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title: "Project no. 1444 - Fire Alarm Installation at Prince Avenue Academy"
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# Project no. 1444 - Fire Alarm Installation at Prince Avenue Academy

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0b58cac-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Southend-on-sea Borough Council is seeking a contractor for the installation of a new fire alarm system at Prince Avenue Academy as part of Project 1444. This procurement is in the Award stage, following an open procedure, with a contract value of £30,000. The tender period closed on 14th June 2016, with the anticipated project commencement date set for 22nd July 2016. The work is expected to take around six weeks to complete, concluding by the end of August 2016. The project is located in Southend-On-Sea, England, within the category of alarm system and antenna installation work.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for local SMEs and VCSEs with experience in fire alarm systems. Eligible businesses, particularly those with UKAS certification for fire alarm installations, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Interested parties should have the capability to meet strict safety and insurance requirements, as compliance is essential for tender submission. This project offers a chance for eligible contractors to enhance their portfolio and gain valuable experience within the public sector.

## Notice

Southend Borough Council requires a contractor to provide a new fire alarm system at Prince Avenue Academy Comprehensive drawings and a specification will be issued to contractors who express an interest and the works will be carried out under a JCT Minor Works Contract. The Contractor shall be currently third-party certificated by a UKAS-certificated certification body to carry out work on a fire alarm system (such as the Loss Prevention Council's LPS 1014 scheme (see www.redbooklive.com) or the BAFE SP 203 Scheme). This is an insurance requirement. Evidence of certification shall be provided with the tender. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS SHALL INVALIDATE THE TENDER. Please submit your request to tender no later than 12 noon on 14th June 2016. We anticipate the tenders will be sent out on 14th June 2016 with a return date of 5th July 2016. If you do not receive the tender documents by the anticipated tender date please contact us. The proposed commencement date of this project is 22nd July 2016 and we anticipate a six week programme of works. Please express your interest with your full contact details to expressionsofinterest@southend.gov.uk quoting Project 1444 in the subject line. Please note: Your Expression of Interest may be overlooked if you do not quote the correct project number in the subject line.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0825b5e6-10cf-4d8f-9d6b-fd956605026b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2016 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2016 - 31 Aug 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6ER |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLAKE CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45312000 - Alarm system and antenna installation work

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0825b5e6-10cf-4d8f-9d6b-fd956605026b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0825b5e6-10cf-4d8f-9d6b-fd956605026b
  8th June 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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