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Summary of the contracting process

The East Renfrewshire Council has awarded a contract for the supply, servicing, and maintenance of hand-held fire fighting equipment. The contracting process was conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal. The contract covers the annual inspection and service of fire fighting equipment, adhering to specific regulations and standards. The contract was valued at 160,000 GBP and was signed on 26th April 2023, with Firepoint being the supplier.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses, especially SMEs in the services industry, to participate and potentially secure contracts for fire safety services. Interested parties should ensure compliance with the specific requirements outlined in the tender, such as adhering to fire safety regulations and standards. The East Renfrewshire Council's aim to maximise community benefits through the contract creates additional opportunities for targeted recruitment, training, and support for various groups within the community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply, Servicing and Maintenance of Hand Held Fire Fighting Equipment

Notice Description

The contract shall encompass the annual inspection and service of Hand Held Fire Fighting Equipment and their associated maintenance/ repairs throughout the duration of the contract. In accordance with the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, the responsible person must manage general fire precautions including the provision of means to fight fire which, in the form of portable fire extinguishers, conform to British standard BS 5306-3:2017 (Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises, commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, code of practice). This procurement was conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). A one stage Open procedure was applied. Bidders self-certified their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD (Scotland) in PSC-T. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract shall encompass the annual inspection and service of Hand Held Fire Fighting Equipment and their associated maintenance/ repairs throughout the duration of the contract. In accordance with the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, the responsible person must manage general fire precautions including the provision of means to fight fire which, in the form of portable fire extinguishers, conform to British standard BS 5306-3:2017 (Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises, commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, code of practice). Annual Inspection and Service - It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all properties are visited and inspection and services to all appliances are carried out, within a period not less than 10 months but not exceeding twelve months from the date of last service. The Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements for access to properties, which should be at a time convenient to the property users. At each property, the Contractor shall carry out for all portable fire extinguishers, the procedures for: - basic service (annually) - extended service (every 5 years) - overhaul and recharging All in strict compliance with and at frequencies detailed in BS 5306, Part 3.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Options: The Council reserves the right to spend up to 177,896 GBP (Excluding VAT) over the contract term should there be a requirement and budget is available. It should be noted this additional spend is not guaranteed.

Renewal: Up to 3 x 12 month extension periods at the discretion of the Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000718578
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477361
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers

39525400 - Fire blankets

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3rd Quarter 2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GIFFNOCK
Postcode
G46 6UG
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Giffnock and Thornliebank
Westminster Constituency
East Renfrewshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Firepoint

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468566
    Supply, Servicing and Maintenance of Hand Held Fire Fighting Equipment - The contract shall encompass the annual inspection and service of Hand Held Fire Fighting Equipment and their associated maintenance/ repairs throughout the duration of the contract. This applies to all properties listed in Property list appended. In accordance with the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, the responsible person must manage general fire precautions including the provision of means to fight fire which, in the form of portable fire extinguishers, conform to British standard BS 5306-3:2017 (Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises, commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, code of practice). This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477361
    Supply, Servicing and Maintenance of Hand Held Fire Fighting Equipment - The contract shall encompass the annual inspection and service of Hand Held Fire Fighting Equipment and their associated maintenance/ repairs throughout the duration of the contract. In accordance with the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, the responsible person must manage general fire precautions including the provision of means to fight fire which, in the form of portable fire extinguishers, conform to British standard BS 5306-3:2017 (Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises, commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, code of practice). This procurement was conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). A one stage Open procedure was applied. Bidders self-certified their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD (Scotland) in PSC-T. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T.

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