Planning

Dumfries & Galloway Council MTC Servicing & Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the servicing and maintenance of fire extinguishers, including other handheld fire fighting equipment, within its public buildings. The contract covers approximately 400 buildings across Dumfries, including schools, libraries, and community centres, and is scheduled as a fixed term for three years with a possible one-year extension, anticipated to start on 1st August 2027. The procurement is classified under public order and safety, with an allocated budget of £100,000. This opportunity begins with a call for expressions of interest from qualified contractors and is mapped to the UKM92 region, with future notices expected from 1st June 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in fire safety services to expand their client base by securing a long-term contract with a regional authority. Companies with experience in planned and reactive maintenance of fire safety equipment will be well-placed to compete, particularly those capable of handling a comprehensive service across multiple public facilities. The engagement offers stability and potential growth through extended service agreements, positioning successful bidders to enhance their reputation and gain exposure to other municipal projects.

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Notice Title

Dumfries & Galloway Council MTC Servicing & Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers

Notice Description

Calls for expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified contractors for a future Contract Notice opportunity to carry out the servicing and maintenance of Handheld Fire Fighting Equipment within Dumfries and Galloway Council Public Buildings. The contract will comprise of Planned & Reactive maintenance works to Handheld Fire Fighting Equipment and be let as a whole on a semi comprehensive basis covering servicing of all Fire Extinguishers, Fire Blankets and any other equipment deemed included within this contract. The current prosperity portfolio comprises of approximately 400 public buildings including Council H.Q, schools, offices, libraries, community centres, day care centres, children's homes, sports pavilions, stores, museums, recycling centres, town halls, special needs day centres, cleansing depots adult and resource centres. This opportunity is a Fixed Term for 3 years with an option to extend by 1 further year, anticipated to commence 01st August 2027 . This is subject to change and satisfactory performance and budget availability and at the discretion of Dumfries & Galloway Council."

Lot Information

Lot 1

Measured Term Contract for Servicing & Maintenance of Hand Held Fire Fighting Equipment within Dumfries and Galloway Council Public Buildings. Works will comprise of Planned & Reactive maintenance works to Hand held Fire Fighting Equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832362
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556635
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY 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
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556635
    Dumfries & Galloway Council MTC Servicing & Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers - Calls for expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified contractors for a future Contract Notice opportunity to carry out the servicing and maintenance of Handheld Fire Fighting Equipment within Dumfries and Galloway Council Public Buildings. The contract will comprise of Planned & Reactive maintenance works to Handheld Fire Fighting Equipment and be let as a whole on a semi comprehensive basis covering servicing of all Fire Extinguishers, Fire Blankets and any other equipment deemed included within this contract. The current prosperity portfolio comprises of approximately 400 public buildings including Council H.Q, schools, offices, libraries, community centres, day care centres, children's homes, sports pavilions, stores, museums, recycling centres, town halls, special needs day centres, cleansing depots adult and resource centres. This opportunity is a Fixed Term for 3 years with an option to extend by 1 further year, anticipated to commence 01st August 2027 . This is subject to change and satisfactory performance and budget availability and at the discretion of Dumfries & Galloway Council."

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