Award

FMM-20-043 - Maintenance, Recharging and Testing of Fire Extinguishers and Fire Fighting Equipment for the Education Authority

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Aug 2021 at 14:25

Tender

25 May 2021 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority is conducting a procurement process titled "FMM-20-043 - Maintenance, Recharging and Testing of Fire Extinguishers and Fire Fighting Equipment." This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically in the field of firefighting equipment maintenance and is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The contract is currently at the award stage, with an active contract value of £800,000. The tender period ended on 25 June 2021, and the contract duration is set for two years, with possibilities for two additional 12-month extensions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety services, particularly those that can deliver comprehensive maintenance and testing of firefighting equipment. Companies with expertise in repair and maintenance services, backed by qualified and experienced staff, will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the potential for future extensions and participation from various educational bodies in Northern Ireland introduces further avenues for ongoing work, allowing businesses to establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

FMM-20-043 - Maintenance, Recharging and Testing of Fire Extinguishers and Fire Fighting Equipment for the Education Authority

Notice Description

The EA invites tenders for the Maintenance, Recharging and Testing of Fire Extinguishers and Fire Fighting Equipment for a 2 (two) year Initial Period, with options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. It should be noted that the extension options may or may not be exercised. EA's intention is to award the contract to one Contractor capable of providing the service specification for the period of the contract to ensure that the fire fighting equipment is fully maintained and tested on a regular basis. EA and Libraries NI will require this service for immediate use but other bodies listed have the potential to use the contract going forward also.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The EA invites tenders for the Maintenance, Recharging and Testing of Fire Extinguishers and Fire Fighting Equipment for a 2 (two) year Initial Period, with options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. It should be noted that the extension options may or may not be exercised. EA's intention is to award the contract to one Contractor capable of providing the service specification for the period of the contract to ensure that the fire fighting equipment is fully maintained and tested on a regular basis. EA and Libraries NI will require this service for immediate use but other bodies listed have the potential to use the contract going forward also.

Options: This contract has the option to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b4e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020106-2021
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

24 - Chemical products

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

24951210 - Fire-extinguisher powder

24951230 - Fire-extinguisher charges

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers

39525400 - Fire blankets

44482100 - Fire hoses

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

ARMAGH OBSERVATORY

ARMAGH PLANETARIUM

COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT

EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

FE NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE

FE NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE

FE SOUTH WEST COLLEGE

FE SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE

LIBRARIES NI

MIDDLETOWN CENTRE FOR AUTISM

NI COUNCIL FOR INTEGRATED EDUCATION

Contact Name
Alastair Graham
Contact Email
alastair.graham@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Navan
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D B MCLARNON FIRE PROTECTION AGENCY

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