Award

NAC/2143 Measured Term Contract 2019/2022 Inspection, Servicing & Repairs of Fire Fighting Equipment

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2019 at 00:00

Tender

22 Feb 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is conducting an open tender for the "NAC/2143 Measured Term Contract 2019/2022 Inspection, Servicing & Repairs of Fire Fighting Equipment." This procurement process is currently in the award stage and encompasses services related to the inspection, servicing, testing, and certification of portable fire-fighting equipment across non-housing properties in North Ayrshire, including the Islands of Arran and Cumbrae. The contract is set for a period of three years, with the potential for annual extensions totaling up to two additional years. The deadline for submissions was 29 March 2019, following which the contract was awarded on 18 June 2019, valued at £750,000.

This contract creates substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly for SMEs specialising in fire safety and equipment servicing, as it requires expertise in planned inspections and compliance with safety standards. Suppliers with experience in maintenance, repair, and certification services for fire-fighting equipment are ideal candidates. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant certifications and possess a track record of similar projects are well-positioned to partner with North Ayrshire Council, especially given the focus on community benefits, employability, and training initiatives associated with the contract.

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Notice Title

NAC/2143 Measured Term Contract 2019/2022 Inspection, Servicing & Repairs of Fire Fighting Equipment

Notice Description

Description of the types of work in which an Order may be issued: This includes but is not limited to:- Planned Inspection, Servicing, Testing and Certification of Portable Fire Fighting Equipment Replacement and repairs of fire safety signage Replacement of defective parts and equipment Guidance on statutory compliance. To all relevant non-housing properties within the North Ayrshire Council area, including the Islands of Arran and Cumbrae. The nature of the work envisaged within the term contract relates to the planned inspection, servicing, testing and certification of all portable firefighting equipment including fire extinguishers, fire blankets and fire/safety signage. The contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend annually for a further 2 years at the discretion of North Ayrshire Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The nature of the work envisaged within the term contract relates to the planned inspection, servicing, testing and certification of all portable firefighting equipment including fire extinguishers, fire blankets and fire/safety signage. The contract works shall be formed inclusive of the following elements:- 1.Annual Inspection and Servicing procedures carried out to frequencies laid down within the tender document, during each year of the contract period. 2.Corrective Maintenance including Repairs, required throughout the duration of the contract. 3.Supplementary works, as indicated in the Schedule of Rates, on instruction of the Contract Administrator or as requested by the Contractor for approval by the Contract Administrator. The Contractor is required hold a reasonable amount of stock and spares to allow repairs and replacement of parts and defective equipment to be effected quickly. Works to be carried out to the relevant BS Standards On completion of each annual inspection visit the Contractor will provide an Inspection Certificate and report for each property. As a requirement of this contract, the Contractor shall implement an electronic editable progress reporting system intended to monitor all aspects of works ordered, to allow implementation of the Performance Monitoring System by NAC.

Renewal: Contract is for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend annually for a further 2 years at the discretion of North Ayrshire Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000574944
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359322
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

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)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers

35111400 - Fire escape equipment

39525400 - Fire blankets

44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

44482000 - Fire-protection devices

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Any further tender would be at the discretion to North Ayrshire Council.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Coprporate Procurement Unit
Contact Email
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324730

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALEDONIA FIRE AND SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346277
    NAC/2143 Measured Term Contract 2019/2022 Inspection, Servicing & Repairs of Fire Fighting Equipment - Description of the types of work in which an Order may be issued: This includes but is not limited to:- Planned Inspection, Servicing, Testing and Certification of Portable Fire Fighting Equipment Replacement and repairs of fire safety signage Replacement of defective parts and equipment Guidance on statutory compliance. To all relevant non-housing properties within the North Ayrshire Council area, including the Islands of Arran and Cumbrae. The nature of the work envisaged within the term contract relates to the planned inspection, servicing, testing and certification of all portable firefighting equipment including fire extinguishers, fire blankets and fire/safety signage. The contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend annually for a further 2 years at the discretion of North Ayrshire Council.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359322
    NAC/2143 Measured Term Contract 2019/2022 Inspection, Servicing & Repairs of Fire Fighting Equipment - Description of the types of work in which an Order may be issued: This includes but is not limited to:- Planned Inspection, Servicing, Testing and Certification of Portable Fire Fighting Equipment Replacement and repairs of fire safety signage Replacement of defective parts and equipment Guidance on statutory compliance. To all relevant non-housing properties within the North Ayrshire Council area, including the Islands of Arran and Cumbrae. The nature of the work envisaged within the term contract relates to the planned inspection, servicing, testing and certification of all portable firefighting equipment including fire extinguishers, fire blankets and fire/safety signage. The contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend annually for a further 2 years at the discretion of North Ayrshire Council.

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