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TC250 - Fire & Security Maintenance Contract

BOLTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2025 at 15:44

Tender

19 Dec 2024 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton is conducting a public procurement process for a Fire & Security Maintenance Contract, classified under repair and maintenance services within the public utilities sector. This open Invitation to Tender (ITT) will appoint one contractor for the planned preventative maintenance of fire and security systems across the council's property portfolio. The contract is set to commence on 13 May 2025 for a duration of three years, with provisions for two additional twelve-month extensions. Located in the UKD3 region, interested parties should note the tender period ends on 20 January 2025, at 16:00 GMT. The procurement is in the Active stage, with Bolton Council involved as the buying organisation, aiming to enhance service quality and social value while ensuring competitive pricing.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses specialising in fire and security maintenance services. With 35% of the award criteria focused on quality and 20% on social value, businesses that excel in these areas may find this contract particularly advantageous. The tender encourages electronic submissions, fostering accessibility for SMEs, as evidenced by 10 out of 11 bids originating from small and medium-sized enterprises. This process, being managed through an open procedure, welcomes a broad range of qualified businesses aiming to expand their portfolio and establish a foothold in the public sector. Potential bidders should prepare to showcase their price competitiveness along with the capability to deliver value-driven, high-quality services.

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Notice Title

TC250 - Fire & Security Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

This procurement exercise is being run as an open Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the Authority will appoint a single (1) contractor on the Contract. This tender is to provide Fire and Security Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) services to the Councils property portfolio. It is intended for the Contract to commence on 13 May 2025 for a period of three (3) years. There is the option to extend for a further two (2) x twelve (12) month periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise is being run as an open Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the Authority will appoint a single (1) contractor on the Contract. This tender is to provide Fire and Security Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) services to the Councils property portfolio. It is intended for the Contract to commence on 13 May 2025 for a period of three (3) years. There is the option to extend for a further two (2) x twelve (12) month periods.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c9a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022852-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,422,975 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,422,975 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£321,405 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months 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
BOLTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Sarah Atherton
Contact Email
sarah.atherton@bolton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABCA SYSTEMS

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