Official UK procurement notice
Gas Servicing and Repairs
Authority: ForHousing Ltd (Public body)·Consortium: 4 public authorities
What is being bought11 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe contract includes the planned and reactive servicing, maintenance and testing of heating systems to circa 23,000 dwellings owned and/or managed by ForHousing in the North West of England which are predominately fueled by natural gas. The contract also includes the installation of new heating systems, and includes both domestic and commercial plant and equipment. Additionally, the contract includes elements of other property inspections/testing e.g. smoke detectors etc. Under the contract, Liberty Group Investments Limited (Liberty) will provide RLO support to help obtain access to properties. ForHousing is appointing Liberty as a long-term partner to support stable operations and to invest in services and technology. The contract value is £6m per annum, with a total value of £60m over the 10-year term of the contract.
- Recurrence: Approximately 12 months before the end of the Framework term
CPV: Agency fuel cards · Battery packs · Boiler installations · Building construction work · Building consultancy services · Building services consultancy services · Central-heating installation work · Commissioning of heating installations · Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses · Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy · Development of transaction processing and custom software · District heating · +45 more
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 48 bids on the busiest of 10 lots · 80 suppliers appointed
Lots and requirements (11)Procurement structure
11 lots · 10 with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 8 of them · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £75,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Domestic Heating (Combustibles)AwardedPublished value£200,000,000
ForHousing is a Member of the Fusion21 (F21) Member’s Consortium. The contract, which has been awarded to Liberty, has been awarded under Lot 1 and Lot 6 of the F21 Heating, Renewables, and Electrical Framework (2024-28) (2023/S 000-028807). ForHousing has awarded a 10 year contract to Liberty for the provision of planned and reactive servicing, maintenance and testing of heating systems, and certain services and works relating to domestic and commercial plant and equipment. Liberty is the number 1 ranked contractor across Lot 1 and Lot 6 for the North West of England, and the contract has been awarded using the Direct Award with Negotiation procedure as set out in Schedule 13 of the Framework. The core pricing model within the framework is based on a schedule of rates and the call-off pricing has been established by applying quantities to the tendered rates. The ability to direct award under the framework agreement allows the contract to be procured in compliance with the framework terms.
Lot #2Domestic Heating (Electric)AwardedPublished value£25,000,000
Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of domestic electrical heating systems and/or hot water systems, including but not restricted to electric storage heaters, , electric boilers, systems, panel heaters, infra-red radiant heaters, wall-mounted electric radiators and underfloor electric heating. This scope does not preclude non- domestic properties being included as part of a wider domestic portfolio.
Lot #3Domestic Heating (ASHP)AwardedPublished value£125,000,000
Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of air source heat pumps. This scope does not preclude non- domestic properties.
Lot #4Domestic Heating (GSHP)AwardedPublished value£50,000,000
Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of ground source heat pumps via closed loop horizontal loop / vertical boreholes for domestic properties, including works to dwellings and communal areas.
Lot #5Commercial Heating (GSHP)AwardedPublished value£100,000,000
Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of ground source heat pumps via closed loop horizontal loop/vertical boreholes for non-domestic properties.
Lot #6Commercial Heating (All)AwardedPublished value£50,000,000
Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of commercial heating systems and other mechanical/electrical installations. The scope of this lot includes a full range of heating systems including, but not limited to, gas, LPG, oil, solid fuel, electric, district heating, HVAC, hot water generation plant, heat interface units or renewable technologies.
Lot #7Electrical TestingAwardedPublished value£80,000,000
Testing, and associated remedial repair of electrical fixed wire systems. The scope of this lot includes: EICRs and associated remedial works, PAT testing, and Lightning conductor testing.
Lot #8Electrical WorksAwardedceiling above
Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of electrical fixed wire systems and connected equipment. The scope of this lot includes: Partial and full rewires, LED lighting, Ventilation, Electric Vehicle Charge Points (EVCP).
Lot #9Solar PV and Battery StorageAwardedceiling above
Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, Battery Storage and associated works.
Lot #10Quality Assurance AuditAwardedPublished value£40,000,000
Independent quality assurance audits, technical consultancy/advice and training relating to gas, electric, fire, asbestos, and water hygiene. Scope includes: Investigations, policy reviews, training, and data management.
