Questions and Answers 19UK5626Q0017.pdf
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Department of State US Embassy London
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This is a Question and Answer document for Solicitation 19UK5626Q0017 regarding Annual Preventative Maintenance of Boilers for the US Embassy in the United Kingdom.
The document addresses a single inquiry regarding the requirement for OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association) certification. The question posed whether OFTEC certification is mandatory, given that it is not a legal requirement in the UK and the prospective contractor lacks OFTEC-registered engineers. The answer clarifies that while OFTEC certification is not mandated by UK law, it is a required deliverable per the Statement of Work. The certification must be performed annually by an OFTEC-registered technician to verify that oil-fired boilers comply with Building Regulations, health and safety standards, and efficiency requirements. The answer emphasizes that OFTEC certification serves as evidence of meeting duty of care obligations to ensure the safety of oil-fired appliances.
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No: Question Answer 1 The Project Manager for the US Embassy stated they require an OFTEC certification, do we need to provide one as OFTEC is not a legal requirement in the UK and as such we do not have any engineers that are OFTEC registered.
We understand that the OFTEC certification is not mandatory by law, but it is highly recommended and acts as evidence that we have met our duty of care to ensure oil-fired appliances are safe. So, the annual OFTEC certification is required as per the Statement of Work.
It should be carried out by an OFTEC registered technician to verify that oil-fired boilers comply with Building Regulations, health & safety, and efficiency requirements.
Question and Answer: 19UK5626Q0017 - Annual Preventative Maintenance of Boilers - Solicitation
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