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CE-70-18 - Installation of New Fire Alarm & Detection System, County Buildings, Ayr

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process focuses on the installation of a new fire alarm and detection system at County Buildings in Ayr, conducted by South Ayrshire Council. This project falls under the works category within the education sector and is taking place in the UKM94 region. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period having commenced on 3rd August 2018 and the submission deadline set for 7th September 2018. However, the contract was notably awarded on 16th November 2018 to Fortress Security Ltd, with a total contract value of £148,538.00, marking the process as complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in fire safety and alarm installation services. Contractors specialising in electrical systems, fire protection, and safety management are well-positioned to compete for procurement exercises of this nature. Additionally, the project's emphasis on community benefits, such as targeted recruitment and support for SMEs, opens avenues for local businesses and suppliers which can contribute to wider social impacts while delivering their services.

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Notice Title

CE-70-18 - Installation of New Fire Alarm & Detection System, County Buildings, Ayr

Notice Description

Installation of New Fire Alarm & Detection System, County Buildings, Ayr

Lot Information

Lot 1

The fire detection & alarm system installation shall generally comprise of, but is not limited to, the following works: - Disconnection and removal of existing fire alarm system upon completion of the new fire detection & alarm system; - Installation of new fire detection & alarm system; - Making good to building fabric and structure, where new cabling and containment is installed; - Fire stopping to new and existing penetrations, where new cabling and containment is installed; - Zone charts; - Liaising with 3rd party providers to enable interfacing of their equipment with the fire alarm system e.g. lift, access control, H&V control panels etc; - Lift modifications - connection of the existing equipment to the new fire alarm system; - Labelling; - Testing and Commissioning; - Detailed design layouts; - Installation drawings; - As built drawings / Record drawings; - Provide all associated test results, commissioning information, schedules and certifications; - Provide Operation and Maintenance Manual information

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000552606
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337963
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,538 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pds@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORTRESS SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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