---
title: "Framework Agreement for the provision of Gas Tightness Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ce70"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-20"
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# Framework Agreement for the provision of Gas Tightness Testing

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce70

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## Summary

The procurement process for a Framework Agreement on Gas Tightness Testing is being conducted by Staffordshire County Council, a public authority within the sub-central government sector. This tender falls under the industry category of gas appliance maintenance services, primarily servicing properties in locations such as Staffordshire, Cheshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, and the West Midlands. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with a projected contract start date of 19th January 2027. This open procedure aims to ensure compliance with gas safety regulations across approximately 420 properties, including educational institutions and civic buildings. The tender submissions must be completed by 28th September 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in gas appliance maintenance and safety compliance services to expand their client base within the public sector. The contract, valued at £300,000, is structured as a Single Supplier Framework, allowing the successful applicant to secure a long-term arrangement potentially extending to January 2031. Ideal candidates for this tender will be SMEs or VCSEs with requisite third-party health and safety accreditations from bodies like SSIP and Constructionline at a minimum 'Gold' membership level. Businesses with experience in handling large-scale public sector properties will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities, facilitating substantial business growth in the regional market.

## Notice

The object of this Framework is to ensure the gas installations at each of the customer's premises are safe and conform with the current 'Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations. Inspection & Testing The gas supply installation at each property, including the ventilation requirements, shall be inspected and tested for compliance with the current British Standards or equivalent and any relevant Codes of Practice and a written report produced to detail these findings. The visit shall include a visual examination of the gas supply installation and a 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 shall be tested for efficacy. This framework is to enable the servicing of Staffordshire County Council's Corporate properties and LEA Maintained Schools. Additionally, the Managing Agent may use the framework for some or all its customers' 200+ Academy, Fire Service and other properties. There are currently approximately 420 properties listed on the contract schedule that are expected to be transferred to this framework. Most are in Staffordshire, with a small number located in Cheshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire and the West Midlands. The properties include all types of buildings operated by a Local Authority including educational, residential care homes, civic buildings, offices, fire stations, enterprise centres and small industrial units.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 months to extend to 18th January 2030 and 18th January 2031

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068064-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2027 - 18 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-07-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 08:27 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068064-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068064-2026
  20th July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ssip.org.uk/members/#
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk

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