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CBC-1211-T-CE Fire Risk Assessments for CBC Housing properties

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2022 at 09:33

Tender

21 May 2021 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a qualified contractor for the "CBC-1211-T-CE Fire Risk Assessments for CBC Housing properties". The tender falls under the services industry, specifically fire prevention services, and covers properties primarily located in Central Bedfordshire, including Dunstable, Houghton Regis, and Leighton Buzzard. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract anticipated to start on 1st February 2022 and lasting for five years. Prospective bidders should note that the submission period has closed, and the value of the contract is approximately £218,350.50.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fire risk assessments and safety compliance, particularly those with established credentials from the Institute of Fire Engineers or equivalent. Companies with expertise in conducting fire risk assessments for low-rise residential properties, especially those familiar with the specific requirements applicable to sheltered housing and communal living environments, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the contract includes subcontracting options, enabling smaller firms to participate by partnering with larger contractors in delivering the required assessments.

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Notice Title

CBC-1211-T-CE Fire Risk Assessments for CBC Housing properties

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council's Housing Service wishes to employ a competent, qualified person/company to review fire risk assessments and prepare new risk assessments as required.Properties - Most properties are located within Central Bedfordshire with the majority near Dunstable, Houghton Regis and Leighton Buzzard. A small number of properties will be located adjacent to Central Bedfordshire. All properties as classed as low rise.Fire Risk Assessors should be registered with and members of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent approved government regulatory body.This contract is anticipated to start 1st February 2022 and is for 5 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fire Risk Assessments for CBC Housing propertiesCentral Bedfordshire Council's Housing Service wishes to employ a competent, qualified person/company to review fire risk assessments and prepare new risk assessments as required.Fire Risk Assessors should be registered with and members of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent approved government regulatory body.CBC requires a Type 1 survey (Non-destructive assessment of the common parts of a building) completed for the communal areas of the following properties:Sheltered or Independent Living Schemes; Communal areas/blocks of multiple occupancy (flats); Temporary Accommodation /Houses of Multiple Occupation; Gypsy & Traveller site offices; Others as required.The contractor may also be asked to complete additional surveys to the planned assessments if the existing assessment is either no longer valid or if any changes are planned.

Renewal: 31 10 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b3bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000401-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

79311000 - Survey services

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£218,350 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
+44 3003005997, Claire Edmunds
Contact Email
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003005997, +44 3003008000

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENTRO LTD T/A FIRNTEC

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