---
title: "Framework Agreement for the provision of Gas Tightness Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03651b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-01-09"
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# Framework Agreement for the provision of Gas Tightness Testing

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03651b

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Staffordshire County Council seeking a supplier for a "Framework Agreement for the provision of Gas Tightness Testing" in the services category. The objective is to ensure gas installations in various properties comply with safety regulations. This contract, valued at £650,000, includes inspecting gas supply installations, conducting tests, and producing detailed reports. The procurement method is an open procedure with a single supplier framework and options for extension until January 2027. The buyer is Staffordshire County Council, and the location is Staffordshire. The contract was signed on November 22, 2022.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses offering gas appliance maintenance services and compliance testing. Suitable businesses should have relevant accreditations such as Gas Safe registration, health and safety qualifications, and asbestos awareness training. Companies must meet the specified technical criteria and be capable of providing quality services. The framework agreement allows for future growth potential through contract extensions and additional property assignments. Businesses specialising in gas safety services, maintenance, and compliance testing are well-suited to compete for this contract with Staffordshire County Council.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open process for services

Options: Options to extend for a further 2 x 12 month to the 18 January 2026 and 18 January 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000544-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2023 - 18 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £650,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £650,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CANNOCK CHASE DISTRICT COUNCIL; SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL; STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CANNOCK |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS11 1BG |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2023 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000544-2023
- 2 Sep 2022 at 08:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024570-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://ssip.org.uk/members/#
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/
- https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/
- https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/
- https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Homepage.aspx

## Provenance

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