Tender

Fire Safety Systems Servicing and Reactive Maintenance Contract

SOUTHSIDE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Southside Housing Association Ltd, located in Glasgow, is seeking contractors for its Fire Safety Systems Servicing and Reactive Maintenance Contract. This procurement process is at the tender stage, ending on 20 April 2026 at midday, followed by the bid opening and award period starting immediately after. The contract involves servicing and maintaining fire safety systems across low, medium, and high-rise residential properties in Glasgow South under an open procedure. The industry category falls under Housing and Community Amenities. Participants must submit their responses electronically, with provisions for community benefits included in the requirement.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in fire safety systems and related maintenance services. The competition is open to firms experienced in inspections, testing, and repairs of firefighting equipment, as regulated by the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. Suitable contractors can secure a three-year contract, with potential extensions of up to 24 months, fostering business growth and stability. Companies with relevant technical expertise and qualifications, particularly those enrolled in appropriate professional registers, will be well-positioned to bid for this contract.

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Notice Title

Fire Safety Systems Servicing and Reactive Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

The works comprise Fire Safety Systems servicing and reactive maintenance to the installations within low, medium and high rise residential properties

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is the Association's intention to enter into a three Year Contract with a suitable contractor to carry out inspections, testing, maintenance and repairs of fire warning, evacuation and firefighting equipment in accordance with Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The services required will include the maintenance of the following: - Fire alarm and detection systems - Smoke extract systems - Sprinkler systems - Dry risers - Emergency lighting - Hand held extinguishers and fire blankets. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for any variable period up to a maximum of 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824205
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552108
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Between 2028 and 2030 dependent on options being taken up.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHSIDE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 4EB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Cardonald
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire North

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