--- title: "Framework Agreement for the provision of Gas Tightness Testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-899e6841-2c2b-49f0-a86d-2f6c120f1449" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-899e6841-2c2b-49f0-a86d-2f6c120f1449" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-899e6841-2c2b-49f0-a86d-2f6c120f1449.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-899e6841-2c2b-49f0-a86d-2f6c120f1449.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-09-02" --- # Framework Agreement for the provision of Gas Tightness Testing Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-899e6841-2c2b-49f0-a86d-2f6c120f1449 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-899e6841-2c2b-49f0-a86d-2f6c120f1449) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-899e6841-2c2b-49f0-a86d-2f6c120f1449.json) ## Summary The Staffordshire County Council has initiated a tender for a Framework Agreement for the provision of Gas Tightness Testing. This procurement process aims to ensure the safety and compliance of gas installations at various properties listed in the Property Portfolio. The contract period is set to start on January 19, 2023, and end on January 18, 2027. The tender, with a value of £650,000, is open for interested suppliers, with a tender deadline of October 4, 2022. The buying organisation, Staffordshire County Council, is seeking a single supplier for this framework. This tender opportunity for Gas Tightness Testing services presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in gas appliance maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses based in the United Kingdom can participate, and those interested should register their interest through the Proactis platform by searching under reference IA2860. The Framework Agreement offers potential for growth over the 4-year period by providing services, potential remedial works, and flexibility to add new properties, making it a promising opportunity for eligible businesses. ## Notice The object of the provision is to ensure the gas installations at each of the properties listed in the Property Portfolio are safe and conform to the current 'Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations. The gas supply installation at each property, including the ventilation requirements, will be inspected and tested for compliance with the current British Standards or equivalent and any relevant Codes of Practice and a written Gas Tightness Report produced to detail these findings. The visit will include a visual examination of the gas supply installation and a Gas Tightness Test of all the gas pipework at each property from the transporters meter to each appliance isolation valve. Where installed the ventilation on plant rooms and kitchens will be tested for efficacy. The gas supply installation at each property has to be tested and inspected at 5 year intervals so each property will receive one visit during the framework. Please note this is a Single Supplier Framework. Additional information: Please note Stafford Borough Council, Cannock Chase District and South Staffordshire Council are not responsible for this procedure, they are a named organisation who may call off from the Framework. Please do not contact the Buyer direct. Any questions regarding this opportunity should go through the 'message function'. Suppliers should set up a profile on Proactis by completing their company details first. Then registering their interest to this specific tender opportunity by searching under reference IA2860. Please note the above value includes the service element, any potential remedial works, costs of replacement parts not covered in the service cost and flexibility to add additional properties over the 4 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad2ba98-b9d7-4b5f-b3dd-731ab77f5cf0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Jan 2023 - 18 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,000 | | 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | STAFFORD | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST16 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Stafford | | Electoral ward | Forebridge | | Westminster constituency | Stafford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2022 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad2ba98-b9d7-4b5f-b3dd-731ab77f5cf0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad2ba98-b9d7-4b5f-b3dd-731ab77f5cf0 2nd September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec171564-f795-46b8-a056-6d0c02bf2a7c SCC E-Tendering Portal User Guide - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login E-tendering link to Proactis ## Notice URLs - https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Homepage.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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