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Tender for the Inspection, Testing, Service & Maintenance of Fire Detection & Alarm, EVC & PAVA Systems

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Award

06 Nov 2025 at 13:42

Tender

07 May 2025 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council has completed the procurement process for a tender titled "Tender for the Inspection, Testing, Service & Maintenance of Fire Detection & Alarm, EVC & PAVA Systems," focusing on the repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations. The services are to be carried out in various Dundee City Council properties, ensuring compliance with British and European standards. The procurement stage has reached completion with an award to Secureshield Ltd on 28th October 2025. This was conducted as an open procedure, classified under service procurement, with award criteria based on a combination of quality compliance and price considerations. The procurement's geographical focus is Dundee, located in region UKM71.

This contract, valued at £207,258.45, presents opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical systems. It is particularly well-suited for medium-sized enterprises like Secureshield Ltd, highlighting a potential growth avenue for SMEs with expertise in safety systems maintenance and compliance with safety standards. Given the focus on community benefits, firms prioritising social value initiatives alongside technical capability will find this contract an attractive prospect. Additionally, businesses utilising effective electronic submission processes can enhance their appeal in similar tenders issued by public authorities.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Inspection, Testing, Service & Maintenance of Fire Detection & Alarm, EVC & PAVA Systems

Notice Description

The works shall comprise the Inspection, Testing, Certification, written reporting and subsequent servicing and maintenance of the Fire Alarm Systems and associated equipment within various Dundee City Council properties, along with minor and urgent repair works which may have not been foreseen. This work shall be carried out to the requirements and recommendations set out in current applicable British Standards, European Standards and all statutory requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The works shall comprise the Inspection, Testing, Certification, written reporting and subsequent servicing and maintenance of the Fire Alarm Systems and associated equipment within various Dundee City Council properties, along with minor and urgent repair works which may have not been foreseen. This work shall be carried out to the requirements and recommendations set out in current applicable British Standards, European Standards and all statutory requirements.

Renewal: 2 years, then a further 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050dda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071643-2025
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


CPV Codes

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£590,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£590,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£207,258 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This will be re-procured in 7 years if extension options are utilised.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Murphy
Contact Email
chris.murphy@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1QE
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURESHIELD

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