Tender

Fire Safety Systems and Related Services

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 17:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA) has initiated a tender process for the procurement of Fire Safety Systems and Related Services. This contract entails scheduled testing and maintenance, both pre-planned and reactive, of building Fire Safety Systems, alongside minor refurbishment and upgrade works within the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) estate. The project, classified under Burglar and fire alarms (CPV: 31625000), falls under the services category and is aimed at ensuring compliance with UK legislation and British Standards. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure (below threshold), and the deadline for tender submission is set for 24th March 2025. The contract period will commence on 1st June 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2026, with services to be rendered in the South East region, primarily in Berkshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety systems, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive maintenance and compliance services. SMEs are encouraged to apply, making it a prime opportunity for smaller enterprises to secure a prominent public sector contract. Companies with experience in fire alarm systems and those familiar with adhering to stringent safety standards would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance a firm's market reputation and open avenues for future projects within the fire safety industry, particularly in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Safety Systems and Related Services

Notice Description

Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced service provider able to provide a fully compliant service for the scheduled testing and maintenance (Pre-planned and reactive) on building Fire Safety Systems. The contract will also include minor refurbishment / upgrade project works to installed Fire Safety Systems within the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) estate, in accordance with current United Kingdom (UK) legalisation, British Standards (BS) and Approved Codes of Practice (ACoP). Additional information: A new project has been publised to the website. Project: Fire Safety Systems and Related Services, Project Reference: 1368. Click this link to go to the web site To connect with our national Bluelight portal we recommend you login or register at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home and then connect to from the list of portals. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f7ceb2a-c848-43aa-bad0-cb3a101fce7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fdb7540-15a0-4a8f-9dbe-25c6bfa1e1aa
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
RG31 7SD
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
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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