Tender

The provision of Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs)

VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 17:14

TenderUpdate

11 May 2021 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Viewpoint Housing Association is currently seeking tenders for "The provision of Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs)", classified under architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. This procurement process is active and falls under the open procedure method, allowing any qualified suppliers to participate. The tender relates to providing services compliant with the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 for premises located in Edinburgh and Fife. Key dates include a contract duration of 36 months, set to commence on June 1, 2021, with an option to extend for two additional periods of 12 months. The deadline for submitting tenders has been extended to May 16, 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fire safety and consultancy services, particularly those able to demonstrate compliance with recognised industry standards. Companies with experience in conducting fire risk assessments, and those that are members of relevant professional bodies, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The procurement can support business growth in the niche of safety compliance and consultancy, especially within the housing sector in Scotland.

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Notice Title

The provision of Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs)

Notice Description

To undertake FRAs that are compliant with the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 to premises owned and managed by VHA

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) for premises owned and managed in Edinburgh and Fife by Viewpoint Housing Association (VHA) and specialist fire safety advice and consultancy. The contract period is for a 36 month period starting on 1/6/21 and finishing on 31/5/24. There will be the option to extend the contract through two periods of 12 months.

Renewal: The contract period is for a 36 month period starting on 1/6/21 and finishing on 31/5/24. There will be the option to extend the contract through two periods of 12 months. The extension of the contract will be at the discretion of VHA Senior Team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a588
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007703-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 or 48 or 60 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Simon Taylor
Contact Email
info@viewpoint.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 2HG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

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