Tender

Fall Protection Inspections, Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Training

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 09:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for "Fall Protection Inspections, Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Training" to Beta Safety Systems Ltd. This procurement covers maintenance services, including repair, maintenance, and technical building-inspection services for the University's fall protection systems located at its various campuses, halls of residence, and other satellite sites in the South East region, United Kingdom. The tender process concluded on 2nd December 2024, with the contract start date set for 1st February 2025 and ending on 31st January 2029. This five-year contract, valued at approximately £268,264.60, was procured using a single-stage procedure and is classified under CPV codes 50700000, 50800000, and 71631300.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the repair and maintenance services sector, particularly those specialising in building installations and technical inspections, to expand their services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the requisite experience and qualifications will find this project particularly well-suited. By winning such contracts, businesses can establish a long-term relationship with prestigious institutions like the University of Southampton, enhancing their market reputation and providing a stable revenue stream for the contract duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fall Protection Inspections, Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Training

Notice Description

The University is seeking suitably experienced and qualified tenderers to fulfil it's requirements for inspections, equipment servicing, maintenance and training. The University's fall protection systems are located at the University of Southampton's campuses, Halls of Residence and other nearby satellite sites where Estates and Facilities are responsible for the maintenance of buildings. The University proposes to enter into a Contract for five-years - this will be the maximum contract period, including any potential extensions with the successful tenderer. How to obtain Tender Documents: Website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home The Tender documents can be access when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and c licking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab ('ITT') where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. Continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view/download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Note that the return documents Tenderers must submit with their tender response are: - File 6 - Compliance and Selection Requirements Workbook; - File 7 - Qualitative Response Requirements Workbook; - File 8 - Commercial Response Requirements Workbook; and - File 9 - Additional Response Requirements Workbook For clarification requests, please use the table provided in File 3 - Invitation to Tender Schedules and submit the document via the Correspondence function. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the full tender document set The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender. Further guidance on how to use In-Tend can be found on the portal under the 'Help' button. Please note, the University of Southampton no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation. This procurement process is not regulated by UK (or EU) public procurement law. Where the University of Southampton advertises contracts, through any public sector tender portal, it does so on a voluntary basis by way of transparency and to encourage open competition, but it is not required to comply with the procurement legislation. For the purpose of procuring the goods/services described, the University is acting in accordance with its internal financial regulations and the procedure detailed in the Invitation to Tender document set.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c322d3e-9cde-4857-850d-7bb2c2c3d761
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acf43721-a21f-4ac3-86ea-aa69faaea90d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single-stage procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 4-5 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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Amy Hands
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380595000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

Notice Documents

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