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LD2 Fire Alarm & Environmental Sensor Installation, Maintenance and servicing MTC

EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Renfrewshire Council has awarded a contract for the installation, maintenance, and servicing of LD2 fire alarms and environmental sensors to G D Chalmers Ltd, a supplier based in Paisley. This contract falls under the industrial works category and is set in East Renfrewshire, UK region UKM83. The procurement process followed an open procedure through a mini competition within the Scotland Excel Framework 1821, Lot 2 Electrical. The contract is active, having been signed on 8 April 2026, with a total contract value capped at £1,400,000 over four years. While the contract value is indicative, community benefits are included, and all operatives must obtain PVG clearance.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the electrical works sector, particularly those specialising in safety technologies and environmental sensors. As the procurement method was open, there was a competitive environment with all five bids being electronic, which highlights the importance of digital capabilities. G D Chalmers Ltd, an SME, successfully competed in the tender, showcasing that small to medium-sized enterprises can thrive in such frameworks. Businesses engaged in similar services or those seeking to expand their footprint in regional public service projects could find similar opportunities for growth by participating in similar tenders, especially within councils utilising frameworks like Scotland Excel.

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Notice Title

LD2 Fire Alarm & Environmental Sensor Installation, Maintenance and servicing MTC

Notice Description

Installation of smoke detectors, heat detectors and CO (Carbon Monoxide) detectors to LD2 compliance standards and Environmental Sensors. Mini competition will be carried out via Scotland Excel Framework 1821, Lot 2 Electrical.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Installation of smoke detectors, heat detectors and CO (Carbon Monoxide) detectors to LD2 compliance standards and Environmental Sensors.. The Council reserves the right to spend up to 1400000.00 over 4 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829555
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554263
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks 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
EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GIFFNOCK
Postcode
G46 6UG
Post Town
Glasgow
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
East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Giffnock and Thornliebank
Westminster Constituency
East Renfrewshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G D CHALMERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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