--- title: "Specialist Flues - Design and Install" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c19f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c19f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c19f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c19f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-01" --- # Specialist Flues - Design and Install Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c19f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c19f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c19f.json) ## Summary Leeds City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Specialist Flues - Design and Install" in the utilities and construction sector. The procurement focuses on the design, supply, and installation of specialist flue systems, primarily for combustion appliances using natural gas. The project location is Leeds, United Kingdom. A pre-market engagement form must be submitted by 15th July 2026, with further tender details anticipated on 1st September 2026. The contract period is expected to commence on 4th January 2027 and conclude by early 2032. This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in heating and gas equipment installation to expand their reach within the public sector. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs experienced in bespoke heating system installations and compliance with relevant gas and safety regulations. The planned multi-supplier framework aims to appoint up to three qualified contractors through a below-threshold competitive process, allowing diverse companies to specialise across various installations and maintenance work, potentially leading to significant business growth in the region. ## Notice Leeds City Council's internal service provider (ISP) for construction and repair works, Leeds Building Services (LBS) are responsible for installing Specialist Flue Systems in line with Gas Safety Regulations. This will involve the design, supply, installation and commission of bespoke flue systems including pressure testing. The contractors will be expected to survey, design, supply components, install and commission bespoke chimney/flue systems for combustion appliances (mainly natural gas but may on occasion include heating oil and wood pellet fuelled appliances). Each installation will be unique to the individual site. The overall contract may include some maintenance and repair work to existing flue systems. A typical installation project will include: 1. Site survey of proposed location with details of proposed appliances. 2. Provide a design compliant with BS EN 13384. 3. Supply and install components. 4. Commission system to BS EN 15287. To include a positive pressure test where the flue is P1 pressure or above. (This will be the case in the majority of projects). Leakage rates to be less than the maximum permissible listed in IGE UP/10. Provide pressure test result certificate. 5. Supply and fit flue notice plate, including the designation of flue as described by BS EN 1443. 6. All design, install and commissioning with due regard to Gas Safe technical bulletin 163. Expected exclusions. Some services may not be provided by the specialist contractor including: 1. Removal of redundant flues at the site. 2. Installation of condensate drainage pipework. Leeds City Council are looking to establish a multi-supplier framework (up to three suitably qualified contractors) with mini competition call-off arrangements. The Framework cannot guarantee a minimum volume or value of works and requirements will arise on an ad hoc basis. The procurement will be conducted as a below threshold tender in line with Leeds City Councils Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) and the Procurement Act 2023. ### Planning Information Leeds City Council is using a new Source to Contract platform. You can register (for free) at https://leedscitycouncil.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/leedscitycouncil/web/login.html A Pre-Market Engagement form has been published online via the Jaggaer website and is to completed and submitted via the Jaggaer portal before 12pm on 15th July 2026. It is Tender_499 Specialist Flues - Design and Install If you have any problems please contact Megan.Axall@leeds.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061895-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 4 Jan 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 1UR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLE42 Leeds | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09121200 - Mains gas - 09123000 - Natural gas - 09135100 - Heating oil - 39341000 - Gas pressure equipment - 39715200 - Heating equipment - 42160000 - Boiler installations - 44621220 - Central-heating boilers - 45262610 - Industrial chimneys - 45331100 - Central-heating installation work - 45331110 - Boiler installation work - 45333100 - Gas regulation equipment installation work - 50721000 - Commissioning of heating installations - 71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings - 71321200 - Heating-system design services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2026 at 14:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061895-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061895-2026 1st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://leedscitycouncil.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/leedscitycouncil/web/login.html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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