Tender

Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF READING

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06 Jan 2023 at 09:53

Tender Notice
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20 Dec 2022 at 06:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Reading is seeking a cost-effective comprehensive maintenance service for fire alarm and emergency lighting systems. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a selective procurement method. The deadline for tender submission is 18th January 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to start on 1st May 2023 in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by the University of Reading presents opportunities for businesses specializing in repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment. Companies with expertise in fire-alarm system installation work are particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this restricted procedure above the threshold tender to grow their business in the services category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Maintenance

Notice Description

The University of Reading (UoR) requires a cost effective fully comprehensive maintenance service to maintain existing Fire and Emergency Light systems. The University of Reading (UoR) requires a cost effective fully comprehensive maintenance service to maintain existing Fire and Emergency Light systems. It is proposed that the procurement exercise will be divided into lots as detailed below. Bidders may bid for one lot only or both lots. Lot 1 Fire Alarms Only Lot 2 Emergency Lighting Only Lot 3 Both Fire Alarms and Emergency Lighting The successful Contractor(s) will need to have the capability to design, install, commission and manage the installation of new Fire and Emergency Light systems as detailed in this specification. The existing Fire system include the following: - Conventional Fire Detection, - VESDA, - Ansul Fixed Fire Suppression - Gaseous Fixed Fire Suppression - Fire Curtains - Deaf Alerter Systems The existing Emergency Light Systems include the following: - Central Battery Systems - Conventional Self-contained Systems - Intelligent self-testing Systems. All fire alarm signals are integrated back to a Security Control room using a system called Cortech Developments Datalog 5 using various communication protocols. The service will require a resident engineer to provide a reactive and planned maintenance service to support these systems. The Contractor will need to engage with third party organisations to provide support as part of the service. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd4a52fe-fe5c-4979-afc3-39229a6caff6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2023 - 30 Apr 2029 Over 5 years
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 READING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
RG6 6AB
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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