--- title: "Active Fire Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-096b6d56-a216-4617-ad48-e5533b9656db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-096b6d56-a216-4617-ad48-e5533b9656db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-096b6d56-a216-4617-ad48-e5533b9656db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-096b6d56-a216-4617-ad48-e5533b9656db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED" published: "2024-12-11" --- # Active Fire Framework Buyer: NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-096b6d56-a216-4617-ad48-e5533b9656db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-096b6d56-a216-4617-ad48-e5533b9656db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-096b6d56-a216-4617-ad48-e5533b9656db.json) ## Summary The Northern Housing Consortium Limited is undertaking a procurement process titled "Active Fire Framework." This process is currently in the planning stage, with market engagement activities scheduled to end on 7th February 2025. The consortium, based in Sunderland, is exploring solutions across various fire safety categories and seeks input from suppliers to shape the framework. The procurement covers a wide range of fire safety products and services, including risk assessments, inspections, and the installation and maintenance of fire detection and extinguishing systems, among other related services. The procurement activities are designed to comply with PCR regulations and will serve approximately 500 public sector members across the UK, with delivery locations specified across the entire country. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety and related services to expand their market presence within the public sector. The procurement framework offers numerous Lots, catering to different regions and types of fire safety products and services, making it suitable for a diverse array of businesses, from SMEs to larger enterprises. Engaged suppliers will have the chance to influence the framework's content and structure, contributing to specification writing and bid evaluations. The active engagement phase, including individual supplier sessions, will allow businesses to provide input and gain insights into the consortium's requirements, thereby fostering business growth and strengthening relationships within the public sector. ## Notice Consortium Procurement (CP) is the central purchasing body of Northern Housing Consortium. CP procure PCR compliant solutions on behalf of circa 500 public sector members across the UK. Consortium Procurement is pleased to announce we are reviewing the possibility of commencing a procurement process for an Active Fire framework and are currently seeking input from interested suppliers on the content and structure of the new framework. The proposed Lots for the new framework include the following: Level 1 - Region (12 geographic regions plus one national) Level 2 - Products and Services: * Risk Assessment - * Inspections - * Fire detectors * Manual and automatic action: o Extinguishers o Sprinklers o Fire and CO alarms o Emergency escape items o Wet and dry risers * Security and Access Systems * Fire equipment testing, service and maintenance * Fire safety remedial works * Minor works and servicing * Fire damper and fire collar maintenance * Emergency lighting * Fire retardant bedding and throws * Fire retardant rubber matting * Portable appliance testing We would like to invite interested Suppliers to book an individual supplier engagement sessions week commencing 27th January 2025 via Microsoft Teams to gather information and feedback on the above. The session will typically last 15-20 mins. Let us know your preferred date between 28th and 31st January 2025 or 4th and 7th February we will do our best to accommodate. We would also like to invite suppliers to be part of the specification writing process and evaluating the bids therefore please specify your choices: * Bidder * Specification writer and evaluation criterion * Evaluator Please contact email address by date to arrange your attendance and meeting time. For further information on Consortium Procurement, please visit www.consortiumprocurement.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f3f7728-7ed4-4b57-b615-0bba05d4af22 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3QD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 24951210 - Fire-extinguisher powder - 24951220 - Fire-extinguisher agents - 24951230 - Fire-extinguisher charges - 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms - 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment - 38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus - 39525400 - Fire blankets - 44115500 - Sprinkler systems - 45343210 - CO2 fire-extinguishing equipment installation work - 45343220 - Fire-extinguishers installation work - 45343230 - Sprinkler systems installation work - 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment - 71315300 - Building surveying services - 71315400 - Building-inspection services ## Release History - 11 Dec 2024 at 13:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f3f7728-7ed4-4b57-b615-0bba05d4af22 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f3f7728-7ed4-4b57-b615-0bba05d4af22 11th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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