Tender

Maintenance of Honeywell Gent Fire Alarm Installations in South Lanarkshire Council Properties

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Planning

16 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process aiming to secure services for the installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance of Honeywell Gent Fire Alarms across approximately 100 properties, including public buildings, sports centres, and schools. The council is located in Hamilton, UKM95, with the procurement notice published on 16 January 2025. The tender, identified as SLC/HT/24/083, involves selecting a Honeywell Fire Approved Partner capable of providing comprehensive fire alarm services, including 24/7 coverage, emergency callouts, and regular maintenance visits. Key dates include a future notice planned for 7 March 2025, with the procurement process adhering to the Open Tender procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in fire alarm systems, particularly those accredited by Honeywell as Approved Partners. Companies with expertise in comprehensive maintenance, emergency response, and system upgrades will find this contract highly suitable. The tender process emphasises the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) criteria, considering both qualitative and quantitative aspects, making it ideal for businesses with robust technical capabilities and competitive pricing. The anticipated contract term is three years, with the possibility of a 36-month extension, providing long-term engagement potential for the selected service provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of Honeywell Gent Fire Alarm Installations in South Lanarkshire Council Properties

Notice Description

The Council requires a Honeywell Gent Approved Partner who can provide the following service requirements across approximately 100 properties; -24/7 coverage 365 days per year (including emergency call out response) -Two service visits per year to each property - All Callouts and associated Labour including any parts required to make good faulty equipment -Ongoing maintenance requirements to fully uphold the installations listed including fitting any new Gent parts -Ongoing Alarm Monitoring -System Takeover (inclusive of any alarm programme changes) -Upgrade Installations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract will be awarded via the Open Tender procedure based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) criteria under regulation 28 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 which enables the Council to take account of criteria that reflect qualitative technical aspects of the tender submission as well as price when reaching an awarding decision. The Council has adopted a sequential opening process for any tender exercise conducted per the following stages: As part of Stage 1 the bidders will be required to complete a Single Procurement Document (SPD) as part of the Qualification envelope self-declaring that they meet the criteria requirements. As part of Stage 2 the bidders will then be required to complete a Technical response based on Technical Specific questions related to the contract including Fair Work First and Community Benefits. As part of Stage 3 the bidders will then be required to complete a Commercial response based on services required. As part of the tender evaluation process the Council will then request evidence from the recommended bidders prior to being appointed. The form of contract will be The form of contract will be the Measured Term Contract (MTC/Scot) 2011 Edition). The is anticipated that the contract term will be for 3 years with an optional extension of up to 36 months.

Renewal: The Council have the option to extend for up to 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788079
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545987
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
7 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Renewal of the Contract will commence prior to the conclusion of this Contract. If the Council do not take up the extension option, renewal will commence 2028. If the extension option is exercised, renewal will commence 2030.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Marshall, Steven McMichael
Contact Email
sarah.marshall@southlanarkshire.gov.uk, steven.mcmichael@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521971
    Service and Maintenance including the Installation, Commissioning, and Monitoring of Honeywell Gent Fire Alarms - South Lanarkshire Council's Housing and Technical Resources, Property Services requires a service provider who is an accredited 'Honeywell Fire Approved Partner' to deliver the installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of the Honeywell Gent Fire Alarms. The Council has approximately 100 properties across public buildings, sports centres and schools that require the service. The service provider must be able to provide 2 service visits per annum to each property.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545987
    Maintenance of Honeywell Gent Fire Alarm Installations in South Lanarkshire Council Properties - The Council requires a Honeywell Gent Approved Partner who can provide the following service requirements across approximately 100 properties; -24/7 coverage 365 days per year (including emergency call out response) -Two service visits per year to each property - All Callouts and associated Labour including any parts required to make good faulty equipment -Ongoing maintenance requirements to fully uphold the installations listed including fitting any new Gent parts -Ongoing Alarm Monitoring -System Takeover (inclusive of any alarm programme changes) -Upgrade Installations.

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