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title: "FMM-20-043 - Maintenance, Recharging and Testing of Fire Extinguishers and Fire Fighting Equipment for the Education Authority"
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# FMM-20-043 - Maintenance, Recharging and Testing of Fire Extinguishers and Fire Fighting Equipment for the Education Authority

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b4e5

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## Summary

The Education Authority is conducting a procurement process titled "FMM-20-043 - Maintenance, Recharging and Testing of Fire Extinguishers and Fire Fighting Equipment." This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically in the field of firefighting equipment maintenance and is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The contract is currently at the award stage, with an active contract value of £800,000. The tender period ended on 25 June 2021, and the contract duration is set for two years, with possibilities for two additional 12-month extensions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety services, particularly those that can deliver comprehensive maintenance and testing of firefighting equipment. Companies with expertise in repair and maintenance services, backed by qualified and experienced staff, will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the potential for future extensions and participation from various educational bodies in Northern Ireland introduces further avenues for ongoing work, allowing businesses to establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

The EA invites tenders for the Maintenance, Recharging and Testing of Fire Extinguishers and Fire Fighting Equipment for a 2 (two) year Initial Period, with options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. It should be noted that the extension options may or may not be exercised. EA's intention is to award the contract to one Contractor capable of providing the service specification for the period of the contract to ensure that the fire fighting equipment is fully maintained and tested on a regular basis. EA and Libraries NI will require this service for immediate use but other bodies listed have the potential to use the contract going forward also.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The EA invites tenders for the Maintenance, Recharging and Testing of Fire Extinguishers and Fire Fighting Equipment for a 2 (two) year Initial Period, with options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. It should be noted that the extension options may or may not be exercised. EA's intention is to award the contract to one Contractor capable of providing the service specification for the period of the contract to ensure that the fire fighting equipment is fully maintained and tested on a regular basis. EA and Libraries NI will require this service for immediate use but other bodies listed have the potential to use the contract going forward also.

Options: This contract has the option to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020106-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | ARMAGH OBSERVATORY; ARMAGH PLANETARIUM; COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT; EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI; FE NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE SOUTH WEST COLLEGE; FE SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; LIBRARIES NI; MIDDLETOWN CENTRE FOR AUTISM; NI COUNCIL FOR INTEGRATED EDUCATION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Local authority | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Electoral ward | Navan |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D B MCLARNON FIRE PROTECTION AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 24951210 - Fire-extinguisher powder
- 24951230 - Fire-extinguisher charges
- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment
- 35111300 - Fire extinguishers
- 35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers
- 39525400 - Fire blankets
- 44482100 - Fire hoses
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020106-2021
- 25 May 2021 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011635-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

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