Planning

Active Fire Framework

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Planning

11 Dec 2024 at 13:33

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Housing Consortium Limited is undertaking a procurement process titled "Active Fire Framework." This process is currently in the planning stage, with market engagement activities scheduled to end on 7th February 2025. The consortium, based in Sunderland, is exploring solutions across various fire safety categories and seeks input from suppliers to shape the framework. The procurement covers a wide range of fire safety products and services, including risk assessments, inspections, and the installation and maintenance of fire detection and extinguishing systems, among other related services. The procurement activities are designed to comply with PCR regulations and will serve approximately 500 public sector members across the UK, with delivery locations specified across the entire country.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety and related services to expand their market presence within the public sector. The procurement framework offers numerous Lots, catering to different regions and types of fire safety products and services, making it suitable for a diverse array of businesses, from SMEs to larger enterprises. Engaged suppliers will have the chance to influence the framework's content and structure, contributing to specification writing and bid evaluations. The active engagement phase, including individual supplier sessions, will allow businesses to provide input and gain insights into the consortium's requirements, thereby fostering business growth and strengthening relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Active Fire Framework

Notice Description

Consortium Procurement (CP) is the central purchasing body of Northern Housing Consortium. CP procure PCR compliant solutions on behalf of circa 500 public sector members across the UK. Consortium Procurement is pleased to announce we are reviewing the possibility of commencing a procurement process for an Active Fire framework and are currently seeking input from interested suppliers on the content and structure of the new framework. The proposed Lots for the new framework include the following: Level 1 - Region (12 geographic regions plus one national) Level 2 - Products and Services: * Risk Assessment - * Inspections - * Fire detectors * Manual and automatic action: o Extinguishers o Sprinklers o Fire and CO alarms o Emergency escape items o Wet and dry risers * Security and Access Systems * Fire equipment testing, service and maintenance * Fire safety remedial works * Minor works and servicing * Fire damper and fire collar maintenance * Emergency lighting * Fire retardant bedding and throws * Fire retardant rubber matting * Portable appliance testing We would like to invite interested Suppliers to book an individual supplier engagement sessions week commencing 27th January 2025 via Microsoft Teams to gather information and feedback on the above. The session will typically last 15-20 mins. Let us know your preferred date between 28th and 31st January 2025 or 4th and 7th February we will do our best to accommodate. We would also like to invite suppliers to be part of the specification writing process and evaluating the bids therefore please specify your choices: * Bidder * Specification writer and evaluation criterion * Evaluator Please contact email address by date to arrange your attendance and meeting time. For further information on Consortium Procurement, please visit www.consortiumprocurement.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f3f7728-7ed4-4b57-b615-0bba05d4af22
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

24951210 - Fire-extinguisher powder

24951220 - Fire-extinguisher agents

24951230 - Fire-extinguisher charges

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus

39525400 - Fire blankets

44115500 - Sprinkler systems

45343210 - CO2 fire-extinguishing equipment installation work

45343220 - Fire-extinguishers installation work

45343230 - Sprinkler systems installation work

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

71315300 - Building surveying services

71315400 - Building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3QD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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