--- title: "Fire alarm, Firefighting Equipment and Emergency Lighting servicing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35ed65bf-fd0c-4b0c-b5ca-71dfaa712d10" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35ed65bf-fd0c-4b0c-b5ca-71dfaa712d10" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35ed65bf-fd0c-4b0c-b5ca-71dfaa712d10.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35ed65bf-fd0c-4b0c-b5ca-71dfaa712d10.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-02" --- # Fire alarm, Firefighting Equipment and Emergency Lighting servicing Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35ed65bf-fd0c-4b0c-b5ca-71dfaa712d10 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35ed65bf-fd0c-4b0c-b5ca-71dfaa712d10) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35ed65bf-fd0c-4b0c-b5ca-71dfaa712d10.json) ## Summary Worcester City Council is inviting tenders for the servicing of fire alarms, firefighting equipment, and emergency lighting across various properties in Worcester, including public buildings, depots, offices, community centres, and historic parks. The contract, classified under repair and maintenance services (CPV code: 50000000), spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest through the Proactis Pro-Contract portal by 17 January 2025. This open procedure is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in maintaining fire safety systems within diverse property portfolios. Companies capable of providing bespoke services to unique historic and contemporary constructions will find this contract especially suitable. SMEs and VCSEs with experience in fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and firefighting equipment maintenance are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity, potentially expanding their client base and securing a steady stream of work over the contract period. ## Notice Following a measured term under the direction of Worcester City Council this contract involves undertaking, routine maintenance and minor works to the Fire Alarm Systems, Emergency Lighting Systems, Fire Extinguishers and Gas Suppression Systems in Worcester City Council properties. The service is described in the following categories: A - Fire Alarm Systems B - Emergency Lighting C - Fire Fighting Equipment * C1 - Fire Extinguishers * C2 - Dry Risers * C3 - Gas Suppression Systems Assets may be added or omitted over the course of the contract subject to requirements of the service. Properties and sites included in the service range from public buildings (mainly non-housing) and associated structures to depots, offices, community centres, car parks, allotments and communal areas within the local government boundaries of Worcester City Council. The buildings range from Listed Grade I & II, historic parks to contemporary construction. A number of the city's parks have Green Flag status. The Appointed contractor's experience should reflect the unique nature of the buildings and offer a bespoke service to the diverse and complex estate. The contract term will be a period of three years (1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028), with the option to the Council to extend for a further two years up to a maximum contract term of five years up until 31 March 2030. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ecd2c3e-5ecd-4546-b6be-68e5e4a8c37f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | 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 | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR1 2EY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Cathedral | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 2 Dec 2024 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ecd2c3e-5ecd-4546-b6be-68e5e4a8c37f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ecd2c3e-5ecd-4546-b6be-68e5e4a8c37f 2nd December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.worcester.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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