Tender

Maintenance Services for Intruder Alarm, Fire Alarm, and Fire Suppression Equipment

MERSEYTRAVEL

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Tender

12 Mar 2020 at 15:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Merseytravel, based in Liverpool, UK, which is seeking maintenance services for intruder alarm, fire alarm, and fire suppression equipment across over 31 sites, including significant tunnel locations. The tender, titled "Maintenance Services for Intruder Alarm, Fire Alarm, and Fire Suppression Equipment," has an estimated contract value of £90,000. It is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 09 April 2020, and the contract period set to begin on 05 June 2020 and run until 30 April 2023. This procurement is classified under the CPV code for burglar and fire alarms, and it uses an open procedure for bidding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security and fire safety services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the maintenance of alarm systems. Companies capable of providing comprehensive periodic inspection, servicing, and addressing false alarm issues would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as it demands specialist knowledge and the ability to navigate diverse system complexities across multiple sites within the Mersey Tunnels estate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance Services for Intruder Alarm, Fire Alarm, and Fire Suppression Equipment

Notice Description

Maintenance contract for the inspection and testing of the fire alarm systems and gas suppression systems and intruder/bandit alarms at all tunnel locations including ventilation stations, in accordance with the relevant British Standards and this specification. The system at each site shall be subject to periodic inspection and servicing so that faults are identified, preventive measures can be taken to ensure the continued reliability of the system, false alarm problems are identified and suitably addressed, and the user is made aware of any changes to the building that affects the protection afforded by the system. Periodic inspection and servicing to be carried out by a competent person with specialist knowledge of fire detection and fire alarm systems, including knowledge of the causes of false alarms, sufficient information regarding the system, and adequate access to spares. The systems throughout the Mersey Tunnels estate are a variety of sizes and complexities with the estate compromising of over 31 sites incorporating the Queensway Tunnel & Kingsway tunnels as well as associated plant rooms, control rooms & administration buildings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22fe9ff3-1e0a-4fbc-a0de-560049f88b5d
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jun 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 2-3 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
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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