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title: "Fire Alarm and Related Life Safety Systems Testing, Inspection, Servicing, Repair and Minor Works"
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# Fire Alarm and Related Life Safety Systems Testing, Inspection, Servicing, Repair and Minor Works

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b91f

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is seeking a contractor for the tender titled "Fire Alarm and Related Life Safety Systems Testing, Inspection, Servicing, Repair and Minor Works". This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical installations. The tender is being conducted through a selective procurement method, and the associated activities are set to take place in the Winchester and Southampton areas. Key contract details indicate a total value of £3,500,000 and the tender period concluded on July 8, 2021, with a subsequent invitation date for the second stage of the procurement set for August 25, 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the maintenance and servicing sector, especially those specialising in electrical and mechanical systems. Companies with established credentials in safety regulations, quality assurance, and technical capability in fire alarm systems would be ideally suited to compete for this tender. Additionally, businesses prepared to provide 24-hour breakdown services and have suitable insurance coverage will have a competitive advantage. Engaging successfully with this tender may not only enhance a company's profile but also secure a long-term partnership with a prestigious educational institution.

## Notice

The University of Southampton, (The University), is a multi-campus educational and research organisation. Properties on the Estate range from highly serviced clean room complexes through laboratories, sports complexes, teaching facilities, halls of residencies to residential houses. The University requires that the Contractor tests, services and maintains all fire alarm systems and associated equipment within its Estate in accordance with this specification and the standards referred to in it. This specification and the standards referred to therein require the Contractor to execute the works in a safe and workmanlike manner. The main work undertaken by the Contractor shall cover: (i) Routine testing, inspection, servicing, repair and minor works to all systems in accordance with the current and applicable Regulations, Statutory standards, Codes of Practice and any other current legislation. (ii) Defect rectification and upgrade works as directed by the Contract Administrator to a maximum value of PS25,000.00 per order. Larger projects will be by way of a competitive quotation. (iii) Provide 24-hour Call-out breakdown service with maximum 2-hour response time. (iv) Account shall be taken of the University's additional requirements as outlined in Annex 1 of this tender document (v) Other tasks as instructed by the Contract Administrator.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Southampton, (The University), is a multi-campus educational and research organisation. Properties on the Estate range from highly serviced clean room complexes through laboratories, sports complexes, teaching facilities, halls of residencies to residential houses. The University requires that the Contractor tests services and maintains all fire alarm systems and associated equipment within its Estate in accordance with this specification and the standards referred to in it. The Works comprise the testing, inspection, servicing, repair and minor works of University fire alarm systems and associated equipment within the Contract area of all systems in accordance with the current and applicable Regulations, Statutory standards, Codes of Practice and any other current legislation. Defect rectification and upgrade works as directed by the Contract Administrator to a maximum value of PS25,000.00 per order. Larger projects will be by way of a competitive quotation. Provide 24-hour Call-out breakdown service with maximum 2-hour response time. Account shall be taken of the University's additional requirements as outlined in Annex 1 of this tender document (Qualifications to BS5839:2019 and extras). Other tasks as instructed by the Contract Administrator. Supply, if so requested on parts and equipment. Note: i. The Advanced Fire Panels and Apollo peripheral devices form the bulk of this contract however the full list of systems to be included in the contract is found in Schedule 5 - Systems Asset Listing. ii. The successful service provider will be required from time to time to sub-contract with prime contractors for commissioning and other services related to new building contracts.

Renewal: This contract is subject to renewal upon expiry of the initial term and any possible extensions. Details surrounding the contract term can be found within File 2 of tender documentation - Selection Stage Scope, Guidance and Instructions (section2.6). The formal renewal process surrounding this contract will take place prior to the full contract term ending. At this point, a new service provider will be formally procured to resume contractual performance before the next scheduled iteration of this service requirement continues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008350-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Estimated timing for further notices to be published: This contract is subject to renewal upon expiry of the initial term and/or any possible extensions thereafter. Specific details surrounding the contract term can be found within File 2 - Selection Stage Scope, Guidance and Instructions (section 2.6) of the tender documentation. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | £3,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PREMIER FIRE SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2022 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008350-2022
- 7 Jun 2021 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012718-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.soton.ac.uk
- http://www.southampton.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home
- https://www.southampton.ac.uk

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