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title: "T940 - Fire Alarm Maintenance 2022"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
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# T940 - Fire Alarm Maintenance 2022

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b7c003a-9527-4bc7-9fdd-d07cdbc3e8a8

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## Summary

The University of Essex has awarded a contract for the planned maintenance, servicing, and reactive maintenance of all fire alarm systems and equipment across its campuses in Wivenhoe Park, Colchester/Southend-on-Sea, and Loughton. The contract will run for an initial period of 3 calendar years, with the possibility of extension for up to 4 additional years. The total contract value is £316,480.08 GBP. The procurement stage was completed with the award announced on 6th October 2022. The tender period ended on 27th June 2022, with the contract start date set for 1st August 2022.

This contracting opportunity with the University of Essex presents a significant business prospect for service providers specialising in fire-alarm systems and installation works. The contract is geared towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and offers the potential for long-term engagement given the extension possibilities. Businesses with expertise in fire alarm maintenance, testing, and emergency call-outs would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Understanding the specific requirements, such as being a "Drax Technologies" accredited partner, is essential for successful bidding.

## Notice

This contract is for the Planned Maintenance, Servicing and Reactive Maintenance for All Fire Alarm Systems and Equipment at The University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester/Southend - on - Sea and - Loughton Campus's, including any testing, checks or emergency call outs as required. The Contract shall operate for a period of 3 calendar years, plus up to further 2 years and possibility of extending up to another 2 years from the commencement date determined by The University of Essex. (Please note a requirement of this contract is for the bidders to be a "Drax Technologies" accredited partner)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a4b2a1-3f8d-4c2b-b320-81c059fdf25a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £316,480 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DRAX SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2022 at 09:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a4b2a1-3f8d-4c2b-b320-81c059fdf25a
- 19 May 2022 at 07:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a4b2a1-3f8d-4c2b-b320-81c059fdf25a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a4b2a1-3f8d-4c2b-b320-81c059fdf25a
  19th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
  For further details and to register your interest please go to

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