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Gas Suppression System Upgrade - AWARD

BFI

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18 Mar 2025 at 09:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The BFI has recently completed the procurement process for the "Gas Suppression System Upgrade" at the John Paul Getty Jr Conservation Centre in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. This essential project, aimed at protecting the BFI’s vital National Collection of Film and Television, required replacing cylinders for three standalone gas suppression systems, along with necessary alterations to pipework and outlet nozzles. The open procedure tender commenced with a procurement period ending on 13th February 2025, with the contract running from 26th March 2025 to 30th June 2025. Direction Fire Ltd. was awarded the contract valued at £84,000 on 18th March 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the gas suppression and fire safety systems industry to engage in significant projects that safeguard valuable collections. Companies specialising in gas detection, pressure equipment, and related apparatus could find this contract particularly beneficial to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are encouraged to participate, could leverage such high-profile projects to enhance their market reputation and drive business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gas Suppression System Upgrade - AWARD

Notice Description

The John Paul Getty Jr Conservation Centre (known as Conservation Centre) in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire houses major elements of the BFI's irreplaceable National Collection of Film and Television (Stills Posters & Special Collections) meaning early detection and a quick reaction of any fire situation is critical to ensure the safety of this collection. This ITT seeks to find a contractor to replace the cylinders for 3 x Individual standalone gas suppression systems within three storage vaults along with any related alterations to pipework & outlet nozzles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1685aaa0-6aae-48ca-a59a-431afc1bd403
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

31161200 - Gas cooling systems

38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus

38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus

38543000 - Gas-detection equipment

39341000 - Gas pressure equipment

42123100 - Gas compressors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 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
BFI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 1LN
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIRECTION FIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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