Planning

Fire Safety Framework PIN Notice

LHC FOR THE WELSH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (WPA)

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Planning

20 Feb 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization for this public procurement process is LHC for the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA). The procurement process involves planning for a fire safety framework tender that aims to ensure the safety and compliance of public sector buildings. The tender is at the planning stage and is described as a Prior Information Notice (PIN). The deadline for future notices related to this opportunity is set for 1st June 2023. The procurement covers services related to fire safety consultancy, assessments, installations, maintenance, and remedial works.

This fire safety framework tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in fire safety services and solutions. Businesses offering fire safety consultancy, risk assessments, passive and active fire protection installations, maintenance services, cladding assessments, and waking watch services would be well-suited to compete. Interested businesses can express their interest in the tender through the LHC eTendering portal. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services and is part of the Welsh Procurement Alliance, providing a platform for eligible businesses to engage and contribute to shaping the future framework.

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Notice Title

Fire Safety Framework PIN Notice

Notice Description

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to provide awareness of an upcoming framework tender for fire safety services. This opportunity has been listed on behalf of LHC and our regional businesses: Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC) London and South East (LSE) Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA) LHC is currently planning a procurement of a fire safety framework which will encompass a range of measures to ensure the safety and compliance of public sector buildings. The exact scope of the framework may be subject to change following the pre-tender market engagement carried out by LHC but services that are currently envisaged to be included within this future framework are as follows: - Fire Safety Consultancy - Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Safety Inspections - Installation of Passive Fire Protection - Installation of Active Fire Protection - Active Fire Protection Testing, Servicing and Maintenance - Installation of Fire Suppression Systems - Fire Suppression Systems Servicing and Maintenance - Cladding Remedials and Replacement - Waking Watch Services

Lot Information

Fire Safety Consultancy

The scope of this consultancy lot is expected to include: Fire Consultancy Advice on all fire safety aspects of Client portfolios Develop fire strategies, policies, procedures, and emergency plans Undertake PAS9980 assessments Undertake EWS1 reports Provide cost-benefit analysis of options for fire safety remedial solutions. The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Fire Risk Assessments

The scope of this lot will cover: Fire Risk assessments Block assessments. The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Installation of Passive Fire Protection

The scope of this lot is expected to include the design, supply and installation of a range of passive fire protection measures including: Fire compartmentation works (including surveys and remedial works) Fire door surveys and installations Fire shutters and curtains Fire performance labelling Fire safety signage and Information. The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Installation of Active Fire Protection

The scope of this lot is expected to include the design, supply and installation of the following active fire protection systems and equipment: Fire Alarm Systems Emergency lighting design, supply, install and commission AOV (Automatic Opening Vents) Domestic smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms Fire Extinguishers and other manual fire suppression equipment. The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Active Fire Protection Servicing and Maintenance

The scope of this lot is expected to include the testing, servicing and maintenance of the following: Fire Alarm Systems servicing & maintenance Emergency lighting design, AOV (Automatic Opening Vents) Domestic Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide alarms Fire Extinguishers and other manual fire suppression equipment. The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Installation of Fire Suppression Systems

The scope of this lot is expected to include design, supply and installation of the following: Dry & Wet Risers Sprinkler systems Water Mist Systems. The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Fire Suppression Systems Servicing and Maintenance

The scope of this lot is expected to include the testing, servicing and maintenance of the following: Dry & Wet Risers Sprinkler systems Water Mist Systems. The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Cladding Assessments and Remedial Works

The scope of this lot is to include the assessment and remedial works to external cladding in line with fire regulations.. The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Waking Watch Services

The scope of this lot is expected to provide temporary waking watch services where suitably trained staff patrol the floors and the exterior perimeter of a building to maintain the safety of its occupants from fire and ensure there is sufficient warning in the event of a fire to support the evacuation strategy.. The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-129192
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=129192
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers

35111500 - Fire suppression system

35111510 - Fire suppression hand tools

35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds

39525400 - Fire blankets

44212381 - Cladding

44221220 - Fire doors

44482000 - Fire-protection devices

45262650 - Cladding works

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

45343100 - Fireproofing work

45343220 - Fire-extinguishers installation work

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction

71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LHC FOR THE WELSH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (WPA)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lhc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1895274800

Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1QE
Post Town
Southall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB428392
    Fire Safety Framework PIN Notice - This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to provide awareness of an upcoming framework tender for fire safety services. This opportunity has been listed on behalf of LHC and our regional businesses: Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC) London and South East (LSE) Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA) LHC is currently planning a procurement of a fire safety framework which will encompass a range of measures to ensure the safety and compliance of public sector buildings. The exact scope of the framework may be subject to change following the pre-tender market engagement carried out by LHC but services that are currently envisaged to be included within this future framework are as follows: - Fire Safety Consultancy - Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Safety Inspections - Installation of Passive Fire Protection - Installation of Active Fire Protection - Active Fire Protection Testing, Servicing and Maintenance - Installation of Fire Suppression Systems - Fire Suppression Systems Servicing and Maintenance - Cladding Remedials and Replacement - Waking Watch Services

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