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title: "(NU/1536) Fire Detection System Services"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
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# (NU/1536) Fire Detection System Services

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d740749-649b-4d18-bd69-456d3d9c0ebe

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Newcastle University involves the contract for Fire Detection System Services (reference NU/1536), which is currently in the Award stage. This contract seeks a provider for planned preventative maintenance and breakdown cover for the university’s fire detection systems, with a total contract value of £700,000 and a minimum threshold of £420,000. The contract period is from 31 March 2020 to 17 February 2024, following the tender submission deadline which was on 5 February 2020. The required services fall under the CPV classification of repair and maintenance services of building installations, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. All activities will be based in the North East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in fire safety and maintenance services. Given the substantial contract value, SMEs with experience in delivering managed maintenance contracts, particularly for fire detection systems, would be well-placed to compete. The expectation of ongoing service and the requirement for trained personnel highlight a demand for companies that can demonstrate expertise and reliability in the sector. Additionally, the mandatory site visit could allow businesses to showcase their capabilities directly to the buyer, enhancing their chances of winning the contract.

## Notice

The contractor is required to provide planned preventative maintenance and breakdown cover of the University's various fire detection systems as defined in the invitation to tender document. The contractor will be expected to service and maintain the University's entire fire detection system, as detailed in the asset list provided with the ITT, ensuring all equipment is maintained to current levels of condition and performance as recommended within BS5839-1:2017. The contractor will provide of all materials, equipment, spare parts and suitably trained personnel to ensure maintenance is carried out to the manufacturer's recommended specifications. Within 3 months of entering into a contract with Newcastle University, the appointed contractor will undertake and complete a due diligence exercise to confirm the accuracy of the asset list and update drawings (including confirmation that the device identities and locations correspond with panel drawings) and zone charts are correct; discrepancies to the asset list and/or drawings are to be updated to the University within this 3 month period. MCP location drawings for buildings will also be included.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a813775b-2772-47f9-8224-5fb227123783 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 1 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £243,560 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFETY CHECKED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2020 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a813775b-2772-47f9-8224-5fb227123783
- 17 Dec 2019 at 09:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b81310c-75dd-496e-8048-e167df0a53f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a813775b-2772-47f9-8224-5fb227123783
  29th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b81310c-75dd-496e-8048-e167df0a53f7
  17th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=64a48a64-a70b-ea11-80fb-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

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