Award

NAC/5112 - MTC, Inspection, Servicing and Repairs to Fire Suppression Systems

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Mar 2023 at 00:00

Tender

12 Dec 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for MTC, Inspection, Servicing, and Repairs to Fire Suppression Systems. The tender process was completed for a service contract falling under the "General public services" category. The contract covers works in non-domestic properties and involves maintaining fire suppression systems to meet statutory legislation starting from 26/02/2023. The main procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to FES Ltd.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for suppliers experienced in providing fire suppression systems maintenance services. Businesses with expertise in quality management, health and safety procedures, and environmental management are well-suited to compete. The North Ayrshire Council specified criteria such as accreditation requirements for contractors and subcontractors, community benefit expectations, and procurement method details to ensure compliance with regulations and sustainability goals.

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Notice Title

NAC/5112 - MTC, Inspection, Servicing and Repairs to Fire Suppression Systems

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council require its Fire Suppression Systems (Sprinklers, Dry Risers & Suppression) to be maintained in order to meet statutory legislation and requirements. The new contract is expected to start 26/02/2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Works in non-domestic properties.

North Ayrshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified sprinkler servicing contractor to undertake inspection and servicing works within non-domestic and domestic properties within the boundaries of North Ayrshire Council. Statutory inspections and maintenance works to dry riser systems and gas suppression systems are also required under this contract. Lot 1 will be used primarily for works in non-domestic properties. For Lot 1 properties, Commercial systems included within this contract are within non-domestic properties such as schools, council offices and depots. Domestic systems are within non-domestic properties (but residential type buildings) such as Care Homes or Young Persons Residential Units. Both lots may be open for use by other Service areas within the Council.

Renewal: Contract start 26/02/2023 Contract end 25/02/2026 Maximum extension date 25/02/2028 Plus 24 month extension.

Lot 2 - Council housing properties

North Ayrshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified sprinkler servicing contractor to undertake inspection and servicing works within non-domestic and domestic properties within the boundaries of North Ayrshire Council. Statutory inspections and maintenance works to dry riser systems and gas suppression systems are also required under this contract. For Lot 2 properties, Domestic systems included within this contract are within individual domestic properties consisting of houses and flats. In addition to these individual properties are sheltered housing complexes consisting of individual flats and common areas.

Renewal: Contract start 26/02/2023 Contract end 25/02/2026 Maximum extension date 25/02/2028 24 months extension available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000716533
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472495
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

35111500 - Fire suppression system

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2023 - 25 Feb 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
39 months from contract award.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
SOPHIE SHIELD
Contact Email
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk, sophieshield@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, 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

FES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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