This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2025 at 01:00

Tender

01 May 2025 at 01:00

Planning

13 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council has recently concluded the award stage of a procurement process titled "PKC13259 Domestic Smoke Alarm Replacement." This project is in the works category and is located within the Perth & Kinross Council area, specifically within the postal region of UKM77. The procurement aimed to replace smoke alarms in around 2,300 properties over a two-year period, potentially extending by an additional year. The procurement followed a selective method through a restricted procedure. Key dates included the initial planning in February 2025, the tender announcement in May 2025, and the contract award on 25th September 2025, highlighting a planned start around July 2025. The project has been awarded to Valley Group Limited and involves an active contract valued at approximately GBP 2,114,873.33.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in electrical works and safety equipment installations. The contract, aiming at upgrading smoke alarms to Grade D/FD1 LD2 standards, requires the installation of multi-sensor and battery-powered smoke detectors. Businesses specializing in smoke alarm systems, specifically those familiar with Aico products, could find this to be an ideal opportunity. The procurement's emphasis on both quality and price, split at a ratio of 60:40, allows for competitive bids by companies that can demonstrate quality management and health safety compliance. This opportunity is particularly appealing for those who can highlight their capability to handle installations efficiently in occupied settings and experience in delivering similar projects for local authorities or social housing providers.

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Notice Title

PKC13259 Domestic Smoke Alarm Replacement

Notice Description

Perth and Kinross Council were seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractors to carry out the smoke alarm replacements in approx. 2,300 properties. The proposed scope of works is to replace the smoke alarms installations in approximately 1,150 properties per year. The contract shall endure for 24 months with an optional extension of 12 months. The works will involve fitting at least 1 mains voltage multi sensor per property using the existing Aico base plate. The remainder of the smoke/heat alarms can be Aico battery powered models as detailed in the tender document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Perth & Kinross Council was seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to supply and install replacement smoke alarms in approx, 2300 domestic properties over a two year period in the Perth & Kinross council area. There is an optional 12-month extension option. This contract is required to upgrade smoke alarms to Grade D/FD1 LD2 standard.. Estimated contract value includes extension options. The 2 year fixed price is GBP2,114,873.33 tender sum with an optional extension of up to GBP1.38m (as stated in the tender documents).

Renewal: contract period of 24-months, with a possible 12-month extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790563
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540288
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,140,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,140,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,114,873 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
25 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Perth & Kinross Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Postcode Area
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Valley Group Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523828
    PKC13259 Domestic Smoke Alarm Replacement - Replacement of smoke alarms in domestic properties
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529399
    PKC13259 Domestic Smoke Alarm Replacement - Perth and Kinross Council are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractors to carry out the smoke alarm replacements in approx. 2,300 properties. The proposed scope of works is to replace the smoke alarms installations in approximately 1,150 properties per year. The contract shall endure for 24 months with an optional extension of 12 months. The works will involve fitting at least 1 mains voltage multi sensor per property using the existing Aico base plate. The remainder of the smoke/heat alarms can be Aico battery powered models as detailed in the tender document.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540288
    PKC13259 Domestic Smoke Alarm Replacement - Perth and Kinross Council were seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractors to carry out the smoke alarm replacements in approx. 2,300 properties. The proposed scope of works is to replace the smoke alarms installations in approximately 1,150 properties per year. The contract shall endure for 24 months with an optional extension of 12 months. The works will involve fitting at least 1 mains voltage multi sensor per property using the existing Aico base plate. The remainder of the smoke/heat alarms can be Aico battery powered models as detailed in the tender document.

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