Lot #11To be confirmed in the contract notice and TenderPlannedLot estimate not published
The proposed Heating, Electrical, and Renewables framework aims to deliver a full range of heating works and electrical solutions to building portfolios across the public sector. In addition to established core works/services, this offer also includes the provision of heating related renewable technologies, as well as provision for EV charging. It is our intention to support public sector businesses to meet their net zero targets by offering market leading solutions, and innovative, and cost-effective alternatives. Proposed lots: Lot 1 Domestic Heating - Gas, LPG, Hydrogen, Oil, Solid Fuel Lot 2 Domestic Heating - Electric Lot 3 Domestic Heating - ASHP (25kW) Lot 4 Domestic/Commercial Heating - ASHP/GSHP (25kW) Lot 5 Domestic Ventilation - PIV Lot 6 Commercial Heating Lot 7 Electrical Testing Lot 8 Electrical Works Lot 9 Solar PV and Battery Storage Lot 10 Electric Vehicle Charging Lot 11 Gas/Elec Consultancy and Quality Assurance
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · Approximately 12 months before the end of the Framework term
- First published
- 22 May 2023, 14:05 BST
- Last source update
- 30 Sept 2024, 19:05 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 30 Oct 2023 – …
- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-031257- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ce41Find a Tender
- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published justification
For Housing Limited was not required to publish a call for competition in the Find a Tender Service for the call-off contract on the basis that this contract has been awarded pursuant to the Fusion21 framework. ForHousing Limited and Fusion 21 are satisfied that the call-off contract has been awarded in compliance with the framework agreement and in accordance with its terms. As such, the call-off contract is permitted under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "PCR") and complies with the rules re. awarding contracts based on framework agreements as set out in regulation 33(8)(a) of the PCR. A Contract Notice (2023/S 000-028807) and corresponding Contract Award Notice (2024/S 000-003257) were published for the framework but the prior publication of a Contract Notice was not needed for this call-off.
- Performance terms
Framework suppliers will be required to deliver social value outcomes through the delivery of call-off contracts in accordance with Clause 24 of the Framework Agreement.
- Review procedure
ForHousing has conducted itself in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
Publisher note: To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=892300060 GO Reference: GO-2024930-PRO-27863977
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 30 Oct 2023, 10:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 30 Oct 2023, 10:01 GMT
Timeline
28 Aug 2023 → 30 Sept 2024 · 4 dates- Next notice expected28 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown30 Oct 2023, 10:00 GMT
- Bids opened30 Oct 2023, 10:01 GMT
- Notice published30 Sept 2024, 19:05 BST
Notice history
9 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Sept 2023- Published value updated to £820,000,00029 Sept 2023, 14:07 BSTwas £750,000,000
- Status changed to active29 Sept 2023, 14:07 BST
- Procurement method changed29 Sept 2023, 14:07 BST
- Deadline published: 30 Oct 2023, 10:00 GMT29 Sept 2023, 14:07 BST
- Buyer details updated29 Sept 2023, 14:07 BST
- Status changed to complete31 Jan 2024, 16:05 GMT
- Buyer details updated31 Jan 2024, 16:05 GMT
- Procurement method changed17 Sept 2024, 10:05 BST
- Buyer details updated17 Sept 2024, 10:05 BST
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2023-09: 1 release · 29 Sept 2023
- 2023-05: 1 release · 22 May 2023
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast26 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
All 5 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £75,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Contract 029627-2024-1
- Signed
- 13 Sept 2024
- Value
- £60,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 031257-2024-1
- Signed
- 13 Sept 2024
- Value
- £60,000,000
- Status
- active
Domestic Heating (Combustibles)
- Signed
- 29 Jan 2024
- Value
- £200,000,000
- Status
- active
Domestic Heating (GSHP)
- Signed
- 29 Jan 2024
- Value
- £50,000,000
- Status
- active
Commercial Heating (GSHP)
- Signed
- 29 Jan 2024
- Value
- £100,000,000
- Status
- active
Commercial Heating (All)
- Signed
- 29 Jan 2024
- Value
- £50,000,000
- Status
- active
Commercial Heating (All)
- Signed
- 29 Jan 2024
- Value
- £50,000,000
- Status
- active
