This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Sep 2021 at 12:35

Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 18:14

TenderUpdate

01 Apr 2021 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is currently engaged in a procurement process for "Fall Protection Inspections, Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Training" within the technical building-inspection services industry. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 28 April 2021. The services will be delivered primarily at the University's Highfield campus and surrounding satellite sites in Southampton, with the contract valued at £300,000 and additional related details accessed through their electronic tendering portal on In-Tend.

This opportunity presents growth potential for businesses specialising in safety equipment, maintenance services, and training, particularly those adept in fall protection systems. Companies with experience in technical inspections, equipment servicing, and relevant health and safety certifications will find this tender ideally suited for their capabilities. The successful bidder will not only maintain crucial safety apparatus but also train university staff—a vital access point into the educational sector for SMEs in the safety and training industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fall Protection Inspections, Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Training

Notice Description

The University looked to appoint suitably experienced and qualified contractors to fulfil it's requirements for inspections, equipment servicing, maintenance and training. The University's fall protection systems are located at the University of Southampton's campuses, Halls of Residence and other nearby satellite sites where Estates and Facilities are responsible for the maintenance of buildings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Inspection Services - A recommendation with regards to the frequency of inspections will be required for all equipment and buildings as listed in section 3.1 of the specification. This should take into account legislation, equipment type, frequency of use as well as environmental conditions and should include a statement that periodic inspections should be carried out a least every 12 months. Interim inspections might be needed between detailed inspections where the risk assessment has identified a hazard that could cause significant deterioration in the equipment, for example paint, chemicals or acidic or alkaline environments. Installation works - The successful tenderer will be required, upon request, to carry out installation works to buildings and roof's, upon completion of the surveying and inspection phase. Proposed installations must be communicated to the University via the appointed contract administrator and agreement must be made between the two parties before any works are to commence and a purchase order is raised. All installation works carried out must adhere to relevant regulatory and legislative requirements as detailed in section 5.2 of the specification. Maintenance - The successful tenderer will be required to maintain workplace equipment, devices and systems as per the applicable regulatory and legislative requirements set out in section 5.2 of the specicification. Any items that are past their usable lifecycle should be reported to the relevant University representative and/or contract administrator. Agreement must be made between the two parties before any replacement items are purchased and charged to the University. Training - The successful tenderer will be able to deliver fall protection system and personal protection equipment training for new recruits and refresher training for existing staff. This should be in line with University training policies which require training updates on a 2-yearly basis. Any course provided must cover the following aspects of Working at Height and use of fall protection equipment: * Falls from Height Overview. * Working at Height Legislation. * Harness Awareness Training * Overview of Fall Protection Systems installed at University buildings. * Overview of Fall Protection equipment supplied for use with Fall Protection Systems installed at University buildings. * Fall protection systems and personal protective equipment user instruction requirements. * Inspection techniques for personal protective equipment. * Suspension Syncope and Rescue. * Practical use of University fall protection systems and PPE including correct us of all travelling devices issued for use with University fall protection systems. * On completion of the course, certification must be provided to each attendee to indicate that they have undertaken the course and been judged competent in all areas. * Permit Authorisation training for line managers who control working at height activities

Renewal: This contract is subject to renewal upon expiry of the initial term and any possible extensions. Details surrounding the contract term can be found within File 2a of the tender documentation - ITT Scope, Guidance and Instructions (section 2.2.3). The formal renewal process surrounding this contract will take place prior to the full contract term ending. At this point, a new service provider will be formally procured to resume contractual performance before the next scheduled iteration of this service requirement continues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029b4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022142-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

35113000 - Safety equipment

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

80531200 - Technical training services

80532000 - Management training services

80550000 - Safety training services

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,063 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract is subject to renewal upon expiry of the initial term and/or any possible extensions thereafter. Specific details surrounding the contract term can be found within File 2a - ITT Scope, Guidance and Instructions (section 2.2.3) of the tender documentation.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Heightsafe Systems Limited

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