Specialist Flues - Design and Install

Leeds City Council

Published: Jul 1, 2026

Updated: Jul 1, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, architecture and engineering and energy and power sectors, with a focus on Buildings, Rehabilitation and Oil Gas. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 250,000.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 1, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 061895-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council has issued 254 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 20 currently open and 173 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 1, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Leeds City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £250,000 - £250,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 061895-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.