--- title: "Gas Appliance and Mechanical Services Maintenance, Service and Repair" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe062a29-4675-4b9d-99c5-1286979a151e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe062a29-4675-4b9d-99c5-1286979a151e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe062a29-4675-4b9d-99c5-1286979a151e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe062a29-4675-4b9d-99c5-1286979a151e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DURHAM UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-05-19" --- # Gas Appliance and Mechanical Services Maintenance, Service and Repair Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe062a29-4675-4b9d-99c5-1286979a151e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe062a29-4675-4b9d-99c5-1286979a151e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe062a29-4675-4b9d-99c5-1286979a151e.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the tender titled "Gas Appliance and Mechanical Services Maintenance, Service and Repair," initiated by Durham University. The contract, classified under gas appliance maintenance services, is located in Durham, England. Currently in the Tender stage, the procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period set to end on 18 June 2021 and the contract period commencing on 1 August 2021, concluding on 31 July 2023. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in gas maintenance and engineering services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on servicing gas appliances. The successful contractor will be responsible for ongoing maintenance, annual inspections, and compliance with safety regulations, making it ideal for companies with expertise in mechanical services and gas safety inspections. Firms that can demonstrate experience in annual servicing, condition reporting, and emergency call-out services will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Service Contractor shall carryout maintenance on the gas appliances detailed in the equipment schedule reference Gas Appliance schedule which forms an appendix to this contract specification document. The Service Contractor shall provide the following: * Carry out a full yearly service on each appliance as detailed in the appliance/burner manufacturer's instructions. * All annual inspections shall include a combustion efficiency test. Variable output boilers should be tested to ensure the combustion is within manufacturers recommendations throughout the range of fire. The Service Engineer shall make the appropriate adjustments to ensure that the appliance(s) is/are operating at optimum efficiency. * Carry out the appropriate annual gas safety inspection. * Records - the Service Contractor shall provide a service report and the appropriate gas safety record certificate for each location where an appliance(s) is/are installed. * Yearly LTHW closed water system sampling and analysis to advise current water treatment levels. A LTHW closed water spreadsheet is included in Appendix B in this tender package. It is a requirement of this contract that the systems highlighted within the pricing schedule are sampled on an annual basis. * Yearly Inspection/ cleaning of LTHW closed water system plant room strainers (Assume 1 per appliance and one primary). * Yearly internal inspections and condition reporting on waterside of direct fired water heaters. * Carry out yearly operational checks on plant room pressurisation units, pumps, expansion vessels serving the heating system (Assume 1 x press unit and 2 x Expansion). It is a requirement of this contract that for the systems highlighted within the pricing schedule an annual Mechanical Services Inspection is completed. An example "LTHW Mechanical Sevices Inspection" spreadsheet is included as an Appendix A in this tender package. * Yearly testing and certification of RPZ Valves as required (currently 23 installed). To be completed by an engineer with the new RPZ Valve Aim v2 qualification. * Annual updating of asset register and condition report * Provide a breakdown/repair call out service. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6824 Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6824 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f619ff-49f3-4167-8916-52531c0b2757 | | 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 | 19 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DURHAM UNIVERSITY | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 3LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Durham South | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services ## Release History - 19 May 2021 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f619ff-49f3-4167-8916-52531c0b2757 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f619ff-49f3-4167-8916-52531c0b2757 19th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6824 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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