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title: "Gas Suppression System Upgrade - AWARD"
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# Gas Suppression System Upgrade - AWARD

Buyer: BFI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b94f5350-3730-4e41-a01e-880d996d8ab9

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## Summary

The BFI has recently completed the procurement process for the "Gas Suppression System Upgrade" at the John Paul Getty Jr Conservation Centre in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. This essential project, aimed at protecting the BFI’s vital National Collection of Film and Television, required replacing cylinders for three standalone gas suppression systems, along with necessary alterations to pipework and outlet nozzles. The open procedure tender commenced with a procurement period ending on 13th February 2025, with the contract running from 26th March 2025 to 30th June 2025. Direction Fire Ltd. was awarded the contract valued at £84,000 on 18th March 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the gas suppression and fire safety systems industry to engage in significant projects that safeguard valuable collections. Companies specialising in gas detection, pressure equipment, and related apparatus could find this contract particularly beneficial to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are encouraged to participate, could leverage such high-profile projects to enhance their market reputation and drive business growth.

## Notice

The John Paul Getty Jr Conservation Centre (known as Conservation Centre) in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire houses major elements of the BFI's irreplaceable National Collection of Film and Television (Stills Posters & Special Collections) meaning early detection and a quick reaction of any fire situation is critical to ensure the safety of this collection. This ITT seeks to find a contractor to replace the cylinders for 3 x Individual standalone gas suppression systems within three storage vaults along with any related alterations to pipework & outlet nozzles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1685aaa0-6aae-48ca-a59a-431afc1bd403 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,000 |
| 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 | BFI |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1T 1LN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIRECTION FIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus
- 38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus
- 38543000 - Gas-detection equipment
- 39341000 - Gas pressure equipment
- 42123100 - Gas compressors

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1685aaa0-6aae-48ca-a59a-431afc1bd403

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1685aaa0-6aae-48ca-a59a-431afc1bd403
  18th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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