Commercial Heating (All)
- Signed
- 29 Jan 2024
- Value
- £50,000,000
- Status
- active
Commercial Heating (All)
- Signed
- 29 Jan 2024
- Value
- £50,000,000
- Status
- active
Electrical Testing
- Signed
- 29 Jan 2024
- Value
- £80,000,000
- Status
- active
Electrical Testing
- Signed
- 29 Jan 2024
- Value
- £80,000,000
- Status
- active
Electrical Testing
- Signed
- 29 Jan 2024
- Value
- £80,000,000
- Status
- active
Electrical Works
- Signed
- 29 Jan 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Domestic Heating (Combustibles)
- Signed
- 29 Jan 2024
- Value
- £200,000,000
- Status
- active
Electrical Works
- Signed
- 29 Jan 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Solar PV and Battery Storage
- Signed
- 29 Jan 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Solar PV and Battery Storage
- Signed
- 29 Jan 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Solar PV and Battery Storage
- Signed
- 29 Jan 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Quality Assurance Audit
- Signed
- 29 Jan 2024
- Value
- £40,000,000
- Status
- active
Domestic Heating (Combustibles)
- Signed
- 29 Jan 2024
- Value
- £200,000,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Domestic Heating (Combustibles) | 41bids · 41 electronic | 28 | — | — |
| 2 · Domestic Heating (Electric) | 29bids · 29 electronic | 19 | — | — |
| 3 · Domestic Heating (ASHP) | 45bids · 45 electronic | 32 | — | — |
| 4 · Domestic Heating (GSHP) | 8bids · 8 electronic | 6 | — | — |
| 5 · Commercial Heating (GSHP) | 12bids · 12 electronic | 9 | — | — |
| 6 · Commercial Heating (All) | 48bids · 48 electronic | 37 | — | — |
| 7 · Electrical Testing | 36bids · 36 electronic | 29 | — | — |
| 8 · Electrical Works | 16bids · 16 electronic | 13 | — | — |
| 9 · Solar PV and Battery Storage | 42bids · 42 electronic | 31 | — | — |
| 10 · Quality Assurance Audit | 4bids · 4 electronic | 4 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Fusion21 Members ConsortiumContracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyAn association formed by one or more bodies governed by public lawGeneral public services
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Cabinet OfficeReview contact point
Framework contractors & participating bidders
107 commercial parties on the notice · 50 awardedThe first 50 of 107 commercial parties (by name); the JSON mirror lists them all.
- AJS LimitedFramework contractor
- ATS Gas ServicesFramework contractor
- ATS Gas Services LimitedFramework contractor
- Aaron Services LimitedFramework contractor
- Alternative Heat LtdFramework contractor
- Ashley & Mcdonough LimitedFramework contractor
- Axis Europe PlcFramework contractor
- Axis Europe plcFramework contractor
- B.I. Electrical (NI) ServicesFramework contractor
- BES Group Electrical LimitedFramework contractor
Show 40 more suppliers
- BPM Contracting Services LtdFramework contractor
- BSW Heating LtdFramework contractor
- BSW Heating LtdFramework contractor
- British Gas Social Housing LimitedFramework contractor
- British Gas Social Housing LtdFramework contractor
- British Gas Social Housing Ltd trading as PH JonesFramework contractor
- C.L.C Contractors LimitedFramework contractor
- CORGI Technical Services LtdFramework contractor
- CTS Projects LimitedFramework contractor
- CTS projects LimitedFramework contractor
- Carbon3 LtdFramework contractor
- Cenergist LimitedFramework contractor
- Chris Bowker LtdFramework contractor
- Citrus Group (NW) LtdFramework contractor
- Crystal ElectronicsFramework contractor
- Crystal Electronics LimitedFramework contractor
- Dodd Group (Midlands) LimitedFramework contractor
- Duplex Care LtdFramework contractor
- Easy Heat SystemsFramework contractor
- Easy Heat Systems LimitedFramework contractor
- Ecolution GroupFramework contractor
- Ecolution Group LimitedFramework contractor
- Electrical Test (Midlands) LtdFramework contractor
- Energy Gain UK LimitedFramework contractor
- Everwarm LtdFramework contractor
- FDH Services LtdFramework contractor
- Fieldway Supplies LtdFramework contractor
- GCS Compliance LtdFramework contractor
- GEM Environmental Building Services LimitedFramework contractor
- GOOM Electrical LimitedFramework contractor
- Gas Call Services LtdFramework contractor
- Gas Call Services Ltd.Framework contractor
- Gem Environmental Building Services LimitedFramework contractor
- Geogreen Power LimitedFramework contractor
- GetFix LTDFramework contractor
- Getfix LtdFramework contractor
- H & A Mechanical Services LimitedFramework contractor
- H&A Mechanical Services LtdFramework contractor
- ICON Training and Assessment LtdFramework contractor
- ISO Energy LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria