--- title: "2324-0028 Testing and Maintenance of Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Emergency Lighting" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c19e0e76-79ec-4104-8f94-8128e51cbfcc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c19e0e76-79ec-4104-8f94-8128e51cbfcc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c19e0e76-79ec-4104-8f94-8128e51cbfcc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c19e0e76-79ec-4104-8f94-8128e51cbfcc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ISLINGTON COUNCIL" published: "2024-07-04" --- # 2324-0028 Testing and Maintenance of Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Emergency Lighting Buyer: ISLINGTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c19e0e76-79ec-4104-8f94-8128e51cbfcc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c19e0e76-79ec-4104-8f94-8128e51cbfcc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c19e0e76-79ec-4104-8f94-8128e51cbfcc.json) ## Summary The Islington Council is inviting tenders for a contract titled "2324-0028 Testing and Maintenance of Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Emergency Lighting". The contract falls under the repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment category. The procurement stage is currently open for an open procedure (above threshold), with a tender period ending on 5th August 2024. The contract period is planned to start on 31st October 2024 and end on 31st October 2028. The total contract value is £4,235,000, and the buying organization is Islington Council located in London, United Kingdom. This tender opportunity presents potential for business growth in the service sector, particularly for companies specializing in fire protection equipment, fire detection systems, emergency lighting maintenance, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the council's interest in providing opportunities for smaller businesses. Business entities focusing on firefighting equipment repair and maintenance are encouraged to participate in this procurement process to win and fulfil the contract requirements within specific timescales set by the council. ## Notice Background The council is a landlord to around 35,000 council tenants and leaseholders living in homes located across the borough. As a landlord the council is responsible for ensuring the provision of safe and fully operational fire safety and firefighting equipment located on council housing estates and blocks. The council is seeking to appoint two (2) specialist suppliers, one (1) supplier to cover the fire protection element of the contract, which entails firefighting equipment (Lot 1) and another to cover fire detection and emergency lighting (Lot 2), with multi-skilled electricians and engineers to support the in-house team in providing a high-quality service including the internal and external work carried out in residential properties and communal areas. The requirement Appointed suppliers will support the council's in-house teams in providing efficient, effective, customer-focused fire protection, detection and emergency lighting services. They will maintain the fire installations and carry out all necessary testing, servicing and repairs in residential buildings (including estate blocks) and community and reception centres, ensuring all installations are efficient and in safe working conditions. The scope of this contract includes all types of servicing, testing and repair of the fire protection, detection and emergency lighting equipment, in line with a scheduled programme of works and the Cyclical Testing Maintenance Team's guidance and recommendations. For the fire protection contract (Lot 1), the examples of equipment included in the scope, (but not limited to, are: * passenger lifts, which are designed for use by firefighters or for evacuation in the event of a fire * portable firefighting equipment * dry and wet rising mains, which are used by the fire service in the event of a fire in a building * sprinkler systems For the fire detection and emergency lighting contract (Lot 2), the examples of equipment included in the scope, but not limited to, are: * fire alarm systems * smoke control and venting systems * emergency lighting systems Suppliers are expected to respond and complete work orders to a satisfactory standard within specific timescales, provide efficient and accurate paperwork, promptly submit accounts and immediately respond to any complaints received, all to ensure the council remains compliant with all relevant statutory requirements. Lots This services contract is being divided in to two (2) lots. Lot 1 covers the fire protection, and Lot 2 the fire detection element of this contract. Suppliers can apply for both lots but can be awarded only one (1) contract even if their tender is Most Economically Advantageous for both lots. If the supplier applies for both lots, they must include a statement indicating which lot is their preferred choice. Should the same supplier achieve the highest score for both lots, they will be awarded the contract for the preferred Lot, and the contract for the other ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cfa60d4-6050-4545-8a33-ddb01a7aafb9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,235,000 | | 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 | ISLINGTON COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N1 2UD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | St Mary's & St James' | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment ## Release History - 4 Jul 2024 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cfa60d4-6050-4545-8a33-ddb01a7aafb9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cfa60d4-6050-4545-8a33-ddb01a7aafb9 4th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3e41c510-ec39-ef11-812d-005056b64545 see London Tenders Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.islington.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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