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title: "UK SBS FM16178 Fire Alarm Upgrade at British Antarctic Survey (BAS), Cambridge"
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# UK SBS FM16178 Fire Alarm Upgrade at British Antarctic Survey (BAS), Cambridge

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e338678-d6ad-4dd0-a172-419f0817f1e3

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking bids for the FM16178 Fire Alarm Upgrade project at the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having successfully concluded the tender submissions. The tender was published on 23rd November 2016, with a closing date for bids on 16th December 2016. This project involves replacing the existing site-wide fire alarm system with a new Gent by Honeywell Vigilon system and includes integration with the existing central service fire alarm systems.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the fire safety and security industry to expand their services, particularly those specialising in alarm systems, commercial fire safety, and installation services. Companies experienced in complex installation projects, especially in occupied environments like research facilities, will find themselves well-suited for this contract. The hiring organization encourages potential suppliers to visit the site prior to submitting their bids to better understand the project's operational constraints.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 11.00 HOURS ON 16/12/2016 The British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge, is part of the Natural Environment Research Council. The primary use for the site is polar scientific research, and therefore the site contains many laboratories, cold rooms, workshops, as well as office accommodation This site is occupied 24 hours a day. All buildings will be occupied throughout the works. The Contractor must take all reasonable care not to interfere with all other activities on the site. Project Replacement of the current site fire alarm system with an up to date Vigilon addressable system on a point for point detector and fire panel basis. To bring in line with current works upgrading the Central services fire alarm. Full information regarding this requirement is contained within the attachments. The Tenderers are recommended to visit the site - by appointment only - before submitting their Tender to acquaint themselves with local conditions, means of access, the full extent and character of the Works and any other matters which might affect the execution of the Works. No claim will be allowed on the grounds of lack of understanding of the conditions under which the work will be executed, the character of the work and all that is involved in carrying out this Contract. Description of the Works The works comprise of replacing the existing site wide fire alarm for a New Gent by Honeywell Vigilon system, on a like for like basis utilising the existing wiring and loop layout. Integrating with the new system installed in central services. * Replacement of Slave Primary Panel in SB1 and Repeater Panel in SB2. * Replacement off all detectors, beacons and Manual Call points. * Replacement of all Sounders, with 3 tone capability. * Commissioning and testing. * Link the fire system with nimbus Gateway and 'Redcare' Where practicable, existing infrastructure shall be utilised to keep invasive works to a minimum. It is likely a few small areas will require alteration to wiring. In addition to the like for like replacement additional work is required and should be included regarding the provision of automatic fire detection to comply with L1. Please see the attachments for the full information regarding the requirement. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57fefb47-ebfd-437a-bf0b-61ebe229fd70 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,332 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUNFISH SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2017 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57fefb47-ebfd-437a-bf0b-61ebe229fd70
- 2 Dec 2016 at 15:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6672da18-db66-4f1a-962d-bd593298fcc2
- 23 Nov 2016 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6672da18-db66-4f1a-962d-bd593298fcc2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57fefb47-ebfd-437a-bf0b-61ebe229fd70
  30th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6672da18-db66-4f1a-962d-bd593298fcc2
  2nd December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b2b5bce-ee91-4e7e-a577-07f59ddf1f60
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c2bc7bf-1787-49ee-bc4f-31ec027b1e4a
  FM16178 Fire Alarm Upgrade BAS ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/801eb5fd-f195-41a3-bb19-35e0776fba7c
  FM16178 Fire Alarm Upgrade BAS ITQQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55c41022-031c-441d-ae20-7e1bef58c447
  AW4.1 ECSC
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d04f6b0-44ac-4097-91d3-fa6f01f15923
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0500110-bacc-419d-be24-55e9ea7c9d50
  FM16178 Fire Alarm Upgrade BAS v2 ITQ Invitation to Quote

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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