Purpose

A new statutory
compliance gas heating contract is required, as the current
contract is due to expire, due to an early determination of the
contract. The Council require a new gas heating contractor so that
all reasonable steps taken to ensure all residents, customers and
members of the public are not put at risk from the effects of gas,
carbon monoxide or unsafe appliances that are owned or managed by
the Council. Potential risks associated with gas as a fuel are
significant, given the risk of fire / explosion or from carbon
monoxide poisoning due to incomplete combustion arising out of poor
or irregular maintenance, or incorrect installation methods adopted
for the appliances or systems.