---
title: "Gentoo - Fire Safety Maintenance & Inspection Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-34429b1a-acef-4888-8710-527fa591a50d"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34429b1a-acef-4888-8710-527fa591a50d"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34429b1a-acef-4888-8710-527fa591a50d.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34429b1a-acef-4888-8710-527fa591a50d.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PROSPER"
published: "2022-02-09"
---

# Gentoo - Fire Safety Maintenance & Inspection Services

Buyer: PROSPER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34429b1a-acef-4888-8710-527fa591a50d

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34429b1a-acef-4888-8710-527fa591a50d)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34429b1a-acef-4888-8710-527fa591a50d.json)

## Summary

Gentoo Group Ltd has initiated a procurement process for Fire Safety Maintenance & Inspection Services, managed by PROSPER. The tender, identified as NEP001-DN497363-26663855, targets the services of inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire-related systems across various properties in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, with a tender period that ended on 22 March 2021. The contract period spans from 27 September 2021 to 23 September 2028, with an allocated budget of £1,474,274.99 for the awarded lot, specifically for fire extinguishers and related services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in fire alarm installation, maintenance of fire suppression systems, and inspection of fire safety equipment would be well-positioned to compete for these contracts. Engaging with this procurement can help enhance business visibility and growth, particularly for firms looking to establish or strengthen their partnerships within the public sector in the North East.

## Notice

Gentoo Group Ltd (Gentoo) seeks to appoint up to Four Contractors (one per lot) to provide inspection, testing, servicing and planned / reactive maintenance of fire-related systems in relation to various properties owned and managed by Gentoo. * Lot 1 - Emergency Lighting, Fire Alarms, Auto Opening Vents, Sprinkler Systems * Lot 2 - Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets, Wet and Dry Risers, Fire Dampers & Refuse Chutes, Fire Hydrants, Fire Suppression System * Lot 3 - Automatic Doors * Lot 4 - Fire Door Inspections (Periodic) PROSPER is managing this Procurement on behalf of the Contracting Body. Additional information: The following Lots were withdrawn without award Lot 1 - Emergency Lighting, Fire Alarms, Auto Opening Vents, Sprinkler Systems Lot 3 - Automatic Doors Lot 4 - Fire Door Inspections (Periodic)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5608632b-fcc9-4f0d-977e-d062212d6b4b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2021 - 23 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,473,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,474,274 |
| 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 | PROSPER |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE28 9NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Tynemouth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPERT FIRE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 44115500 - Sprinkler systems
- 44221220 - Fire doors
- 44482000 - Fire-protection devices
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
- 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2022 at 17:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5608632b-fcc9-4f0d-977e-d062212d6b4b
- 16 Feb 2021 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be50fbb7-3063-46ab-99ae-ae219ff2dea8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5608632b-fcc9-4f0d-977e-d062212d6b4b
  9th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be50fbb7-3063-46ab-99ae-ae219ff2dea8
  16th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a993c434-ccee-ea11-8104-005056b64545
  Access to Tender Documents

## Notice URLs

- http://prosper.uk.com/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34429b1a-acef-4888-8710-527fa591a50d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34429b1a-acef-4888-8710-527fa591a50d.json.