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Provision of Authorising Engineer for Water and Fire Systems (5279046)

REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jun 2025 at 16:04

Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process discussed herein involves the Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, functioning as the buying organisation, for the project titled "Provision of Authorising Engineer for Water and Fire Systems" (ID: 5279046). This contract focuses on engineering services, with a particular emphasis on water and fire systems, classified under CPV codes such as "Engineering services" and "Miscellaneous engineering services". Spanning the UK region, particularly with an emphasis on Northern Ireland (UKN), this process encompasses stages from the tender to the award of contracts. Key dates include the tender period deadline on 3rd March 2025 and contract signing on 21st May 2025. An open procedure methodology governed this procurement, ensuring transparency and broad participation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for engineering firms specialising in water and fire system services to expand their portfolios, specifically for those equipped to deliver health and safety consultancy services and technical inspection and testing services. The project’s substantial financial scope, with an allocated contract value of £433,500.00, presents lucrative potential for businesses. Organisations that can offer competitive pricing whilst adhering to technical and social value criteria would be well-positioned to exploit this opportunity for business growth, as evidenced by MPM Professional Engineering Services Limited being awarded Lot 1 for their expertise in water systems. With potential extensions up to 78 months, companies could engage in long-term service provision, enhancing strategic market presence and fostering sustainable business expansion amidst public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Provision of Authorising Engineer for Water and Fire Systems (5279046)

Notice Description

Provision of Authorising Engineer for Water and Fire Systems (5279046)

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Water Systems HTM 04-01

Provision of Authorising Engineer for Water and Fire Systems (5279046) Additional information: The estimated value stated in II1.7 is for 2 years plus provision of 60 months extension period, plus 18 months emergency extension and includes 200 percent contingency for potential increase in demand. It is not a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Options: Following the initial Contract period of 2 years there is a provision for up to 60 months extension, plus 18 months emergency extension.

Renewal: This Contract is subject to renewal dependent on the clients requirements

Lot 2 - Fire Systems HTM 05-01 and HTM 05-03

Provision of Authorising Engineer for Water and Fire Systems (5279046) Additional information: The estimated value stated in II.1.7 is for 2 years plus provision of 60 months extension period, plus 18 months emergency extension and includes 200 percent contingency for potential increase in demand. It is not a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand

Options: Possible 18 months emergency extension

Renewal: This Contract is subject to renewal dependent on clients requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04da85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029306-2025
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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45232430 - Water-treatment work

71300000 - Engineering services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£433,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£433,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£433,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Additional Buyers

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
palsarmagh.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ARMAGH
Postcode
BT12 6HU
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)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MPM PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

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