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TfGM Radcliffe and Whitefield Metrolink Park and Ride - Linear Heat Detection System

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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12 Dec 2023 at 06:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport For Greater Manchester has awarded a contract for the installation of a linear heat detection system at their Radcliffe and Whitefield Metrolink Park and Ride locations. The contract falls under the industry category of Fire-detection systems, with a contract value of £143,097.38 GBP. The procurement method used was Other - Direct award, and the contract period is from 12th December 2023 to 24th May 2024, with the tender period ending on 7th September 2023.

This tender presents business opportunities for companies specialising in fire alarm systems and installations, particularly those experienced in providing Category L5 systems as per BS5839:2017 standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) entities are also encouraged to participate. Given the direct award nature of the contract and the focus on fire safety solutions, businesses with expertise in this field would be well-suited to compete and contribute to the successful completion of the project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfGM Radcliffe and Whitefield Metrolink Park and Ride - Linear Heat Detection System

Notice Description

TfGM were having fire alarm issues at two of its park and ride locations. After looking at the options available to provide a solution, it was proposed by fire consultants that a linear heat detection system shall be installed for fire detection to replace the manual call points in the car parks. The system is used is a Category L5 system in accordance with BS5839:2017 and has been agreed with the local authority's building control team together with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service as suitable for implementation. TfGM have a supplier that provides services to its various fire alarm systems and it was decided, due to the timeliness of these requirements and due to the estimated value of the works being below threshold, to direct award this contract to that supplier. Before doing so, a number of other suppliers were looked at (for benchmarking purposes and to ensure value for money was being obtained) and the solution put forward by the this supplier was found to be the best option available, thus confirming the decision to direct award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fc9f243-fa0f-402d-9fca-2a68e846cff5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£143,097 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£143,097 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2023 - 24 May 2024 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
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tfgm.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCUTUM NORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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