Award

Maintenance of Fire Dampers

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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27 Mar 2024 at 11:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has awarded a contract for the maintenance of fire dampers through a tender process. The contract involves the testing and maintenance of fire dampers at the university's Canterbury and Medway campuses. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2024 and run for one year until 31st March 2025. There is potential for the contract to be extended for up to three additional years. The procurement falls under the industry category of installation services of fire protection equipment, with the tender period ending on 1st March 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in fire protection equipment services, particularly those experienced in the testing and maintenance of fire dampers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this procurement process. The buying organisation, the University of Kent, located in Canterbury, Kent, is seeking suppliers who can comply with British safety standards and regulations for fire damper testing. Businesses with expertise in providing these services are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of Fire Dampers

Notice Description

This procurement is for the Testing and Maintenance of Fire Dampers at the University of Kent Canterbury and Medway campuses. The contractor shall provide Fire Damper Testing and will carry out a safety inspection and drop test for the Fire Dampers in accordance with British Standard 9999:2017 and in compliance with BESA Technical Bulletin VH001 3rd edition and the Fire Safety Order 2005. The contractor shall test all spring operated and electronically controlled fire dampers annually and supply the University of Kent with a test certificate and photo report for each damper. Where fire dampers are connected to the fire alarm system, these links to the fire alarm system need to be checked as part of these works. The contract will commence on the 01/04/2024 and run for a period of 1 year until 31/03/2025. The University reserves the right to extend the contract for a period of 1+1+1 years at the end of the original contract period, which will be agreeable annually in 12 month instalments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adc3307e-5e83-4aa3-8c37-88f9e6bf6006
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

42512510 - Dampers

50222100 - Repair and maintenance services of dampers

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,816 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Claire Baxter
Contact Email
c.baxter@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7892719788

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY, KENT
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

URMSON FIRE SPECIALISTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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