Tender

DVH - Fire Watchers

DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST

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Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is seeking proposals for a "Fire Watchers" service to manage fire alarm activations across its entire site, which includes all departments and clinical wards at Darent Valley Hospital, located in Dartford, Kent (DA2 8DA). This tender, classified under "Patrol services" (CPV 79715000), is in the Tender stage, with an open procurement method. Key dates to note are the tender submission deadline on 11 March 2025 at 12:00 PM and bid validity until 31 March 2025. The contract period is set for 720 days with no renewal options, and electronic and written submissions are accepted in English.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security and fire safety services to expand their portfolio by collaborating with a major NHS Trust. Companies adept in emergency response and facility management services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful bidders will play a critical role in ensuring rapid response and management during fire alarm activations, thereby enhancing the safety and operational efficiency of the hospital. The contact point for inquiries is John Hughes, who can be reached at +44 1322428100 or john.hughes5@nhs.net.

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Notice Title

DVH - Fire Watchers

Notice Description

The Trust currently has a requirement for a Fire Waking Watch. The purpose of the Fire Waking Watch Team is to assist the Trust across the whole site and all departments or clinical wards to investigate, evacuate and manage the area if required, in the event of an Fire Alarm activation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust currently has a requirement for a Fire Waking Watch. The purpose of the Fire Waking Watch Team is to assist the Trust across the whole site and all departments or clinical wards to investigate, evacuate and manage the area if required, in the event of an Fire Alarm activation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003903-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79715000 - Patrol services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST
Contact Name
John Hughes
Contact Email
john.hughes5@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1322428100

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA2 8DA
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Bean & Village Park
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

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