--- title: "(NU/1717) - Upgrade or Replacement, and Maintenance, of a Fire Alarm Monitoring System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02de70" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02de70" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02de70.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02de70.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE T/A NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-09-08" --- # (NU/1717) - Upgrade or Replacement, and Maintenance, of a Fire Alarm Monitoring System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE T/A NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02de70 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02de70) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02de70.json) ## Summary The University of Newcastle upon Tyne (t/a Newcastle University) is currently seeking expressions of interest for the tender titled "(NU/1717) - Upgrade or Replacement, and Maintenance, of a Fire Alarm Monitoring System". This project falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. The tender is in the planning stage, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 11th October 2021 at 12:00 PM and the final submission of tenders due by 15th October 2021 at the same time. The procurement method being employed is the open procedure, with active participation welcomed from suppliers. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical and fire alarm systems, particularly those with expertise in upgrading and maintaining system integrations. Companies meeting the accreditation requirements such as BAFE, FIA, and NICEIC will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful bidders will play a crucial role in ensuring the University maintains a reliable and modern fire alarm monitoring system, positioning them as key contributors to the safety infrastructure of educational premises. Furthermore, the potential for renewal upon expiry or termination offers extended business growth opportunities within this sector. ## Notice The University wishes to appoint a suitable Contractor to upgrade or replace the eBMS system, to an agreed plan and programme, resulting in a single fire alarm monitoring system to allow users to control and monitor all the fire alarm systems in the building or Campus as well as providing an open platform for integration of other systems on site. To include but not limited to: * maintaining both the existing systems whilst upgrading eBMS to CrossTalk 3, or replacing the eBMS system; * migrating the Bold system to the new fire alarm monitoring system; * interfacing the new system directly with Planon to allow defects to be raised automatically direct to the fire alarm service company without the need for helpdesk intervention; * interfacing the new system directly with CCTV and intruder alarm systems / security software; * developing the new system to raise an automatic defect request to service providers or internal teams for all alarms; * maintenance and expansion of the new fire alarm monitoring system; * Provision of training and system/user documentation in Microsoft Office and PDF formats. A smooth changeover of equipment and systems is required to make sure that monitoring continues to operate correctly and that there will be no down time or risk to business through a failure to maintain alarm delivery. The University is relying on Contractor's expertise and knowledge of the appropriate systems and hardware to identify all requirements and costs for the Contract. Documents can be accessed free of charge on the University's e-tender system at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login All enquiries and questions regarding this tender should be submitted through the e-tender system The deadline for receipt of tenders is 15th October 2021 12pm. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University wishes to appoint a suitable Contractor to upgrade or replace the eBMS system, to an agreed plan and programme, resulting in a single fire alarm monitoring system to allow users to control and monitor all the fire alarm systems in the building or Campus as well as providing an open platform for integration of other systems on site. To include but not limited to: * maintaining both the existing systems whilst upgrading eBMS to CrossTalk 3, or replacing the eBMS system; * migrating the Bold system to the new fire alarm monitoring system; * interfacing the new system directly with Planon to allow defects to be raised automatically direct to the fire alarm service company without the need for helpdesk intervention; * interfacing the new system directly with CCTV and intruder alarm systems / security software; * developing the new system to raise an automatic defect request to service providers or internal teams for all alarms; * maintenance and expansion of the new fire alarm monitoring system; * Provision of training and system/user documentation in Microsoft Office and PDF formats. A smooth changeover of equipment and systems is required to make sure that monitoring continues to operate correctly and that there will be no down time or risk to business through a failure to maintain alarm delivery. The University is relying on Contractor's expertise and knowledge of the appropriate systems and hardware to identify all requirements and costs for the Contract. Documents can be accessed free of charge on the University's e-tender system at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login All enquiries and questions regarding this tender should be submitted through the e-tender system The deadline for receipt of tenders is 15th October 2021 12pm. Options: Option to extend for 1 further period of 1 year Renewal: Expected to renew upon expiry/termination. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022273-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE T/A NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 7RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work - 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations ## Release History - 8 Sep 2021 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022273-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://procontract.due-north.com/login - https://www.ncl.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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