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title: "Fire Alarm Upgrade for the BFI National Archive"
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# Fire Alarm Upgrade for the BFI National Archive

Buyer: BFI  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbc6d90b-fb18-4736-bcf4-31ffb7880e6c

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## Summary

The BFI (British Film Institute) has initiated a tender for the "Fire Alarm Upgrade for the BFI National Archive", targeting services in the fire safety industry. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with bids accepted until 24th November 2021. The successful contractor will be responsible for designing, installing, and commissioning a fully addressable fire and aspirating smoke detection system at the BFI's Conservation Centre in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. The project aims to replace an outdated fire alarm system to better protect the important collections housed within the centre. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in fire alarm systems and fire-detection technologies. Companies with capabilities in designing and implementing advanced fire safety solutions will find this tender particularly suitable. Given the critical nature of the project, businesses that demonstrate innovative approaches and proven reliability in delivering fire safety services will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The BFI is the custodian of one of the largest and most important collections of film and television in the World. 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 design, install and commission a complete fully addressable fire & aspirating smoke detection system(s) to replace the current single wire conventional fire alarm system which dates to the build of the site between late 1980s and early 1990s. Additional information: To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current , where you will need to register, if you haven't already, and express an interest in this opportunity to access the relevant documents. Please note expressions of interest will only be accepted via the portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8bc09cc-6295-4c2b-b261-c946600c90a4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2021 at 17:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8bc09cc-6295-4c2b-b261-c946600c90a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8bc09cc-6295-4c2b-b261-c946600c90a4
  16th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current

## Provenance

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