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title: "Annual Inspection & Reactive Maintenance of Domestic Gas Central Heating Installations & Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000564782"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-03-18"
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# Annual Inspection & Reactive Maintenance of Domestic Gas Central Heating Installations & Equipment

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000564782

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## Summary

The procurement process involves North Ayrshire Council seeking tenders for the "Annual Inspection & Reactive Maintenance of Domestic Gas Central Heating Installations & Equipment". This contract falls under the works category and caters specifically to the maintenance of gas heating systems across approximately 11,950 Council-owned homes in North Ayrshire, including sheltered housing units. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 7 January 2019. The contract, valued at £7,620,000, has been awarded successfully to James Frew Limited, with an initial term of three years and the possibility of two annual extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in gas servicing, maintenance, and installation. Companies that are well-suited to compete should have a strong background in mechanical engineering, relevant certifications such as Gas Safe registration, and experience managing similar contracts. Additionally, businesses capable of providing a 24/7 call-out service and demonstrating adherence to quality and safety standards will have an edge. The contract also opens avenues for community engagement and training-related initiatives, further contributing to local economic growth.

## Notice

The Contract is a Measured Term Contract with an initial contract period of three years with optional annual extensions of up to a maximum of 2 years. The contract documentation includes a pre-priced schedule of rates. The works generally comprise an inclusive annual servicing and maintenance including breakdown repairs of all gas fired heating systems and ancillary equipment within approximately 11,950 Council owned homes in North Ayrshire including 26 Sheltered Housing Units.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contractors will be responsible for: 1. The programming of all annual servicing work and recording of appropriate statutory documentation. 2. The provision of a 24/7 365 days a year call-out service, until the end of the contract to enable emergency works to be completed in compliance with the contract. 3. Completing the annual servicing to ensure 100% statutory compliance and maintenance including breakdown repairs necessary to keep the gas system, appliances and associated ancillary equipment functioning safely, efficiently including repairs and replacements of any & all parts, radiators, pipework, controls etc 4. Gas safety inspections & soundness test and when instructed inspection, reporting, capping gas supply and drainage of systems where required in void properties to ensure properties can be re-let quickly. 5. Upgrading inefficient gas fired heating boilers. 6. Installing a small number of new gas fired boiler heating installations and new electrical installations. It is anticipated that approximately 60 domestic properties per year will be required to have a new central heating installation installed, with approximately 20% of these houses requiring both central heating and a full re-wiring combined and shall be as per the Schedule of Rates. 7. Working in partnership with North Ayrshire to provide an efficient and effective service to our tenants

Renewal: Optional annual extensions of up to a maximum of 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348978 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2021 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,620,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JAMES FREW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers
- 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services
- 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348978
- 20 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337804

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337804
  Annual Inspection & Reactive Maintenance of Domestic Gas Central Heating Installations & Equipment - The Contract is a Measured Term Contract with an initial contract period of three years with optional annual extensions of up to a maximum of 2 years. The contract documentation includes a pre-priced schedule of rates. The works generally comprise an inclusive annual servicing and maintenance including breakdown repairs of all gas fired heating systems and ancillary equipment within approximately 11,950 Council owned homes in North Ayrshire including 26 Sheltered Housing Units.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348978
  Annual Inspection & Reactive Maintenance of Domestic Gas Central Heating Installations & Equipment - The Contract is a Measured Term Contract with an initial contract period of three years with optional annual extensions of up to a maximum of 2 years. The contract documentation includes a pre-priced schedule of rates. The works generally comprise an inclusive annual servicing and maintenance including breakdown repairs of all gas fired heating systems and ancillary equipment within approximately 11,950 Council owned homes in North Ayrshire including 26 Sheltered Housing Units.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000564782
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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