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NAC/DA/5103 Provision of Fire Strategies & Associated Works for NAC Sheltered Housing Units

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by North Ayrshire Council, involved the provision of fire strategies and associated works for sheltered housing units across North Ayrshire. This contract aims to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, specifically the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, as a call-off from the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) Framework. The tender was categorised under 'services' with a CPV classification of 71000000. The process reached the award and contract stages, with the contract signed on 30th April 2025. The awarded supplier was Ventro Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Plymouth, with a contract value of £107,501.43.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fire safety services, particularly those capable of developing fire strategies and conducting associated works. Companies with expertise in fire risk assessments, fire strategy documentation, and compliance with fire safety regulations would find this sector advantageous. Moreover, SMEs like Ventro Ltd have demonstrated competitiveness in such tenders, highlighting the market's openness to smaller suppliers. This contract not only supports local authority compliance with safety legislation but also fosters business growth in providing essential safety services for higher-risk housing units. Interested companies should ensure they have the relevant certifications and experience to engage in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

NAC/DA/5103 Provision of Fire Strategies & Associated Works for NAC Sheltered Housing Units

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council require to appoint a competent fire safety company to develop comprehensive fire strategies and undertake associated works, for several sheltered housing units which are considered higher risk in terms of fire safety, ensuring compliance with Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council require to appoint a competent fire safety company to develop comprehensive fire strategies and undertake associated works, for several sheltered housing units which are considered higher risk in terms of fire safety, ensuring compliance with Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The scope of works will include the following: - Assess each SHUs design, occupancy and existing fire safety measures. (active surveys, compartmentation drawings, fire plan surveys) - Develop a fire strategy document for each unit including: Fire prevention measures Detection and warning systems Means of escape eg PEEPS (where applicable) Existing firefighting equipment and suppression systems Emergency procedures

Procurement Information

Call off from Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) Framework, Fire Safety (FS2), Lot 11-8B

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797656
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529445
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,501 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months 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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jade Armstrong
Contact Email
jadearmstrong@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324321

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENTRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529445
    NAC/DA/5103 Provision of Fire Strategies & Associated Works for NAC Sheltered Housing Units - North Ayrshire Council require to appoint a competent fire safety company to develop comprehensive fire strategies and undertake associated works, for several sheltered housing units which are considered higher risk in terms of fire safety, ensuring compliance with Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006.

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