(NU/1717) - Upgrade or Replacement, and Maintenance, of a Fire Alarm Monitoring System

University of Newcastle upon Tyne t/a Newcastle University

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Tender

08 Sep 2021 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Newcastle upon Tyne (t/a Newcastle University) is currently seeking expressions of interest for the tender titled "(NU/1717) - Upgrade or Replacement, and Maintenance, of a Fire Alarm Monitoring System". This project falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. The tender is in the planning stage, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 11th October 2021 at 12:00 PM and the final submission of tenders due by 15th October 2021 at the same time. The procurement method being employed is the open procedure, with active participation welcomed from suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical and fire alarm systems, particularly those with expertise in upgrading and maintaining system integrations. Companies meeting the accreditation requirements such as BAFE, FIA, and NICEIC will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful bidders will play a crucial role in ensuring the University maintains a reliable and modern fire alarm monitoring system, positioning them as key contributors to the safety infrastructure of educational premises. Furthermore, the potential for renewal upon expiry or termination offers extended business growth opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Title

(NU/1717) - Upgrade or Replacement, and Maintenance, of a Fire Alarm Monitoring System

Notice Description

The University wishes to appoint a suitable Contractor to upgrade or replace the eBMS system, to an agreed plan and programme, resulting in a single fire alarm monitoring system to allow users to control and monitor all the fire alarm systems in the building or Campus as well as providing an open platform for integration of other systems on site. To include but not limited to: * maintaining both the existing systems whilst upgrading eBMS to CrossTalk 3, or replacing the eBMS system; * migrating the Bold system to the new fire alarm monitoring system; * interfacing the new system directly with Planon to allow defects to be raised automatically direct to the fire alarm service company without the need for helpdesk intervention; * interfacing the new system directly with CCTV and intruder alarm systems / security software; * developing the new system to raise an automatic defect request to service providers or internal teams for all alarms; * maintenance and expansion of the new fire alarm monitoring system; * Provision of training and system/user documentation in Microsoft Office and PDF formats. A smooth changeover of equipment and systems is required to make sure that monitoring continues to operate correctly and that there will be no down time or risk to business through a failure to maintain alarm delivery. The University is relying on Contractor's expertise and knowledge of the appropriate systems and hardware to identify all requirements and costs for the Contract. Documents can be accessed free of charge on the University's e-tender system at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login All enquiries and questions regarding this tender should be submitted through the e-tender system The deadline for receipt of tenders is 15th October 2021 12pm.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to appoint a suitable Contractor to upgrade or replace the eBMS system, to an agreed plan and programme, resulting in a single fire alarm monitoring system to allow users to control and monitor all the fire alarm systems in the building or Campus as well as providing an open platform for integration of other systems on site. To include but not limited to: * maintaining both the existing systems whilst upgrading eBMS to CrossTalk 3, or replacing the eBMS system; * migrating the Bold system to the new fire alarm monitoring system; * interfacing the new system directly with Planon to allow defects to be raised automatically direct to the fire alarm service company without the need for helpdesk intervention; * interfacing the new system directly with CCTV and intruder alarm systems / security software; * developing the new system to raise an automatic defect request to service providers or internal teams for all alarms; * maintenance and expansion of the new fire alarm monitoring system; * Provision of training and system/user documentation in Microsoft Office and PDF formats. A smooth changeover of equipment and systems is required to make sure that monitoring continues to operate correctly and that there will be no down time or risk to business through a failure to maintain alarm delivery. The University is relying on Contractor's expertise and knowledge of the appropriate systems and hardware to identify all requirements and costs for the Contract. Documents can be accessed free of charge on the University's e-tender system at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login All enquiries and questions regarding this tender should be submitted through the e-tender system The deadline for receipt of tenders is 15th October 2021 12pm.

Options: Option to extend for 1 further period of 1 year

Renewal: Expected to renew upon expiry/termination.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02de70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022273-2021
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Newcastle upon Tyne t/a Newcastle University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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