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title: "TfGM Radcliffe and Whitefield Metrolink Park and Ride - Linear Heat Detection System"
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# TfGM Radcliffe and Whitefield Metrolink Park and Ride - Linear Heat Detection System

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e99f5baf-9356-463e-8539-6fb98f8b5dec

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## Summary

Transport For Greater Manchester has awarded a contract for the installation of a linear heat detection system at their Radcliffe and Whitefield Metrolink Park and Ride locations. The contract falls under the industry category of Fire-detection systems, with a contract value of £143,097.38 GBP. The procurement method used was Other - Direct award, and the contract period is from 12th December 2023 to 24th May 2024, with the tender period ending on 7th September 2023.

This tender presents business opportunities for companies specialising in fire alarm systems and installations, particularly those experienced in providing Category L5 systems as per BS5839:2017 standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) entities are also encouraged to participate. Given the direct award nature of the contract and the focus on fire safety solutions, businesses with expertise in this field would be well-suited to compete and contribute to the successful completion of the project.

## Notice

TfGM were having fire alarm issues at two of its park and ride locations. After looking at the options available to provide a solution, it was proposed by fire consultants that a linear heat detection system shall be installed for fire detection to replace the manual call points in the car parks. The system is used is a Category L5 system in accordance with BS5839:2017 and has been agreed with the local authority's building control team together with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service as suitable for implementation. TfGM have a supplier that provides services to its various fire alarm systems and it was decided, due to the timeliness of these requirements and due to the estimated value of the works being below threshold, to direct award this contract to that supplier. Before doing so, a number of other suppliers were looked at (for benchmarking purposes and to ensure value for money was being obtained) and the solution put forward by the this supplier was found to be the best option available, thus confirming the decision to direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fc9f243-fa0f-402d-9fca-2a68e846cff5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2023 - 24 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £143,097 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £143,097 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCUTUM NORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2023 at 06:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fc9f243-fa0f-402d-9fca-2a68e846cff5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fc9f243-fa0f-402d-9fca-2a68e846cff5
  12th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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