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title: "Facilities Services"
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# Facilities Services

Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04229f

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## Summary

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is initiating an open procurement process for a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Facilities Services, divided into seven lots covering various technical inspection and testing services, including gas equipment maintenance and portable appliance testing across different regions of the UK. The Framework Agreement, covering services from 1st May 2024 to 30th April 2026, with potential extensions until 30th April 2028, includes a total estimated value of £11,000,000 per lot. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on 19th January 2024 and an award start date on the same day.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection, testing, and repair services for both domestic and non-domestic gas equipment, as well as fixed wire and portable appliance testing. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to benefit from this framework, especially given the potential for long-term contracts and the broad range of services required across multiple UK regions. Interested businesses should possess capabilities in meeting high customer requirements and adhering to relevant British Standards and industry best practices.

## Notice

NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of members of NWUPC, APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, SUPC and CPC for Facilities Services. The Framework Agreement is divided into lots as follows: Lot 1 Gas Equipment Maintenance & Repair Services Domestic and Non Domestic Equipment up to 500 kw rated Input (North West) Lot 2 Gas Equipment Maintenance & Repair Services Non Domestic Equipment greater than 500kw rated input (North West) Lot 3 Portable Appliance Testing - (England and Wales) Lot 4 Portable Appliance Testing - (Scotland) Lot 5 Portable Appliance Testing - (Northern Ireland) Lot 6 Fixed Wire Testing (England, Northern Ireland and Wales) Lot 7 Fixed Wire Testing (Scotland) The Framework Agreement will commence on 01st May 2024 for an initial period of Twenty-Four (24) months until 30th April 2026, with the option to extend the Agreement for 2 periods of twelve (12) months until 30th April 2028, subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Gas Equipment Maintenance & Repair Services Domestic and Non Domestic Equipment up to 500 kw rated Input (North West)

Domestic and Non Domestic fired equipment maximum rated input of 500kW. This may include domestic fired heating equipment such as Gas fired boilers, gas fired water heaters, gas fired domestic gas cooking appliances installed within individual dwellings, within communal plant rooms serving residencies or academic buildings or domestic science laboratories. This may also include non-domestic gas fired boilers. This list is not exhaustive.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance

Lot 2 - Gas Equipment Maintenance & Repair Services Non Domestic Equipment greater than 500kw rated input

non-domestic gas fired heating equipment with maximum rated input exceeding 500kW. This will include gas fired boilers installed within communal plant rooms serving residencies or academic buildings. Although not a mandatory requirement, Suppliers may be requested to provide maintenance and repairs for Oil heating equipment if required.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance

Lot 3 - Portable Appliance Testing - England and Wales

the provision to undertake a comprehensive Portable Appliance Testing and Microwave Testing service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, the IET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment and the Health and Safety Executive. You must also adhere to any relevant British Standards and industry best practice such as the regulations listed within section 2.1 of Appendix 1 Framework Agreement.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance

Lot 4 - Portable Appliance Testing - Scotland

the provision to undertake a comprehensive Portable Appliance Testing and Microwave Testing service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, the IET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment and the Health and Safety Executive. You must also adhere to any relevant British Standards and industry best practice such as the regulations listed within section 2.1 of Appendix 1 Framework Agreement.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance

Lot 5 - Portable Appliance Testing - Northern Ireland

the provision to undertake a comprehensive Portable Appliance Testing and Microwave Testing service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, the IET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment and the Health and Safety Executive. You must also adhere to any relevant British Standards and industry best practice such as the regulations listed within section 2.1 of Appendix 1 Framework Agreement.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance

Lot 6 - Fixed Wire Testing (England, Northern Ireland and Wales)

the provision to undertake the comprehensive inspection , testing, servicing and surveying of whole fixed electrical installations, within the buildings indicated by the Member Institution, their out buildings, extensions and all associated external services. You must also adhere to any relevant British Standards and industry best practice such as the regulations listed within section 2.1 of Appendix 7 Framework Agreement.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance

Lot 7 - Fixed Wire Testing (England, Northern Ireland and Wales)

the provision to undertake the comprehensive inspection , testing, servicing and surveying of whole fixed electrical installations, within the buildings indicated by the Member Institution, their out buildings, extensions and all associated external services. You must also adhere to any relevant British Standards and industry best practice such as the regulations listed within section 2.1 of Appendix 7 Framework Agreement.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028099-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| 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 | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | AES ELECTRICAL AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES; ARH GROUP; CALBARRIE COMPLIANCE SERVICES; COMPLY2; DFP SERVICES; ELECTRICAL TEST MIDLANDS; FIXED WIRE TESTERS; GOS MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICES; HAWKESWORTH APPLIANCE TESTING; INDEPENDENT COMPANY SAFETY SERVICES (ICSS; JR PAT TESTING; KIMPTON; L123 LIMITED T/A VERISERV; MCKEOWN PAT TESTING; NOVUS COMPLIANCE SERVICES; OWEN & PALMER; PHS COMPLIANCE; PROTEST ES; PTSG ELECTRICAL SERVICES; UK TEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50531000 - Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
- 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028099-2024
- 8 Dec 2023 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036163-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://online.hscni.net
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
- http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm
- http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/about-us-2/
- http://www.nationalparks.uk
- http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members
- http://www.oscr.org.uk
- http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites
- http://www.scotland.police.uk
- https://nwupc.ac.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=75740&B=NWUPC
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies
- https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
- https://www.hospiceuk.org/about-hospice-care/find-a-hospice
- https://www.local.gov.uk
- https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
- https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services
- https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
- https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments
- https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
- https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide
- https://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html
- https://www.psni.police.uk
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/

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