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title: "Provision of Gas Tightness"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Gas Tightness

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cef8ce6e-4f48-4411-800d-9fbb8d59a789

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Staffordshire County Council, which is seeking services for the "Provision of Gas Tightness" across approximately 500 properties in the West Midlands region of England. This open tender is currently active and invites suppliers to ensure compliance with gas safety regulations, including visual inspections and Gas Tightness Tests. The deadline for submissions is 29 October 2018, with an estimated contract value between £444,000 and £564,000, set to commence on 19 January 2019 and concluding on 18 January 2023.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in gas appliance maintenance and safety services. Suppliers proficient in conducting thorough inspections and testing for compliance with British Standards would be well-positioned to compete. Smaller enterprises, particularly SMEs, are encouraged to engage, as this tender supports their participation in public sector contracts, potentially leading to sustained business expansion within the local authority and beyond.

## Notice

Framework for the Provision of Gas Tightness.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 Property Portfolio consists of approximately 500 Properties. Current Properties include: Staffordshire County Council Corporate Properties Staffordshire County Council School Residential Care Homes, Fire and Rescue. Properties Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation trust (previously SSOTP) Properties Academies within Staffordshire Academies from Neighbouring Counties Potential Properties in the future could include: Police Authority Properties Local Authority Properties within the following Counties: Derbyshire, Cheshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Birmingham and West Midlands

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3de0344b-a3cd-4231-a344-d8d20e53f22e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2019 - 18 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £564,000 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2018 at 11:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3de0344b-a3cd-4231-a344-d8d20e53f22e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3de0344b-a3cd-4231-a344-d8d20e53f22e
  26th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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