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title: "GB-Bristol: Support of CO2 bottles connected to Fire Detection and Suppression Systems at Defence Munitions Beith and Gosport"
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# GB-Bristol: Support of CO2 bottles connected to Fire Detection and Suppression Systems at Defence Munitions Beith and Gosport

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, OTHER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbdab265-29d4-4f3f-8018-ead1f8ae5f4c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking tenders for the maintenance and support of CO2 bottles associated with Fire Detection and Suppression Systems at Defence Munitions Beith, Ayrshire and Defence Munitions Gosport, Hampshire. The contract, valued at £113,000, is expected to span three years with an option for an additional two years. Interested bidders must submit their expressions of interest by 12pm on 26th April 2018, with the contract start date projected for 7th May 2018. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on fire-detection systems and CO2 fire-extinguishing equipment within the framework of an open procurement method.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in fire safety services, especially those capable of conducting inspections, providing maintenance, and managing CO2 refill and repair processes. Suppliers that conform to the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 would be particularly well suited for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority is open to engaging with a diverse range of suppliers capable of meeting the technical requirements outlined in the tender documents.

## Notice

The Defence Munitions Commercial team (The Authority) has a potential future requirement for maintenance and support of CO2 canisters. The requirement is to provide maintenance support for CO2 canisters that are connected to the Fire Detection and Suppression Systems on site at Defence Munitions Beith, Ayrshire and Defence Munitions Gosport, Hampshire. The support will cover an annual inspection of all systems at both sites and also include the creation and updates of Written Schemes of Examinations (WSE) for the systems. The Authority also requires potential bidders to be able to repair, refill and replace CO2 bottles as and when required. Bidders must be fully compliant with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 and with Regulation 8 of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 in regard to Written Schemes of Examination. The requirement will likely be a 3 year contract with a further 2 years of options. Please note the period of work dates specified are subject to change. Please submit your Expressions of Interest to Andrew.Thompson513@mod.gov.uk by 12pm 26/04/2018. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Bristol: Support of CO2 bottles connected to Fire Detection and Suppression Systems at Defence Munitions Beith and Gosport'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28e503f3-5179-4787-a19c-6bfd83f9bd6b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 May 2018 - 6 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, OTHER |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 35111500 - Fire suppression system
- 39341000 - Gas pressure equipment
- 45343210 - CO2 fire-extinguishing equipment installation work
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2018 at 11:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28e503f3-5179-4787-a19c-6bfd83f9bd6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28e503f3-5179-4787-a19c-6bfd83f9bd6b
  19th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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