Tender

WHC - Fire Alarms Testing

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2021 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is seeking a contractor for the "WHC - Fire Alarms Testing" project, which involves conducting weekly fire alarm testing at various Council-owned sites. The tender is classified under the industry category of burglar and fire alarms, with a total contract value of £50,000 and a minimum value of £45,000. The procurement method is via an open procedure below threshold, currently in the tender stage. The deadline for submission is 12th August 2021, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2021 and concluding on 30th September 2023. Interested businesses can respond to this opportunity at the Council's address in Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL8 6AE.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in fire safety services and related technical inspections. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in fire alarm system testing and maintenance are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open nature of the procurement allows for a wider range of suppliers to participate, which can lead to greater innovation and competitiveness among bidders, ultimately contributing to business growth in this essential safety sector.

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Notice Title

WHC - Fire Alarms Testing

Notice Description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) is seeking a contractor to carry out weekly fire alarm testing to fire alarm systems at various Council owned sites. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/368d3cfc-3a2a-42f5-97f7-065cb6dbd120
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 1-2 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
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTS
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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