Tender

Fire alarm, Firefighting Equipment and Emergency Lighting servicing

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Dec 2024 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

Worcester City Council is inviting tenders for the servicing of fire alarms, firefighting equipment, and emergency lighting across various properties in Worcester, including public buildings, depots, offices, community centres, and historic parks. The contract, classified under repair and maintenance services (CPV code: 50000000), spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest through the Proactis Pro-Contract portal by 17 January 2025. This open procedure is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in maintaining fire safety systems within diverse property portfolios. Companies capable of providing bespoke services to unique historic and contemporary constructions will find this contract especially suitable. SMEs and VCSEs with experience in fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and firefighting equipment maintenance are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity, potentially expanding their client base and securing a steady stream of work over the contract period.

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Notice Title

Fire alarm, Firefighting Equipment and Emergency Lighting servicing

Notice Description

Following a measured term under the direction of Worcester City Council this contract involves undertaking, routine maintenance and minor works to the Fire Alarm Systems, Emergency Lighting Systems, Fire Extinguishers and Gas Suppression Systems in Worcester City Council properties. The service is described in the following categories: A - Fire Alarm Systems B - Emergency Lighting C - Fire Fighting Equipment * C1 - Fire Extinguishers * C2 - Dry Risers * C3 - Gas Suppression Systems Assets may be added or omitted over the course of the contract subject to requirements of the service. Properties and sites included in the service range from public buildings (mainly non-housing) and associated structures to depots, offices, community centres, car parks, allotments and communal areas within the local government boundaries of Worcester City Council. The buildings range from Listed Grade I & II, historic parks to contemporary construction. A number of the city's parks have Green Flag status. The Appointed contractor's experience should reflect the unique nature of the buildings and offer a bespoke service to the diverse and complex estate. The contract term will be a period of three years (1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028), with the option to the Council to extend for a further two years up to a maximum contract term of five years up until 31 March 2030. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ecd2c3e-5ecd-4546-b6be-68e5e4a8c37f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@worcester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
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
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

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