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Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council, situated in Livingston, is currently engaging in a procurement process for the maintenance and minor works of sprinkler systems under the project title "Sprinkler Maintenance & Minor Works". This initiative is crucial for fire safety within council-owned buildings in the West Lothian Council area, classified under the industry category of General public services and Environmental protection. The procedure employed is open, allowing broad participation and ensuring transparency. Initially announced in November 2023, the tender period concludes on 22 December 2023, with awards set to commence the same day. The contract has a potential total value of £175,000 and is expected to continue active for an initial three-year period, with the possibility of extending up to an additional two years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in fire safety, maintenance services, or related sectors, to establish or expand their operations within the public sector. Small and medium enterprises, like the previously awarded FES FM Limited, and companies with proven capabilities in delivering consistent, reliable maintenance services will find this procurement appealing. Alterations in contract duration and the focus on community benefits further enhance the chances for businesses to demonstrate strong corporate social responsibility practices. Moreover, companies with satisfactory financial stability, as evidenced by a Dun & Bradstreet Failure Score, and those able to navigate environmental, social, and labour compliance will be well-suited to bid and potentially secure contracts under this tendering process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Sprinkler Maintenance & Minor Works

Notice Description

Maintenance & Minor works of sprinkler systems as part of fire safety

Lot Information

Lot 1

Maintenance & Minor Works of Sprinkler systems. SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK.

Renewal: Initial 3 year contract with potential to extend for up to 24 months. Renewal will occur on completion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000751188
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558628
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

44115500 - Sprinkler systems

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,475 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If contract extensions not used, then after 3 years. If extensions used then after 5 years.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN 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
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FES FM

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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