Scope
Description
The Riverside Group (TRG) plans to appoint an experienced service provider to set out the scope, standards, responsibilities, and deliverables for carrying out thorough examinations and inspections of pressure vessels and pressure systems. These inspections must be completed by an insurer appointed Competent Person in line with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (SI 2000/128) and the HSE Approved Code of Practice L122.
The service will cover approximately 809 sites with commercial systems managed by TRG and must ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, manufacturer requirements, and safety regulations.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027
- Possible extension to 30 April 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
1 plus 1
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 66519310 - Insurance consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Tender submission deadline
20 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | 60% price 40% quality |
Price |
Weighting description
60% price 40% quality
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
The Riverside Group Limited
- Mutuals Public Register: 30938R
2 Estuary Boulevard
Speke, Liverpool
L24 8RF
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@riverside.org.uk
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)