Award

Provision of LD2 Compliant Smoke Alarms for Domestic Properties

EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Aug 2023 at 00:00

Tender

25 Apr 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The East Renfrewshire Council has completed the award process for the "Provision of LD2 Compliant Smoke Alarms for Domestic Properties" tender. The contract, worth £270,249.19 GBP, was awarded to G D Chalmers Ltd on 20th July 2023. The procurement method used was an Open procedure, under the main procurement category of goods. The Council is based in Giffnock, UK, and the specific contract involves the installation of fire alarm systems in domestic properties, as per Scottish Government regulations introduced in Feb 2021.

This public procurement opportunity for LD2 Compliant Smoke Alarms presents a chance for small to medium-sized enterprises specializing in fire safety installations to compete. The contract, with a total budget of £500,000 GBP, offers growth prospects for businesses adept at supplying and installing alarms for residential properties. As the award has been finalised, interested parties must ensure compliance with the legislative standards as specified by the East Renfrewshire Council to be eligible for future similar projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of LD2 Compliant Smoke Alarms for Domestic Properties

Notice Description

The Contract is for the appointment of a suitably qualified and competent Contractor to undertake works to ensure that East Renfrewshire Council (ERC) meet the legislative requirements introduced by the Scottish Government in February 2021 for fire alarm systems within domestic properties. Full address list provided with tender documentation. The 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, and submitted Means of Proof before contract commencement. Bidders referred 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 is for the appointment of a suitably qualified and competent Contractor to undertake works to ensure that East Renfrewshire Council (ERC) meet the new legislative requirements introduced by the Scottish Government in February 2021 for fire alarm systems within domestic properties. Full addresses list provided with the tender documentation. The Contractor will be responsible for the supply and installation, setting to work, commissioning and provision of record documentation, and maintenance manuals for a LD2 smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detection system installation as detailed in the specification. The works shall include for the following: - - Provide at least one smoke detector in the room most frequently used for general daytime living purposes - Provide at least one smoke detector in every circulation space on each storey of the building, such as hallways and landings - Provide at least one heat detector in the kitchen - Provide that all detectors should be ceiling mounted - Provide that all detectors are interlinked - Provide an accessible interlinked test switch - Provide a CO detector to any room which contains a gas combustion appliance interlinked to all other detectors The Contractor must ensure disruption to the use of existing services within all properties is minimised. Properties will remain occupied throughout the duration of the Contract works by ERC tenants.. The Council reserves the right to spend up to 500,000 GBP (excl VAT) over the life of the contract should additional budget become available

Renewal: 2x12 month extensions available from 1 April 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000728757
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485790
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£270,249 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
2x12 month extensions from 1 April 2024

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
Chris Turner
Contact Email
chris.turner@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk, ercprocurement@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415773669, +44 1415773676

Buyer Location

Locality
GIFFNOCK
Postcode
G46 6UG
Post Town
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

G D CHALMERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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    Provision of LD2 Compliant Smoke Alarms for Domestic Properties - The Contract shall be for the appointment of a suitably qualified and competent Contractor to undertake works to ensure that East Renfrewshire Council (ERC) meet the new legislative requirements introduced by the Scottish Government in February 2021 for fire alarm systems within domestic properties. Full address list will be provided with tender documentation. 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=AUG485790
    Provision of LD2 Compliant Smoke Alarms for Domestic Properties - The Contract is for the appointment of a suitably qualified and competent Contractor to undertake works to ensure that East Renfrewshire Council (ERC) meet the legislative requirements introduced by the Scottish Government in February 2021 for fire alarm systems within domestic properties. Full address list provided with tender documentation. The 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, and submitted Means of Proof before contract commencement. Bidders referred to the specific requirements listed in Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T.

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