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title: "Smoke Detector and Emergency Lighting Testing"
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# Smoke Detector and Emergency Lighting Testing

Buyer: WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23819b70-e0f6-4f1b-bdea-13240f3b8325

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## Summary

West Lancashire Borough Council is conducting a tender for the "Smoke Detector and Emergency Lighting Testing" project, which falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services for electrical and mechanical building installations. This procurement process has entered the Tender stage, with submissions due by 28 February 2018 at noon. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2018 and conclude on 31 March 2021. The services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically involving annual testing of Aico Smoke detectors across 313 communal blocks and the emergency lighting systems in communal areas.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in fire-prevention and electrical maintenance services. Companies that hold NICEIC, ECA or BAFE accreditation, and employ qualified electricians or fire alarm engineers, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender not only offers a chance to secure a substantial multi-year contract but also to establish a long-term relationship with a local authority, enhancing prospects for future collaborations in related public sector contracts.

## Notice

The tender is for a three year contract to undertake annual testing of Aico Smoke detectors within communal areas and each dwelling, in 313 communal blocks, using appropriate Aico Smoke Pole and Accessories, as well as the testing of the emergency lighting system with the communal areas. The Contractor must be a fully approved member of the NICEIC or ECA or BAFE and have suitably qualified and experienced electricians and fire alarm engineers. Additional information: Tender documents can be downloaded from The Chest portal at www.the-chest.org.uk. Tender submission date has been extended to 28 February 2018 at noon

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eba38db-4ce3-4012-b115-986140af8ece |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ORMSKIRK |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L39 2DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | West Lancashire |
| Electoral ward | Ormskirk West |
| Westminster constituency | West Lancashire |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 15:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eba38db-4ce3-4012-b115-986140af8ece
- 13 Feb 2018 at 09:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eba38db-4ce3-4012-b115-986140af8ece
- 5 Feb 2018 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eba38db-4ce3-4012-b115-986140af8ece

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eba38db-4ce3-4012-b115-986140af8ece
  21st February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/

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