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title: "Design Supply and Installation of L1 Fire Alarm at Upham Road (OK4U) Adult Training Centre Swindon"
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# Design Supply and Installation of L1 Fire Alarm at Upham Road (OK4U) Adult Training Centre Swindon

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43e841e0-503f-4f70-8890-1de3f48e7ac7

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council is seeking qualified contractors for the "Design Supply and Installation of L1 Fire Alarm at Upham Road Adult Training Centre" in Swindon, England. The procurement, currently in the Award stage, is a significant works project within the electrical installation industry, with a value of £60,000. The contract term spans 10 weeks, commencing on 7th March 2022 and concluding on 13th May 2022. Suppliers were required to submit their RFQ responses by 19th November 2021, and site visits were offered between 26th and 28th October 2021 to ensure bidders understood the project’s specific requirements amidst the operational nature of the centre.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and fire alarm system installations. Companies with experience in designing, supplying, and installing fire alarm systems, in adherence to British Standards (BS5839-1), will find this project particularly suited to their capabilities. Given the emphasis on operational continuity during installation, contractors with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance and project management will be well-positioned to compete effectively.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced contractors as a specialist to undertake the design supply and installation of a L1 Fire Alarm and subsequent strip out of the existing fire alarm system at Upham Road Adult Training Centre (OK4U) Upham Road Swindon SN3 1DH. Project description The contractor will be required to undertake the following works which is more particularly detailed in the RFQ documentation with a brief outline below: * Design of the new system and preparation of all drawings * Submission of building control application for the work * Supply and Installation of L1 Fire Alarm complete * Strip out of existing fire alarm system complete * Any other associated works Bidders attention is specifically drawn to the fact that the centre operates 5 days a week and will remain operational throughout the completion of the works and this should be taken in to consideration when pricing. The contractor is expected to have a detailed knowledge and understanding of BS5839-1, the Building Regulations and any other relevant regulations and best practices as applicable to this project. Full details relating to the Works are provided in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) tender documents. The contract term will be for 10 weeks It is recommended that contractors visit the site to ensure familiarity with the site and work requirements prior to submitting a RFQ for this work. Site visits are available on Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th October 2021 only and an appointment needs to be requested via messaging in ProContract. Contractors will only be able to visit the site by appointment only. Full details relating to the Works are provided in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com RFQ clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal, including the project reference and title clearly in the Subject title, by 9th November 2021, 12:00:00 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically via Messaging in ProContract tender portal. RFQ responses are required to be submitted no later than Friday 19th November 2021 15:00:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this project has been advertised on Contracts Finder/ other web portals, however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project ID: DN 575847

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbb9bc4c-d6e2-45f4-927f-3d009cd97add |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2022 - 13 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,114 |
| 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SURESERVE FIRE & ELECTRICAL (FORMALLY ALLIED PROTECTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2022 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbb9bc4c-d6e2-45f4-927f-3d009cd97add
- 13 Oct 2021 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884d6cb8-b694-47a4-90e1-cf6f25f55eff
- 13 Oct 2021 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bacd4db8-99ab-4c05-b691-2756bc5753d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbb9bc4c-d6e2-45f4-927f-3d009cd97add
  23rd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884d6cb8-b694-47a4-90e1-cf6f25f55eff
  13th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bacd4db8-99ab-4c05-b691-2756bc5753d7
  13th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=a11ff594-292c-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  To register your interest in this opportunity and obtain any additional information and documentation please log in or register (for free) at
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=a11ff594-292c-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  To register your interest in this opportunity and obtain any additional information and documentation please log in or register (for free) at

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swindon.gov.uk/
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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