Award

Management of Vacant Properties

FIFE COUNCIL

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Award

13 Feb 2025 at 15:38

Tender

29 Aug 2024 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council has initiated a contracting process for the "Management of Vacant Properties," focusing on repair and maintenance services of security equipment. The procurement falls under the services category and aims to manage risks associated with vacant buildings to prevent unlawful activities and vandalism. The open tender procedure is designed to select a single supplier framework with significant tasks including site surveys, fencing, building clearance, and installation of security measures. Located in the UKM72 region (Glenrothes), the tender process commenced in August 2024 with submissions due by 1st October 2024, followed by the award period starting immediately after.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for companies specializing in property management and security services to expand their business by partnering with a prominent regional authority. With a contract value estimated at £900,000 and a potential extension period, firms involved in security services, property clearance, and technology-based monitoring systems would be well-suited to compete. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as evidenced by the historical interest and the council's emphasis on quality and community benefits within their procurement criteria framework.

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Notice Title

Management of Vacant Properties

Notice Description

Fife Council manages a portfolio of domestic and non-domestic buildings. (Circa 30,000 domestic and 2,000 non) If these buildings become vacant there is a need to manage the risk that unoccupied building present to both Fife Council and local communities. As part of this management there is a need to reduce opportunities for unlawful activities, vandalism, drug use, theft, arson etc. To assist in this the engagement of a Vacant property management contractor to carry out numerous activities such as but not limited to - On site survey and advice - Fencing and measures to prevent Vehicle access - Site and Building clearance (vegetation, needles, general items within property) - Various shuttering options, ply, perma steel, poly carbonate. - Frequent site inspections (Internal/External) - Installation of proprietary steel doors - Addition of monitored technology - CCTV - Image capture - Temporary intruder and fire alarms - 24/7 site attendance in response to monitored concerns

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Tender Procedure to select a single supplier framework for the management of vacant properties at Fife Council

Renewal: Optional extension for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049666
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004980-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

44212329 - Security screens

50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£654,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 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
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carrie Choi
Contact Email
carrie.choi@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORBIS PROTECT

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