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title: "Fire Alarm Upgrade Science & Industry Museum, Manchester"
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# Fire Alarm Upgrade Science & Industry Museum, Manchester

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f9a4efd-1225-4ff3-affa-f183c99c4f41

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group is seeking tenders for the "Fire Alarm Upgrade" project at the Science and Industry Museum located in Manchester, UK. This project is classified under the works category, specifically involving burglar and fire alarms, with a minimum contract value of £250,000 and a total value of £280,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 18th April 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 17th June 2019 and conclude by 20th September 2019, utilising a selective (restricted) procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services and fire alarm systems, particularly those capable of providing design, installation, and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, bringing innovative solutions to meet the requirements specified. Firms that focus on modern, addressable fire alarm technology could particularly benefit from this contracting opportunity, as they align closely with the museum's needs for enhanced safety and compliance standards.

## Notice

The proposed new works shall comprise the replacement of the existing fire alarm system in the Science and Industry Museum's Station Masters House, Station Buildings and the 1830 Warehouse with a new open protocol addressable wireless system to category L1/P1. The project shall include for:- The decommissioning, stripping out and removal of the existing fire alarm system and existing fire alarm controls and associated wiring systems to the site wide fire alarm system. The supply and installation of a new replacement addressable wireless fire alarm system, testing and commissioning and training of the museum maintenance staff. The works comprise all engineering services, building works, protection and builder's works in connection with the engineering services shall be carried out by the Electrical Contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b44fa908-315a-459e-833a-d5c71bb26fae |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2019 - 20 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2019 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b44fa908-315a-459e-833a-d5c71bb26fae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b44fa908-315a-459e-833a-d5c71bb26fae
  3rd April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR156917
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

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