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Fire Alarm & Warden Call Systems Upgrades - AWARD

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2025 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Fire Alarm & Warden Call Systems Upgrades." This project falls under the industry category of fire-detection systems and fire-alarm systems. The upgrades will be implemented at eight residential retirement living schemes across the East Suffolk District, divided into two phases. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to OpenView Security Solutions Limited. Key dates include the tender end date of 31st July 2024, the contract start date of 2nd September 2024, and completion by 1st September 2027. The procurement process is in the Award stage as of 9th April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire detection and alarm systems to expand their client base and enhance their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been specifically identified as suitable candidates for this project due to its scale and phased nature. Companies in the East of England or those able to operate within this region will find this project particularly beneficial, as it presents a straightforward approach to upgrading critical safety systems in retirement living schemes.

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Notice Title

Fire Alarm & Warden Call Systems Upgrades - AWARD

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council (ESC) are seeking to procure the replacement of automatic fire detection system and the warden call system to 8x residential retirement living schemes across the Council's District. The upgrade of the fire alarm systems and warden call systems are to be delivered as a two-phase project. Phase One: Fixed tender for four schemes. Phase Two: Targeted tender (allowing for a CPI uplift) for the four remaining schemes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d79cffcb-ea5e-4dd7-8154-1068bf80393a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/178112be-981f-44b8-893a-53402a4e8fe4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,015,891 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 1 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Iain Wilkinson
Contact Email
iain.wilkinson@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01394 444678

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPENVIEW SECURITY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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