--- title: "Gas Servicing and Repairs" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ce41" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ce41" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ce41.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ce41.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORHOUSING LIMITED" published: "2024-09-30" --- # Gas Servicing and Repairs Buyer: FORHOUSING LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ce41 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ce41) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ce41.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the “Gas Servicing and Repairs” contract, handled by ForHousing Limited, in the North West of England, has reached the Award stage. This 10-year contract, signed on 13 September 2024, entails planned and reactive servicing, maintenance, and testing of heating systems for approximately 23,000 dwellings. The contract, with a value of £60m annually (£6m per annum) and an overall total of £60m, was awarded to Liberty Gas Group Limited through the Fusion21 Heating, Renewables, and Electrical Framework 2024-28, under Lots 1 and 6. ForHousing used the Direct Award with Negotiation procedure, ensuring compliance with the framework terms and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in heating works, repair, and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in gas, LPG, and electrical heating systems. Companies equipped to handle extensive servicing and installation projects, including those addressing both domestic and commercial needs, will find this contract highly beneficial. SMEs with robust capabilities in heating system services can leverage this long-term partnership with ForHousing to establish a stable revenue stream and potentially expand their service offerings through the integration of advanced service and technology solutions supported by Liberty Gas Group Limited. ## Notice The contract includes the planned and reactive servicing, maintenance and testing of heating systems to circa 23,000 dwellings owned and/or managed by ForHousing in the North West of England which are predominately fueled by natural gas. The contract also includes the installation of new heating systems, and includes both domestic and commercial plant and equipment. Additionally, the contract includes elements of other property inspections/testing e.g. smoke detectors etc. Under the contract, Liberty Group Investments Limited (Liberty) will provide RLO support to help obtain access to properties. ForHousing is appointing Liberty as a long-term partner to support stable operations and to invest in services and technology. The contract value is PS6m per annum, with a total value of PS60m over the 10-year term of the contract. ### Lot Information To be confirmed in the contract notice and Tender The proposed Heating, Electrical, and Renewables framework aims to deliver a full range of heating works and electrical solutions to building portfolios across the public sector. In addition to established core works/services, this offer also includes the provision of heating related renewable technologies, as well as provision for EV charging. It is our intention to support public sector businesses to meet their net zero targets by offering market leading solutions, and innovative, and cost-effective alternatives. Proposed lots: Lot 1 Domestic Heating - Gas, LPG, Hydrogen, Oil, Solid Fuel Lot 2 Domestic Heating - Electric Lot 3 Domestic Heating - ASHP (25kW) Lot 4 Domestic/Commercial Heating - ASHP/GSHP (25kW) Lot 5 Domestic Ventilation - PIV Lot 6 Commercial Heating Lot 7 Electrical Testing Lot 8 Electrical Works Lot 9 Solar PV and Battery Storage Lot 10 Electric Vehicle Charging Lot 11 Gas/Elec Consultancy and Quality Assurance Domestic Heating (Combustibles) ForHousing is a Member of the Fusion21 (F21) Member's Consortium. The contract, which has been awarded to Liberty, has been awarded under Lot 1 and Lot 6 of the F21 Heating, Renewables, and Electrical Framework (2024-28) (2023/S 000-028807). ForHousing has awarded a 10 year contract to Liberty for the provision of planned and reactive servicing, maintenance and testing of heating systems, and certain services and works relating to domestic and commercial plant and equipment. Liberty is the number 1 ranked contractor across Lot 1 and Lot 6 for the North West of England, and the contract has been awarded using the Direct Award with Negotiation procedure as set out in Schedule 13 of the Framework. The core pricing model within the framework is based on a schedule of rates and the call-off pricing has been established by applying quantities to the tendered rates. The ability to direct award under the framework agreement allows the contract to be procured in compliance with the framework terms. Domestic Heating (Electric) Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of domestic electrical heating systems and/or hot water systems, including but not restricted to electric storage heaters, , electric boilers, systems, panel heaters, infra-red radiant heaters, wall-mounted electric radiators and underfloor electric heating. This scope does not preclude non- domestic properties being included as part of a wider domestic portfolio. Domestic Heating (ASHP) Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of air source heat pumps. This scope does not preclude non- domestic properties. Domestic Heating (GSHP) Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of