton. This contract is classified under the works category and is set to last for three years with potential extensions of two additional periods of two years each. The tender submission deadline was 1 February 2021, and the contract's implementation period commenced on 1 March 2021 and will conclude on 29 February 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in gas fitting and maintenance, particularly those holding a Commercial Gas Safe registration, as the contract requires a verified Constructionline notational value of £100,000 in relevant work categories. Companies that can efficiently provide gas maintenance services, safety checks, and emergency call-outs will be well-positioned to benefit from this contract, which is valued at approximately £3.5 million. With the emphasis on compliance and certification, this opportunity is particularly tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the mechanical and infrastructure sectors.

## Notice

This contract is for the Planned Maintenance, Servicing and Reactive Maintenance for Gas Distribution systems, Gas Appliances, Safety Devices, and Associated Plant at The University of Essex, Colchester, Southend - on - Sea and Loughton Campus's, including any testing, checks and emergency call outs, as required. Only organisations with Commercial Gas Safe registration should apply. The contract will have an initial 3 year duration with options to extend for 2 periods of 2 years each. The University of Essex uses PAS91: 2017 and Constructionline, the procurement and supply chain management service, to streamline the procurement and assessment of contractors applying for this opportunity: www.constructionline.co.uk Please contact david.marshall@constructionline.co.uk with any Constructionline related queries. Expressions of interest may only be made via the completion and submission of fully completed tenders within the tender event on the e-sourcing system Proactis.: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login by the stated closing time/date. Bidders must have in place a Constructionline verified notational value of PS100,000 in a Gas Fitting/Maintenance related Constructionline Work Category such as 45333000 - Gas Fitting Installation Work, or equivalent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42bf4f4d-7a8f-464f-b973-495940ecaee2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINDSEY MAINTENANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 42160000 - Boiler installations
- 45232141 - Heating works
- 45331100 - Central-heating installation work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50721000 - Commissioning of heating installations

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2021 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42bf4f4d-7a8f-464f-b973-495940ecaee2
- 23 Dec 2020 at 16:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/198ac666-7ddd-40b9-beff-5e5b9c32da6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42bf4f4d-7a8f-464f-b973-495940ecaee2
  28th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/198ac666-7ddd-40b9-beff-5e5b9c32da6d
  23rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
  For further details and to register your interest please go to

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

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