This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2025 at 16:11

Tender

01 May 2025 at 13:28

Planning

13 Feb 2025 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council has completed the procurement process for a Domestic Smoke Alarm Replacement project, contracted under the title PKC13259. This procurement falls under the "works" category, specifically focusing on fire-prevention installation works, classified under CPV code 45343000. The procurement took place through a restricted procedure, which is a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £2,114,873.33, was awarded to Valley Group Limited on 25th September 2025. It involves replacing smoke alarms in approximately 2,300 properties across the Perth & Kinross area, with work expected to cover around 1,150 properties annually over 24 months, with an optional 12-month extension. This contract is aimed at upgrading smoke alarms to meet Grade D/FD1 LD2 standards.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in fire-prevention installation works, providing a platform for growth through a significant public sector project. Businesses with experience in fire-detection and alarm system installations, especially those familiar with Aico smoke detectors and holding requisite technical certifications, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The procurement process has already attracted interest from SMEs, reflecting competitive opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises to establish or reinforce relationships with local authorities like Perth & Kinross Council. Such projects not only provide financial growth potential but also allow businesses to demonstrate compliance with high-quality and safety standards, potentially leading to long-term collaboration opportunities with public sector entities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PKC13259 Domestic Smoke Alarm Replacement

Notice Description

Perth and Kinross Council were seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractors to carry out the smoke alarm replacements in approx. 2,300 properties. The proposed scope of works is to replace the smoke alarms installations in approximately 1,150 properties per year. The contract shall endure for 24 months with an optional extension of 12 months. The works will involve fitting at least 1 mains voltage multi sensor per property using the existing Aico base plate. The remainder of the smoke/heat alarms can be Aico battery powered models as detailed in the tender document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Perth & Kinross Council was seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to supply and install replacement smoke alarms in approx, 2300 domestic properties over a two year period in the Perth & Kinross council area. There is an optional 12-month extension option. This contract is required to upgrade smoke alarms to Grade D/FD1 LD2 standard. Additional information: Estimated contract value includes extension options. The 2 year fixed price is GBP2,114,873.33 tender sum with an optional extension of up to GBP1.38m (as stated in the tender documents).

Renewal: contract period of 24-months, with a possible 12-month extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061011-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,140,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,140,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,114,873 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
25 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Perth & Kinross Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Postcode Area
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Valley Group Limited

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