ground source heat pumps via closed loop horizontal loop / vertical boreholes for domestic properties, including works to dwellings and communal areas. Commercial Heating (GSHP) Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of ground source heat pumps via closed loop horizontal loop/vertical boreholes for non-domestic properties. Commercial Heating (All) Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of commercial heating systems and other mechanical/electrical installations. The scope of this lot includes a full range of heating systems including, but not limited to, gas, LPG, oil, solid fuel, electric, district heating, HVAC, hot water generation plant, heat interface units or renewable technologies. Electrical Testing Testing, and associated remedial repair of electrical fixed wire systems. The scope of this lot includes: EICRs and associated remedial works, PAT testing, and Lightning conductor testing. Electrical Works Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of electrical fixed wire systems and connected equipment. The scope of this lot includes: Partial and full rewires, LED lighting, Ventilation, Electric Vehicle Charge Points (EVCP). Solar PV and Battery Storage Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, Battery Storage and associated works. Quality Assurance Audit Independent quality assurance audits, technical consultancy/advice and training relating to gas, electric, fire, asbestos, and water hygiene. Scope includes: Investigations, policy reviews, training, and data management. ### Procurement Information For Housing Limited was not required to publish a call for competition in the Find a Tender Service for the call-off contract on the basis that this contract has been awarded pursuant to the Fusion21 framework. ForHousing Limited and Fusion 21 are satisfied that the call-off contract has been awarded in compliance with the framework agreement and in accordance with its terms. As such, the call-off contract is permitted under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "PCR") and complies with the rules re. awarding contracts based on framework agreements as set out in regulation 33(8)(a) of the PCR. A Contract Notice (2023/S 000-028807) and corresponding Contract Award Notice (2024/S 000-003257) were published for the framework but the prior publication of a Contract Notice was not needed for this call-off. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031257-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | 27 Aug 2023 | | Award date | 29 Jan 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Approximately 12 months before the end of the Framework term | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £820,000,000 | | Lots value | £820,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £755,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled, Planned | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORHOUSING LIMITED | | Additional buyers | FUSION21 MEMBERS CONSORTIUM | | Locality | PRESCOT | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L34 1PJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Eccles | | Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 87 | | Supplier names | AARON SERVICES; AJS; ALTERNATIVE HEAT; ASHLEY & MCDONOUGH; ATS GAS SERVICES; AXIS EUROPE; B.I. ELECTRICAL (NI) SERVICES; BES GROUP ELECTRICAL; BPM CONTRACTING SERVICES; BRITISH GAS SOCIAL HOUSING; BRITISH GAS SOCIAL HOUSING LTD TRADING AS PH JONES; BSW HEATING; C.L.C CONTRACTORS; CARBON3; CENERGIST; CHRIS BOWKER; CITRUS GROUP (NW; CORGI TECHNICAL SERVICES; CRYSTAL ELECTRONICS; CTS PROJECTS; DODD GROUP (MIDLANDS; DUPLEX CARE; EASY HEAT SYSTEMS; ECOLUTION GROUP; ELECTRICAL TEST (MIDLANDS; ENERGY GAIN; EVERWARM; FDH SERVICES; FIELDWAY SUPPLIES; GAS CALL SERVICES; GCS COMPLIANCE; GEM ENVIRONMENTAL BUILDING SERVICES; GEOGREEN POWER; GETFIX; GOOM ELECTRICAL; H & A MECHANICAL SERVICES; H&A MECHANICAL SERVICES; ICON TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT; IRWIN M&E; ISO ENERGY; JACKSON JACKSON & SON; JACKSON, JACKSON & SON; JACKSON, JACKSON & SONS; JOJU; K&T HEATING SERVICES; KANE GROUP BUILDING SERVICES; KENSA CONTRACTING; KIMPTON; LIBERTY GAS GROUP; LOW CARBON EXCHANGE; LUX PROPERTY SERVICES; MCINTYRE COMPLIANCE SERVICES; MORGAN LAMBERT; NEWMAY ELECTRICAL SERVICES; NEXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS; NUVOLT; OAKRAY; ORTON ELECTRICAL SERVICES; ORTON MECHANICAL SERVICES; OSBORNE ENERGY; P. CASEY; PENNY LANE BUILDERS; PFL ELECTRICAL; PHOENIX GAS SERVICES; PHS HOME SOLUTIONS; PILON; PLUG ME IN (HEAT; RAAM CONSTRUCTION; RGE SERVICES; ROBERT HEATH HEATING; ROTHWELL PLUMBING SERVICES; SAYES SERVICE; SENATE MECH; SMITH & BYFORD; SMITH AND BYFORD; STONEGROVE; SURE MAINTENANCE; SUREFIRE MANAGEMENT SERVICES; SURESERVE FIRE AND ELECTRICAL; SWITCH2 ENERGY; T BROWN GROUP; T.S.G. BUILDING SERVICES; THERMOSERV; TSG BUILDING SERVICES; VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES; W.G.WIGGINTON; WEST COAST MEP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 65 - Public utilities - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 09110000 - Solid fuels - 09133000 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) - 09323000 - District heating - 09330000 - Solar energy - 09331000 - Solar panels - 09331100 - Solar collectors for heat production - 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules - 09332000 - Solar installation - 30163100 - Agency fuel cards - 31230000 - Parts of electricity distribution