Award

(NU/1536) Fire Detection System Services

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2020 at 08:50

Award Notice
Tender

17 Dec 2019 at 09:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Newcastle University involves the contract for Fire Detection System Services (reference NU/1536), which is currently in the Award stage. This contract seeks a provider for planned preventative maintenance and breakdown cover for the university’s fire detection systems, with a total contract value of £700,000 and a minimum threshold of £420,000. The contract period is from 31 March 2020 to 17 February 2024, following the tender submission deadline which was on 5 February 2020. The required services fall under the CPV classification of repair and maintenance services of building installations, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. All activities will be based in the North East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in fire safety and maintenance services. Given the substantial contract value, SMEs with experience in delivering managed maintenance contracts, particularly for fire detection systems, would be well-placed to compete. The expectation of ongoing service and the requirement for trained personnel highlight a demand for companies that can demonstrate expertise and reliability in the sector. Additionally, the mandatory site visit could allow businesses to showcase their capabilities directly to the buyer, enhancing their chances of winning the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1536) Fire Detection System Services

Notice Description

The contractor is required to provide planned preventative maintenance and breakdown cover of the University's various fire detection systems as defined in the invitation to tender document. The contractor will be expected to service and maintain the University's entire fire detection system, as detailed in the asset list provided with the ITT, ensuring all equipment is maintained to current levels of condition and performance as recommended within BS5839-1:2017. The contractor will provide of all materials, equipment, spare parts and suitably trained personnel to ensure maintenance is carried out to the manufacturer's recommended specifications. Within 3 months of entering into a contract with Newcastle University, the appointed contractor will undertake and complete a due diligence exercise to confirm the accuracy of the asset list and update drawings (including confirmation that the device identities and locations correspond with panel drawings) and zone charts are correct; discrepancies to the asset list and/or drawings are to be updated to the University within this 3 month period. MCP location drawings for buildings will also be included.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d740749-649b-4d18-bd69-456d3d9c0ebe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a813775b-2772-47f9-8224-5fb227123783
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£243,560 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 1 Apr 2023 3-4 years
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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Gillian Mournian
Contact Email
gillian.mournian@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912086073

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFETY CHECKED

Further Information

Notice URLs

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