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title: "Service Contract for the Maintenance of Electronic Smoke Ventilation Windows, Fire Extinguishers & Dry Risers"
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buyer: "BUCKS NEW UNIVERSITY"
published: "2018-06-08"
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# Service Contract for the Maintenance of Electronic Smoke Ventilation Windows, Fire Extinguishers & Dry Risers

Buyer: BUCKS NEW UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-777d7575-bccd-4cab-9a48-97e428d03af5

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## Summary

Bucks New University is inviting tenders for a service contract concerning the maintenance of Electronic Smoke Ventilation Windows, Fire Extinguishers, and Dry Risers. The procurement is classified under the repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment, with an estimated total contract value ranging from £50,000 to £70,000, excluding VAT. The tender closed on 8th June 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 1st August 2018, with a duration of three years and the potential for a two-year extension. Interested suppliers were required to visit the university campuses to assess any risks impacting their submissions prior to tendering. This procurement followed an open procedure and is not classified as recurrent.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in facilities management, fire safety services, or maintenance of electronic systems. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive maintenance for electronic smoke ventilation systems, firefighting equipment, and related safety services would be well-positioned to compete. As the university manages a large number of fire extinguishers and dry riser systems across multiple campuses, contractors able to demonstrate expertise in compliance with statutory safety regulations such as the 'Building Regulations 2000' and 'Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005' will find this venture particularly advantageous for business growth.

## Notice

***As of 8th June 2018, this contract has now been awarded*** Tenders are invited from interested parties for the service contract for the maintenance of Electronic Smoke Ventilation Windows, Fire Extinguishers & Dry Risers. Suppliers can bid for all or separately for any of the below service contracts: 1) Electronic Smoke Ventilation Windows: To supply a price for the Service Contract for the electronic smoke ventilation windows and associated controls across our main High Wycombe campus, Hughenden Student Village, Windsor House, University Campus Aylesbury Vale (UCAV) to comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation including the 'Building Regulations 2000' and the 'Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The University will require a minimum of 1 (one) service visit per year. 2) Fire Extinguishers: To supply a price for the Service Contract for the fire extinguishers, fire blankets and hose reels across our Main High Wycombe campus, Uxbridge campus, University Campus Aylesbury Vale (UCAV), Brook Street Halls of Residence, Hughenden Student Village, Windsor House and Missenden Abbey to comply with BS 5306-3: 2017. There are currently approximately 860+ fire extinguishers and 150+ fire blankets across all sites. The University will require a minimum of 2 (two) service visits per year. 3) Dry Risers: To supply a price for the Service Contract for the maintenance and servicing of the dry riser fire hydrant systems including emergency breakdown and attendance across our main High Wycombe campus, Uxbridge campus, Brook Street Halls of Residence, Hughenden Student Village, Windsor House and University Campus Aylesbury Vale (UCAV). There are approximately 18 dry riser fire hydrant systems across all sites. The University will require a minimum of 2 (two) service visits per year. The successful contractors will be invited to enter a contract for an initial 3 (three) year period beginning on Wednesday 1st August 2018 with the option of an extension for a further period of up to 2 (two) years at yearly intervals subject to review of the continued successful performance of the contract. The decision of whether to take up the extension option will be down to the absolute discretion of the University. The estimated total value of the contract (all three combined) over its duration (including the extension option if this is taken up) is PS50,000 - PS70,000 excluding VAT. It is essential that Tenderers visit the University campus prior to submitting their tender submission in order to ascertain all the necessary information as to risk which may affect their tender sum. Additional information: Additional information on how to apply for this contract https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/Tenders/Current Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the University at any time. Please note the ITT documents will be made available on the portal w/c 23rd April 2018 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd5f0b93-0494-45be-8beb-f0c8b69506b4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | BUCKS NEW UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | *** |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP11 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Wycombe |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2018 at 11:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd5f0b93-0494-45be-8beb-f0c8b69506b4
- 20 Apr 2018 at 16:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd5f0b93-0494-45be-8beb-f0c8b69506b4
- 17 Apr 2018 at 10:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd5f0b93-0494-45be-8beb-f0c8b69506b4
- 17 Apr 2018 at 10:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd5f0b93-0494-45be-8beb-f0c8b69506b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd5f0b93-0494-45be-8beb-f0c8b69506b4
  8th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/Home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/Tenders/Current

## Provenance

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