Award

Fire Safety Equipment Maintenance Services

UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER

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07 Apr 2023 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Ulster and Queen's University Belfast have awarded a contract for Fire Safety Equipment Maintenance Services under a call-off contract. The services include supplying and maintaining fire safety equipment across multiple locations in the United Kingdom. The contract, worth £353,688.56 GBP, was signed on 6th April 2023, and it is anticipated to commence on 1st May 2023. The procurement involved a quality-focused award criteria, with resource management, social value, and price being significant factors in the evaluation process.

This tender for Fire Safety Equipment Maintenance Services provides opportunities for businesses specializing in fire safety equipment supply, maintenance, and training. Companies offering fire protection devices and installation services in the United Kingdom can benefit from competing for this contract. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract duration is initially three years with an option to extend up to an additional twenty-four months. The University of Ulster and Queen's University Belfast have outlined clear requirements for the maintenance and supply of various fire safety equipment, presenting a competitive opportunity for suppliers in this industry.

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Notice Title

Fire Safety Equipment Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Fire Safety Equipment Maintenance Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for Fire Safety Equipment Maintenance Services to Queen's University Belfast ('Queen's') and University of Ulster (branded as Ulster University - 'UU') (hereafter jointly referred to as the "Client" unless otherwise stated). The terms of the Contract will apply to both Queen's and UU unless otherwise stated; and each university will function as an independent organisation following award of a contract. The scope of Contract includes the following: * Supply and delivery of Portable Fire Safety Equipment including Fire Extinguishers, Fire Buckets and Fire Blankets; * Supply and delivery of fixed fire safety equipment including Hose Reels (UU only), Ancillary Safety Equipment including Firetrace, Jewel Saffire, Kitchensafe, Ceasefire and Ansul Fire Suppression systems. * Fire signage for new fire safety equipment. * Evacuation Aids/Chairs supplies and maintenance (for UU only). * Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for Portable Firefighting Equipment and Fixed Firefighting Systems (Dry Risers, Fire Hydrants & Foam Inlet Piping). * Reactive maintenance services - 24-hour, 365-day a year callout and repair service. * Provision of training in the use of Firefighting Equipment including Training Simulator. Additional information: The estimated total value stated above in Section II.1.7 includes the initial 3 year contract period and the option to extend the contract for any periods up to and including 24 months. This call-off contract was awarded following a further competition as provided for under the CPD framework agreement ID 1544218 Collaborative Fire Fighting Equipment and Associated Service - Lot 2.

Options: It is anticipated the contract will be for three (3) years initially, with an option to extend for any periods up to and including twenty four (24) months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bd95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010275-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

44482000 - Fire-protection devices

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£353,688 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20232 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
UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER
Additional Buyers

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
d.patton@qub.ac.uk, d.quinn@ulster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2870123456

Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D B MCLARNON FIRE PROTECTION AGENCY

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