or control apparatus - 31422000 - Battery packs - 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps - 31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles - 39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment - 39715200 - Heating equipment - 39715240 - Electric space-heating apparatus - 39717100 - Fans - 42160000 - Boiler installations - 42511110 - Heat pumps - 42515000 - District heating boiler - 42520000 - Ventilation equipment - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses - 45232140 - District-heating mains construction work - 45232141 - Heating works - 45251200 - Heating plant construction work - 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work - 45262220 - Water-well drilling - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work - 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment - 45315300 - Electricity supply installations - 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work - 45331100 - Central-heating installation work - 45331210 - Ventilation installation work - 50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers - 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services - 50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment - 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations - 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating - 50721000 - Commissioning of heating installations - 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment - 51112100 - Installation services of electricity distribution equipment - 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services - 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services - 71314100 - Electrical services - 71315200 - Building consultancy services - 71315210 - Building services consultancy services - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services - 71321300 - Plumbing consultancy services - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy - 72232000 - Development of transaction processing and custom software - 79212300 - Statutory audit services - 80500000 - Training services - 80531200 - Technical training services ## Release History - 30 Sep 2024 at 18:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031257-2024 - 17 Sep 2024 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029627-2024 - 31 Jan 2024 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003257-2024 - 29 Sep 2023 at 13:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028807-2023 - 22 May 2023 at 13:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014501-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.0800repair.com - http://www.aaronservices.co.uk - http://www.ajs.co.uk - http://www.alternativeheat.co.uk - http://www.atsgas.com - http://www.axiseurope.com - http://www.bsw-heating.com - http://www.carbon3.co.uk - http://www.casey.co.uk - http://www.chrisbowker.co.uk - http://www.citrusgroup.org - http://www.clcgroup.com - http://www.corgitechnical.com - http://www.crystalelectronics.co.uk - http://www.doddgroup.com - http://www.duplexcare.co.uk/ - http://www.ecolutiongroup.com - http://www.energygain.co.uk - http://www.everwarmgroup.com - http://www.fdhservices.com - http://www.fieldway.co.uk - http://www.forhousing.co.uk - http://www.fusion21.co.uk - http://www.gascall.co.uk - http://www.gemebs.com - http://www.geogreenpower.com - http://www.getfix.co.uk - http://www.goomelectrical.co.uk - http://www.icontraining.co.uk/ - http://www.isoenergy.co.uk - http://www.jackson-jackson.co.uk - http://www.joju.co.uk - http://www.kanegroup.co.uk - http://www.kimpton.co.uk - http://www.lantei.co.uk - http://www.liberty-group.co.uk - http://www.lux-services.co.uk - http://www.m-four.org - http://www.mcintyreca.com - http://www.morganlambert.com - http://www.newmay.co.uk - http://www.nextenergy.co.uk - http://www.oakrays.co.uk - http://www.ortongroup.co.uk - http://www.osborneenergy.co.uk - http://www.pflelectrical.com - http://www.phjones.co.uk - http://www.phjones.co.uk/ - http://www.phoenixgasservices.co.uk - http://www.pilon.co.uk - http://www.plbltd.co.uk - http://www.plugmein.com - http://www.raamconstruction.co.uk - http://www.rgeservices.co.uk - http://www.robertheath.co.uk - http://www.rothwellgroup.co.uk - http://www.sayesltd.com - http://www.smithandbyford.com - http://www.stonegrove.co.uk - http://www.suremaintenance.co.uk - http://www.sureservegroup.co.uk/sureserve-fire-electrical/ - http://www.switch2.co.uk - http://www.tbrown.com - http://www.theamgroup.co.uk - http://www.thehagroup.com - http://www.thermoserv.co.uk - http://www.tsgplc.co.uk - http://www.vitalenegri.co.uk - http://www.wearects.co.uk - http://www.westcoastmep.com - http://www.wigginton.co.uk - https://bpm-cs.co.uk - https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/348J2FKBQ4 - https://gcscompliance.co.uk/ - https://greenviewgroup.com/ - https://irwinm-e.com/ - https://www.cenergist.com - https://www.crystalelectronics.co.uk - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=892300060 - https://www.electricaltestmidlands.com/ - https://www.fusion21.co.uk/ - https://www.jackson-jackson.co.uk - https://www.kensacontracting.com/ - https://www.lowcarbonexchange.com - https://www.nuvolt.co.uk - https://www.ortongroup.co.uk - https://www.senategroup.co.uk - https://www.surefirems.co.uk - https://www.suremaintenance.co.uk - https://www.sureservegroup.co.uk/k-t-heating/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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