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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council has awarded a contract for the planned maintenance and reactive repairs of sprinkler systems in public buildings, a crucial service to uphold safety standards. The procurement process, conducted via an open procedure, concluded with the contract being awarded to VIPOND Fire Protection. The procurement, which falls under the 'General public services' category, specifically targeted services within the Paisley area, identified as region UKM83. The contract is now in the Award stage, following its signing on 9th July 2025. The process involved electronic bidding, with the Tender stage closing on 2nd May 2025, followed by immediate bid opening for consideration.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in fire protection and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in handling complex sprinkler systems. The open procurement allows various service providers, especially those experienced in working with public institutions, to engage and compete effectively. Large enterprises with the capacity to manage substantial technical and safety compliance requirements are particularly well-suited to such projects, which necessarily include comprehensive documentation such as Health and Safety and Equalities certifications. The contract also hints at potential renewals, offering long-term collaboration prospects for successful service delivery and adherence to community benefit requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Planned maintenance and reactive repairs to sprinkler systems

Notice Description

The Council has a statutory requirement to ensure that public buildings under its control are safe to use. With regard to sprinkler Systems within public buildings, they are required to be inspected and serviced regularly to ensure that it is in full working order should it ever be required to supress a fire. This is a specialist service therefore the Council employs a specialist supplier to carry out this requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has a statutory requirement to ensure that public buildings under its control are safe to use. With regard to sprinkler Systems within public buildings, they are required to be inspected and serviced regularly to ensure that it is in full working order should it ever be required to supress a fire. This is a specialist service therefore the Council employs a specialist supplier to carry out this requirement.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795124
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535255
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20251 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
Renfrewshire 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
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Postcode Area
Paisley
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
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIPOND FIRE PROTECTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527389
    Planned maintenance and reactive repairs to sprinkler systems - The Council has a statutory requirement to ensure that public buildings under its control are safe to use. With regard to sprinkler Systems within public buildings, they are required to be inspected and serviced regularly to ensure that it is in full working order should it ever be required to supress a fire. This is a specialist service therefore the Council employs a specialist supplier to carry out this requirement.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535255
    Planned maintenance and reactive repairs to sprinkler systems - The Council has a statutory requirement to ensure that public buildings under its control are safe to use. With regard to sprinkler Systems within public buildings, they are required to be inspected and serviced regularly to ensure that it is in full working order should it ever be required to supress a fire. This is a specialist service therefore the Council employs a specialist supplier to carry out this requirement.

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