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Award

11 Sep 2024 at 01:00

Tender

13 Feb 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council has completed a procurement process for the upgrade of the fire alarm, emergency lighting, and public address voice alarm (PAVA) system at Caird Hall, Dundee. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure for works under the industry category "General public services" with a main classification of electrical installation (CPV code: 45312100). The programme of works spans 24 weeks and includes the supply and installation of new wired and wireless fire alarm devices, new emergency lighting, and a voice evacuation system. E.W. Edwardson (Electrical Contractors) Limited was awarded the contract valued at £629,516.31, and the contract was signed on 10th May 2024. Key stakeholders include the Dundee Sherriff Court and the Scottish Court Service as review bodies.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in electrical installations and compliance with stringent standards such as BS 7671 and BAFE SP203. Contractors holding accreditations like SELECT or NICEIC for emergency lighting and GENT Approved VAR for fire alarms are particularly well-suited. Besides direct financial benefits, participating businesses can expand their portfolio, enhance their reputation for reliability and quality, and demonstrate their expertise in integrating complex systems. Additionally, the requirement to deliver community benefits amplifies the opportunity to contribute positively to the local community, aligning business operations with social responsibility goals.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Upgrade of Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting and PA to PAVA System at Caird Hall, Dundee, DCC/CD/219/23

Notice Description

Dundee City Council seeks to appoint competent supplier to supply & install increased Fire Alarm coverage, New Emergency Lighting and PAVA system at Caird Hall, Dundee. The programme of works is a 24 weeks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dundee City Council have a requirement to provide increased Fire Alarm Coverage, new emergency lighting to meet current standards and upgrading the current PA system to a PAVA system at the Caird Hall Building, City square, Dundee The requirement is for: The supply & installation of new wired and wireless fire alarm devices and associated equipment linked to existing addressable fire alarm system to extend coverage to meet Category L1/P1/M. Associated electrical installation to meet BS 7671 IET Requirements for Electrical Installations 2018, including all current amendments. New Voice Evacuation system to be designed/installed to encompass designated areas. New Emergency Lighting to meet current standards and be supplied from existing Central Battery system via existing Emergency Lighting DBs. The complete fire alarm and voice evacuation proposals and Contract Works are to be in the form of Contractor Design Portions (CDP) The Emergency Lighting design will remain the responsibility of Dundee City Council, however the Contractor shall work with the Council to ensure a compliant installation. DCC will provide specific and performance requirements that the Contractor shall include within his Design Proposals. These requirements shall be highlighted on and within the Contract Drawings and Specification. The Main Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating their design information with their subcontractor design information and for co-ordination of the various sub-contractor design info. The Main Contractor is also responsible managing the procurement of all proposed materials/equipment and for its installation in line with their programme. The Contractor carrying out electrical alterations to suit new proposals shall be designated "APPROVED" by the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting, SELECT or equal and approved and proof of designation shall be submitted to the CA if requested.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000756938
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514053
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£629,516 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20242 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
Dundee City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1NZ
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E.W. Edwardson (Electrical Contractors) Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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