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title: "UOW559 - Portable Fire Equipment Service and Maintenance"
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# UOW559 - Portable Fire Equipment Service and Maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4373b394-f18b-4f66-ad5f-7c3f8fbcf83f

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## Summary

The University of Worcester is seeking bids for the contract titled "UOW559 - Portable Fire Equipment Service and Maintenance". This procurement falls under the industry category of Repair and Maintenance Services, specifically focusing on the servicing of fire extinguishers and related items across the university's estate in Worcester, West Midlands, UK. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with bids closing on 6th February 2017. The contract is structured into two lots: annual servicing of existing portable fire equipment and the supply and installation of additional equipment, with a contract period from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2019, and it follows an open procurement method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in fire safety services or equipment supply, particularly those that specialise in routine servicing and installation of fire protection products. Companies that can provide competitive annual maintenance services for portable fire equipment, or those offering training related to fire safety, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The option to split the contract into two lots also opens the door for multiple suppliers to engage, thereby increasing the potential for smaller firms to participate in the bidding process.

## Notice

The purpose of the contract is to provide routine service and maintenance of all portable fire equipment across the University of Worcester Estate to include Fire Extinguishers and a small number of Fire Blankets. In addition, the University has identified a list of commonly purchased items that may also be required as part of the contract. The contract will be split into 2 lots to cover these requirements, and the University has the right to award these as two separate contracts, and to more than one supplier if so required. Lot 1 - Servicing of all Portable Fire Equipment on an annual basis (1 service per year) Lot 2 - Supply and installation of additional equipment and training as required within the duration of the contract 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/917c3600-451a-45a3-8f30-9385650adab1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| 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 WORCESTER |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR2 6AJ |
| 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 | St Clement |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers
- 39525400 - Fire blankets
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2017 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/917c3600-451a-45a3-8f30-9385650adab1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/917c3600-451a-45a3-8f30-9385650adab1
  11th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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