Tender

Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF READING

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19 Dec 2022 at 18:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Reading is seeking a cost-effective maintenance service for existing Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting systems. The procurement process is divided into lots, allowing bidders to bid for one or both lots. The University requires successful contractors to design, install, commission, and manage new systems. The estimated contract values for the lots are £207,848, £46,196, and £254,044, with a deadline for submission on 16th January 2023 under a selective procurement method.

This tender from the University of Reading presents opportunities for businesses specializing in fire equipment maintenance and installation services. Companies with accreditations in Fire Detection, Fire Suppression, and Emergency Lighting Systems are well-suited to compete. The tender invites electronic and written submissions and emphasizes strict adherence to selection criteria for candidates aiming to secure contracts for the lots on offer.

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Notice Title

Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Maintenance

Notice Description

The University of Reading (UoR) requires a cost effective fully comprehensive maintenance service to maintain existing Fire and Emergency Light systems. It is proposed that the procurement exercise will be divided into lots as detailed below. Bidders may bid for one lot only or both lots.Lot 1 Fire Alarms OnlyLot 2 Emergency Lighting OnlyLot 3 Both Fire Alarms and Emergency LightingThe successful Contractor(s) will need to have the capability to design, install, commission and manage the installation of new Fire and Emergency Light systems as detailed in this specification. The existing Fire system include the following:- Conventional Fire Detection, - VESDA, - Ansul Fixed Fire Suppression - Gaseous Fixed Fire SuppressionFire Curtains - Deaf Alerter Systems The existing Emergency Light Systems include the following:- Central Battery Systems- Conventional Self-contained Systems- Intelligent self-testing Systems

Lot Information

Fire Alarms Only

The maintenance of Fire Systems including:- Conventional Fire Detection, - VESDA, - Ansul Fixed Fire Suppression - Gaseous Fixed Fire Suppression- Fire Curtains - Deaf Alerter Systems

Emergency Lighting Only

Maintenance of Emergency Lighting including:- Central Battery Systems- Conventional Self-contained Systems- Intelligent self-testing Systems.

Fire Alarms and Emergency Lighting

Maintenance of both Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Systems including:Conventional Fire Detection:- VESDA, - Ansul Fixed Fire Suppression - Gaseous Fixed Fire Suppression- Fire Curtains - Deaf Alerter Systems The existing Emergency Light Systems:- Central Battery Systems- Conventional Self-contained Systems- Intelligent self-testing Systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03929b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000743-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,524,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£508,088 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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 READING
Contact Name
Roland Halford
Contact Email
r.halford@reading.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6AH
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

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