Tender

2324-0028 Testing and Maintenance of Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Emergency Lighting

ISLINGTON COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Jul 2024 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Islington Council is inviting tenders for a contract titled "2324-0028 Testing and Maintenance of Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Emergency Lighting". The contract falls under the repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment category. The procurement stage is currently open for an open procedure (above threshold), with a tender period ending on 5th August 2024. The contract period is planned to start on 31st October 2024 and end on 31st October 2028. The total contract value is £4,235,000, and the buying organization is Islington Council located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents potential for business growth in the service sector, particularly for companies specializing in fire protection equipment, fire detection systems, emergency lighting maintenance, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the council's interest in providing opportunities for smaller businesses. Business entities focusing on firefighting equipment repair and maintenance are encouraged to participate in this procurement process to win and fulfil the contract requirements within specific timescales set by the council.

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Notice Title

2324-0028 Testing and Maintenance of Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Emergency Lighting

Notice Description

Background The council is a landlord to around 35,000 council tenants and leaseholders living in homes located across the borough. As a landlord the council is responsible for ensuring the provision of safe and fully operational fire safety and firefighting equipment located on council housing estates and blocks. The council is seeking to appoint two (2) specialist suppliers, one (1) supplier to cover the fire protection element of the contract, which entails firefighting equipment (Lot 1) and another to cover fire detection and emergency lighting (Lot 2), with multi-skilled electricians and engineers to support the in-house team in providing a high-quality service including the internal and external work carried out in residential properties and communal areas. The requirement Appointed suppliers will support the council's in-house teams in providing efficient, effective, customer-focused fire protection, detection and emergency lighting services. They will maintain the fire installations and carry out all necessary testing, servicing and repairs in residential buildings (including estate blocks) and community and reception centres, ensuring all installations are efficient and in safe working conditions. The scope of this contract includes all types of servicing, testing and repair of the fire protection, detection and emergency lighting equipment, in line with a scheduled programme of works and the Cyclical Testing Maintenance Team's guidance and recommendations. For the fire protection contract (Lot 1), the examples of equipment included in the scope, (but not limited to, are: * passenger lifts, which are designed for use by firefighters or for evacuation in the event of a fire * portable firefighting equipment * dry and wet rising mains, which are used by the fire service in the event of a fire in a building * sprinkler systems For the fire detection and emergency lighting contract (Lot 2), the examples of equipment included in the scope, but not limited to, are: * fire alarm systems * smoke control and venting systems * emergency lighting systems Suppliers are expected to respond and complete work orders to a satisfactory standard within specific timescales, provide efficient and accurate paperwork, promptly submit accounts and immediately respond to any complaints received, all to ensure the council remains compliant with all relevant statutory requirements. Lots This services contract is being divided in to two (2) lots. Lot 1 covers the fire protection, and Lot 2 the fire detection element of this contract. Suppliers can apply for both lots but can be awarded only one (1) contract even if their tender is Most Economically Advantageous for both lots. If the supplier applies for both lots, they must include a statement indicating which lot is their preferred choice. Should the same supplier achieve the highest score for both lots, they will be awarded the contract for the preferred Lot, and the contract for the other

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cfa60d4-6050-4545-8a33-ddb01a7aafb9
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,235,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLINGTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Islington Council
Contact Email
procurement@islington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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