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title: "SSC - BSTC002 - Inspection, Servicing and Maintenance of Drains and Pumps, Fire Fighting Equipment, Fire Suppression Systems and Security Systems"
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# SSC - BSTC002 - Inspection, Servicing and Maintenance of Drains and Pumps, Fire Fighting Equipment, Fire Suppression Systems and Security Systems

Buyer: SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3d418d8-dd86-4f31-8003-3f1860423314

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## Summary

Southend on Sea City Council has completed a public procurement process for the inspection, servicing, and maintenance of drains and pumps, fire fighting equipment, fire suppression systems, and security systems in public buildings and schools. The procurement was divided into four lots and has an industry classification spanning wastewater pumping, drainage works, burglar-alarm installation, firefighting equipment installation, and repair and maintenance services. The open procedure started in January 2024, with submissions closing in February 2024, and the contract period running from June 2024 to May 2027. The awarded contracts, totalling £1,162,461.03, were given to Blake Contractors Ltd, CCR Property Services Ltd, and Churches Fire Security Ltd, covering various maintenance and repair services across the relevant equipment categories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in maintenance and repair services, particularly those focusing on drainage systems, fire safety, and security systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially given the council's adherence to the JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition, which balances consistency with flexibility. This procurement process underscores the importance of SMEs in providing high-quality, reliable services while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and British standards, ultimately leading to sustained business growth and community service enhancements.

## Notice

Southend on Sea City Council are seeking to engage experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of servicing, responsive repairs and maintenance to Drainage and Pumps, Fire Fighting Equipment, Fire Suppression Systems and Security Systems including Alarms, Automatic Doors/Shutters within Public Buildings and Schools in the City. This procurement has been divided into 4 lots: Lot 1 is for the appointment of an experience drainage contractor for the provision of cyclical planned maintenance, responsive repairs and maintenance to drainage systems and water/sewage pumps under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition. The Council are seeking to appoint one contractor for this Lot. Lot 3 is for the appointment of an accredited/ compliant Fire Suppression service provider for the provision of cyclical inspection, testing and responsive repairs to Fire Suppression systems under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition. The Council are seeking to appoint one contractor for this Lot. Lot 4 is for the appointment of an accredited Security System contractor for the provision of cyclical inspection, testing and responsive repairs to intruder systems including CCTV and Automatic Doors/Shutters under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition. The Council are seeking to appoint one contractor for this Lot. The aim of the contracts is to provide quality services to responsive repairs and planned maintenance by suitably qualified engineers. Objectives include adhering to priority response time and managing a planned maintenance programme. The main outcomes are to ensure reliable suitably accredited and qualified contractors are in place to ensure the equipment remains reliable and compliant to relevant H&S legislation and British standards. All criteria are set out in the tender documents and the supplier questionnaire available to download on https://procontract.due-north.com - Reference no. DN704699. All clarifications and responses must be submitted via the portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b627c135-74c5-45e9-afe2-6ad26ddde2f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,176,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,162,461 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BLAKE CONTRACTORS; CCR PROPERTY SERVICES; CHURCHES FIRE SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45232431 - Wastewater pumping station
- 45232452 - Drainage works
- 45312200 - Burglar-alarm system installation work
- 45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
- 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b627c135-74c5-45e9-afe2-6ad26ddde2f8
- 12 Jan 2024 at 07:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6e9274-3692-4f05-9e80-91a1e4a4bbca
- 6 Jan 2024 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69311b7e-9885-4225-9b70-f61bc9722785

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b627c135-74c5-45e9-afe2-6ad26ddde2f8
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6e9274-3692-4f05-9e80-91a1e4a4bbca
  12th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69311b7e-9885-4225-9b70-f61bc9722785
  6th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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