This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Nov 2024 at 10:51

Tender

25 Jan 2024 at 15:43

Planning

09 Nov 2022 at 17:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) has completed the procurement for Framework Agreements to deliver Fire Safety Works as part of their housing management program. The framework, under Project Union, consists of three lots, namely Fire Stopping, Compartmentation & Fire Doors, Active Fire Protection Systems, and Means of Escape, Fire Detection and Smoke Ventilation Systems. Contractors were awarded the framework through open procedure, with the agreements set for four years and an optional two-year extension. Contracts were signed on the 1st of November, 2024, with a total value of GBP 75,000,000 for all three lots. The works largely target properties within the RBKC borough.

This framework creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety installations, repairs, and maintenance. Companies equipped to deliver comprehensive fire safety solutions including fire doors, alarms, compartmentation works, and ventilation systems will find numerous projects available under this framework. Particularly, SMEs and large companies in the construction, installation, and maintenance sectors can benefit from the long-term engagement involved in this significant capital investment program by RBKC. The contracts emphasise quality, social value, and sustainable supply chain strategies, making them attractive for businesses looking to cement their market presence through public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Procurement Frameworks for RBKC Housing Management - Fire Safety Works

Notice Description

RBKC is undertaking the procurement of a Framework for Fire Safety Works. This forms part of RBKC's wider program of procurements (termed Project Union) to establish four (4) Housing Management Framework Agreements to enable delivery of various works and services. The Framework for Fire Safety Works will deliver a range of fire safety related works to RBKC's property portfolio. It will be divided into three (3) Lots and RBKC wishes to appoint up to 5 Contractors per Lot. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of four (4) years with an option to extend for up to two (2) further years up to a maximum duration of six (6) years. The scope of works to be delivered under the Framework will be fire safety related works including planned maintenance, refurbishment and improvement works to RBKC housing stock including provision of new installs, repair, replacement, removal, and / or overhaul including but not limited to the following types of works: Fire Stopping, Compartmentation & Fire Doors including but not limited to; * Fire-stopping works * Loft and other compartmentation work. * Fire safety signage * Communal area decorations - flame retardant coating systems * Open Walkway, Weather and Security screen * Opening-up and making-good works as part of intrusive surveys, i.e., accompanying FRA consultant * FRA / Fire strategy works such as Bin chutes (e.g., closing off) Communal fire doors and internal glazed screens. * Communal Fire Door Sets / Front entrance fire doors * Other fire doors (e.g., services / cupboards doors) (Includes repair, inspection, and replacement) Active Fire Protection Systems including but not limited to; * Fire Extinguishers provision * Wet, dry & lateral rising mains * Sprinkler systems * Water mist systems Means of Escape, Fire Detection and Smoke Ventilation Systems including but not limited to; * Fire detection and alarm systems (including smoke and heat detectors within dwellings and integrated systems in common parts) * Evacuation alert systems (to be used by Fire & Rescue Service) * Installation of fire / smoke dampers within flats onto communal ducts * Emergency and communal lighting * Smoke ventilation systems (mechanical and natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems including AOVs)

Lot Information

Fire Stopping, Compartmentation & Fire Doors

The framework agreement established for this Lot will be used by RBKC to access and call-off a range of Fire Safety Works on projects that typically involve the supply, installation, repair and maintenance of fire stopping, fire compartmentation and fire doors. The Works required to be delivered under this Lot include but are not limited to: * Fire-stopping works * Loft and other compartmentation work. * Fire safety signage * Communal area decorations - flame retardant coating systems * Open Walkway, Weather and Security screen * Opening-up and making-good works as part of intrusive surveys, i.e., accompanying FRA consultant * FRA / Fire strategy works such as Bin chutes (e.g., closing off) Communal fire doors and internal glazed screens. * Communal Fire Door Sets / Front entrance fire doors * Other fire doors (e.g., services / cupboards doors) (Includes repair, inspection, and replacement) two.2.5) Award criteriaII.2.5) Award criteria Additional information: Value excluding VAT: PS30,000,000

Options: The framework agreement will be for an initial term of four (4) years with the option to extend for a further two (2) years, resulting in a maximum term of six (6) years. RBKC considers that the circumstances, environment and challenges which RBKC and the construction market face justifies an extended framework agreement. Please see the procurement documentation for more details.

Active Fire Protection Systems

The framework agreement established for this Lot will be used by RBKC to access and call-off a range of Fire Safety Works on projects that typically involve the supply, installation, repair and maintenance of fire stopping, fire compartmentation and fire doors. The Works required to be delivered under this Lot include but are not limited to: * Fire Extinguishers provision * Wet, dry & lateral rising mains * Sprinkler systems * Water mist systems Additional information: Value excluding VAT: PS22,500,000

Options: The framework agreement will be for an initial term of four (4) years with the option to extend for a further two (2) years, resulting in a maximum term of six (6) years. RBKC considers that the circumstances, environment and challenges which RBKC and the construction market face justifies an extended framework agreement. Please see the procurement documentation for more details.

Means of Escape, Fire Detection and Smoke Ventilation Systems

The framework agreement established for this lot will be used by RBKC to access and call-off a range of Fire Safety Works on projects that typically involve the supply, installation, repair and maintenance of means of escape, fire detection and smoke ventilation systems. The Works required to be delivered under this Lot include but are not limited to: * Fire detection and alarm systems (including smoke and heat detectors within dwellings and integrated systems in common parts) * Evacuation alert systems (to be used by Fire & Rescue Service) * Installation of fire / smoke dampers within flats onto communal ducts * Emergency and communal lighting * Smoke ventilation systems (mechanical and natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems including AOVs) Additional information: Value excluding VAT: PS22,500,000

Options: The framework agreement will be for an initial term of four (4) years with the option to extend for a further two (2) years, resulting in a maximum term of six (6) years. RBKC considers that the circumstances, environment and challenges which RBKC and the construction market face justifies an extended framework agreement. Please see the procurement documentation for more details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03809b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037322-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus

44221220 - Fire doors

44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45300000 - Building installation work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45320000 - Insulation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

45343230 - Sprinkler systems installation work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,750,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
31 May 2023Expired
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 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
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Additional Buyers

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Postcode Area
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

ABCA Systems Limited

BCS (Electrical & Building) Services Ltd

Bell Group Limited

Electroplan Contracting Ltd

Gemini AMPM Ltd

Harmony Fire Ltd

Hollington & Sons (builders) Ltd t/a Olli

Marke Property Services Ltd

OpenView Security Solutions Limited

RAAM Construction Ltd

RGE Services Limited

Trail Group Limited

Triangle Fire Systems Limited

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