--- title: "Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-332ef707-edd1-40d6-8cef-83d29d3b524c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-332ef707-edd1-40d6-8cef-83d29d3b524c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-332ef707-edd1-40d6-8cef-83d29d3b524c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-332ef707-edd1-40d6-8cef-83d29d3b524c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF READING" published: "2023-01-06" --- # Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Maintenance Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-332ef707-edd1-40d6-8cef-83d29d3b524c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-332ef707-edd1-40d6-8cef-83d29d3b524c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-332ef707-edd1-40d6-8cef-83d29d3b524c.json) ## Summary The University of Reading is seeking a cost-effective comprehensive maintenance service for fire alarm and emergency lighting systems. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a selective procurement method. The deadline for tender submission is 18th January 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to start on 1st May 2023 in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender by the University of Reading presents opportunities for businesses specializing in repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment. Companies with expertise in fire-alarm system installation work are particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this restricted procedure above the threshold tender to grow their business in the services category. ## Notice The University of Reading (UoR) requires a cost effective fully comprehensive maintenance service to maintain existing Fire and Emergency Light systems. The University of Reading (UoR) requires a cost effective fully comprehensive maintenance service to maintain existing Fire and Emergency Light systems. It is proposed that the procurement exercise will be divided into lots as detailed below. Bidders may bid for one lot only or both lots. Lot 1 Fire Alarms Only Lot 2 Emergency Lighting Only Lot 3 Both Fire Alarms and Emergency Lighting The successful Contractor(s) will need to have the capability to design, install, commission and manage the installation of new Fire and Emergency Light systems as detailed in this specification. The existing Fire system include the following: - Conventional Fire Detection, - VESDA, - Ansul Fixed Fire Suppression - Gaseous Fixed Fire Suppression - Fire Curtains - Deaf Alerter Systems The existing Emergency Light Systems include the following: - Central Battery Systems - Conventional Self-contained Systems - Intelligent self-testing Systems. All fire alarm signals are integrated back to a Security Control room using a system called Cortech Developments Datalog 5 using various communication protocols. The service will require a resident engineer to provide a reactive and planned maintenance service to support these systems. The Contractor will need to engage with third party organisations to provide support as part of the service. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd4a52fe-fe5c-4979-afc3-39229a6caff6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2023 - 30 Apr 2029 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF READING | | Locality | BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG6 6AB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Wokingham | | Electoral ward | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | | Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment ## Release History - 6 Jan 2023 at 09:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd4a52fe-fe5c-4979-afc3-39229a6caff6 - 20 Dec 2022 at 06:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd4a52fe-fe5c-4979-afc3-39229a6caff6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd4a52fe-fe5c-4979-afc3-39229a6caff6 6th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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