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Provision of Fire & CO Alarm Detection Installations & Electrical Testing & Inspections

SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has initiated a completed procurement process for the "Provision of Fire & CO Alarm Detection Installations & Electrical Testing & Inspections" contract, which targets the housing and community amenities sector. This project is centred in the Scottish Borders Area and calls for compliance with LD2 Grade D/F standards by 29th January 2021, concerning 5,646 properties and numerous communal areas. The award for this contract was signed on 23rd August 2019, with an overall contract value of £2,109,888. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, culminating after receiving 11 bids from interested suppliers.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities particularly for electrical contractors specialised in fire alarm systems and electrical safety inspections. Companies that possess the necessary accreditations, such as registrations with either the NICEIC or SELECT, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in this tender process. Additionally, businesses prioritising compliance with modern labour laws and dedicated to community benefits are likely to gain an advantage when submitting their proposals.

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Notice Title

Provision of Fire & CO Alarm Detection Installations & Electrical Testing & Inspections

Notice Description

SBHA has a stock of 5,646 properties. All require a 5 year electrical safety inspection along with around 624 communal areas with lighting. All properties must also be LD2 Grade D/F compliant by 29th January 2021. 2,646 currently have or are scheduled in an existing programme of works to be LD2 Grade D/F compliant by 29th January 2021. The purpose of the works included in this contract is to ensure compliance of the remaining properties to LD2 by 29th January 2021 and to complete periodic electrical checks for all properties and communal areas including communal lighting as well as completing the associated electrical works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) is seeking to award a contract for LD2 compliant Fire Alarm installations and the delivery of Periodic Electrical Test Inspections and associated works. SBHA has a stock of 5,646 properties. All require a 5 year electrical safety inspection along with around 624 communal areas with lighting. All properties must also be LD2 Grade D/F compliant by 29th January 2021. 2,646 currently have or are scheduled in an existing programme of works to be LD2 Grade D/F compliant by 29th January 2021. The purpose of the works included in this contract is to ensure compliance of the remaining properties to LD2 by 29th January 2021 and to complete periodic electrical checks for all properties and communal areas including communal lighting as well as completing the associated electrical works.

Options: SBHA reserves the right to add options for additional purchases during the life of the contract

Renewal: 3 x 12 month renewals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000581654
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403444
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

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

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

71315400 - Building-inspection services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,109,888 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20196 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
SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries@sbha.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1750724444

Buyer Location

Locality
SELKIRK
Postcode
TD7 5DT
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EASY HEAT SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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