Tender

Fire Alarm Replacement Project, Phase 2, at the University of Essex, Colchester Campus

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Tender

06 Oct 2019 at 19:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is currently seeking bids for the "Fire Alarm Replacement Project, Phase 2," located at its Colchester Campus. This open tender process is aimed at contractors experienced in electrical installation and fire prevention works, with a tender closing date set for midday on 15th November 2019. The estimated value of the project is £350,000, and it falls within the electrical installation work category (CPV code 45310000) along with additional classifications for fire-prevention installation works (CPV code 45343000). Interested parties must register on the Proactis e-sourcing portal to participate in this procurement process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for contractors specialising in electrical and fire installation services, particularly those registered with Constructionline or those willing to complete the necessary prequalification assessments. Businesses that have achieved a minimum notational value of £350,000 in related categories would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this project can open avenues for sustained growth in the competitive public sector contracting landscape, especially for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in major installation projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Alarm Replacement Project, Phase 2, at the University of Essex, Colchester Campus

Notice Description

The University of Essex wishes to engage a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to design, supply and install replacement fire alarm systems in several of our existing buildings at our Campus in Colchester Essex. Part of the works must be delivered by a Gent 24 Systems Integrator accredited Contractor, acting as either the main or sub-contractor. Please see the tender pack for full details of all accreditations and qualifications required. The open tender process will consist of 2 question sections, part A and part B. Part A will verify prerequisite issues using PAS91, such as professional accreditations, business and professional standing and financial stability etc and Part B will cover the project specific requirements. All tenderers will be required to submit responses to both Parts A, B and a commercial response. For this project, we have chosen to use Constructionline, a procurement and supply chain management scheme that collects, assesses and monitors standard company information using the PAS91 set of Prequalification Questions. Please see the tender documents for the level of Constructionline membership and question verification required. Please ensure that you log-in to your Constructionline profile and verify that the information held on your company is accurate and that you are registered for the following categories ( or direct equivalents) and have achieved a minimum notational value of PS350,000 for at least one of these categories within the Constructionline system: 45300000 - Building installation work 45310000 - Electrical installation work 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works If you have any queries regarding Constructionline, please contact David Marshall on 07919 298675 or david.marshall@constructionline.co.uk Those tenderers not wishing to join Constructionline will not be precluded from participating in the process, however, they must complete and submit a fully completed PAS91 Prequalification Questionnaire and supply any supporting evidence required. The Authority uses the Proactis e-sourcing portal to conduct our tenders. Please ensure that you register your organisation on the Proactis portal in order to participate at the following web address: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login where the tender documents can be downloaded. Additional information: The tender closing date is Midday 15th November 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a41f8119-e908-4398-829f-133f0387390a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Further Information

Notice Documents

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