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TC250 - Fire & Security Maintenance Contract

BOLTON COUNCIL

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19 May 2025 at 15:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton has completed the procurement process titled 'TC250 - Fire & Security Maintenance Contract', focusing on Fire and Security Planned Preventative Maintenance services for its property portfolio. This contract falls under the 'Public utilities' industry category and covers services within the region of England. The procurement followed an open procedure, beginning with an invitation to tender and has resulted in the award of a contract valued at £321,405.21 to ABCA Systems Limited. The contract, which is set to commence on 13 May 2025 and run until 12 May 2028, includes an option for two additional twelve-month extensions. The procurement method was open, emphasizing transparency and broad competition, suitable for participation by SMEs and VCSEs.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maintenance services, particularly those specialising in fire and security solutions. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts will find this project aligns with typical tasks such as planned maintenance within public facilities. The suitability criteria highlight potential for small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises to engage, broadening the competitive landscape and encouraging diverse industry participation. With an established duration and potential for extensions, businesses involved can benefit from steady work and the potential for long-term partnerships with local government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC250 - Fire & Security Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for a Fire & Security Maintenance Contract which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. This procurement exercise is being run as an open Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the Authority will appoint a single (1) contractor on the Contract. This tender is to provide Fire and Security Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) services to the Councils property portfolio. It is intended for the Contract to commence on 13 May 2025 for a period of three (3) years. There is the option to extend for a further two (2) x twelve (12) month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e48338a-7593-42ba-bb51-ffc5e086b8ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32c1922f-24cb-4c4f-b3ed-481f510055ca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£321,405 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£321,405 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 12 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABCA SYSTEMS

Further Information

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