Published date: 29 June 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 31 July 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Technical testing services - 71632000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£100,000 to £500,000

Procurement reference

BIP786348258

Published date

29 June 2023

Closing date

31 July 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 October 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The work consists of carrying out a gas installation safety inspection and tightness testing, to ensure that any gas appliance, installation pipework and flue installed on Council controlled premises, are maintained in a safe condition so as to prevent risk of injury to any person.

The objective of the contract is for the Contractor to provide a comprehensive and accurate record of the safety and integrity of the gas installation pipework, flues and gas appliances. The contractor shall record compliance or non-compliance in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions, standards and industry guidance such that the Client may assess condition, minimise and manage risks and discharge its duty under the law. Membership with SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) and Gas Safe registered along with DBS enhanced checks are all essential requirements for this contract.

Fixed price tenders are being invited to the period 1st October 2023 - 31st March 2027. Thereafter, the contract may be extended for a further two years (up to 31st March 2029) subject to satisfactory performance during the contract year and the agreement of the costs for the ensuing 12 months.

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The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

About the buyer

Contact name

Procurement Team

Address

Shirehall
Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
SY2 6ND
UK

Telephone

+441743253912

Email

procurement@shropshire.gov.uk