Steam Equipment PPM, Surveys and Digital Monitoring
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
8 June 2026
Published
29 May 2026
Type
Not specified
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The UK government is looking for a supplier to provide planned preventative maintenance (PPM), surveys, and digital monitoring services for steam equipment at one or more government facilities. This is an ongoing service contract where you'll need to regularly maintain steam systems, conduct inspections, and provide digital monitoring to track equipment health.
Requirements
- Must be able to service and maintain steam equipment (boilers, pipework, pressure vessels, traps, condensate systems)
- Likely need Gas Safe registration or equivalent steam engineering certification (not explicitly stated — verify in full tender documents)
- Must have insurance appropriate for maintaining pressurised systems and government facilities
- Ability to provide digital monitoring solutions — either your own system or integration with existing monitoring platforms
- Must comply with Health & Safety Executive (HSE) regulations for pressurised equipment
- Likely need to hold relevant qualifications for surveying/testing steam systems
- No specific requirements listed beyond above — check the full tender documents for exact certifications, insurance levels, and SLAs (response times)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Conduct regular planned preventative maintenance visits on steam equipment (frequency to be specified in contract)
- Perform detailed surveys and inspections of boilers, pipework, pressure vessels, and associated components
- Identify and report faults, wear, and potential failure points
- Carry out digital monitoring setup — either install monitoring sensors or integrate with existing building management systems
- Provide real-time or regular data reports on steam system performance, temperature, pressure, and efficiency
- Alert the government organisation to any equipment issues or abnormal readings
- Maintain detailed service records and provide compliance documentation
- Support the move toward predictive/preventative maintenance (fixing problems before they cause breakdowns)
How to Read This Tender
- 1Look for the 'Specification' or 'Statement of Requirements' section in the full tender documents — this will tell you exactly how often maintenance visits are needed (e.g. quarterly, monthly) and which equipment is included.
- 2Check the 'Key Performance Indicators' (KPIs) or service levels — these set out what response time is expected if equipment fails (e.g. 'engineer on site within 24 hours') and uptime targets.
- 3Identify whether the contract is for a single site or multiple government buildings — this affects your resource planning and costs.
- 4Watch for the 'Digital Monitoring' requirement details — some contracts want you to supply and own the monitoring system, others just want integration with existing systems. This makes a big difference to your costs.
- 5Note the contract duration and renewal terms — is this a 3-year deal with optional extensions? This helps you forecast income and plan staffing.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you don't have digital monitoring expertise in-house, consider partnering with a specialist tech supplier or SaaS provider as a subcontractor — many government contracts allow this and it keeps your costs lower.
- Emphasise 'social value' in your bid if relevant (e.g. apprenticeships, local employment, energy efficiency improvements, carbon savings from better steam system management) — government tenders now score this heavily.
- Cost your time carefully for surveys and PPM visits — government contracts often squeeze margins on routine maintenance. Factor in travel time, paperwork, and compliance documentation, not just the hours on-site.
Likely incumbents
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NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)Key Dates
Published
29 May 2026
Submission deadline
8 June 2026
Notice type
UK2
Source
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