Award

Fall Protection Inspections, Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Training

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2025 at 11:18

Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is conducting a procurement process for "Fall Protection Inspections, Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Training" under the "Technical building-inspection services" industry category. This process involves providing services for the University's fall protection systems at various campuses, Halls of Residence and other satellite sites. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with an award status tagged as active and contracts awarded to Beta Safety Systems Limited. The contract, valued at £268,264.60, was signed on 6 January 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 2 December 2024 and the award period commencing immediately after. The tender is taking place primarily in Southampton, Hampshire, and nearby locations.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in technical building-inspection services, specifically those with experience in fall protection systems. Companies providing comprehensive inspections, equipment servicing, maintenance, and related training can leverage this opportunity to grow their business by competing for a five-year contract with an initial three-year term and potential extensions worth up to £250,000. Businesses meeting the financial and technical criteria, including public liability, product liability, and professional indemnity insurance, will be well-positioned to compete successfully. Engaging in this procurement can enhance market presence and demonstrate capability in managing and maintaining high safety standards for technical building systems.

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Notice Title

Fall Protection Inspections, Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Training

Notice Description

The University is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified Supplier to fulfil it's requirements for inspections, equipment servicing, maintenance and training. The University's fall protection systems are located at the University of Southampton's campuses, Halls of Residence and other nearby satellite sites where Estates and Facilities are responsible for the maintenance of building.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified Supplier to fulfil it's requirements for inspections, equipment servicing, maintenance and training. The University's fall protection systems are located at the University of Southampton's campuses, Halls of Residence and other nearby satellite sites where Estates and Facilities are responsible for the maintenance of building.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b324
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000307-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£268,264 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Amy Hands
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2380595000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BETA SAFETY SYSTEMS

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