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title: "Provision of Maintenance Services for Fire Alarm Systems and Fire Extinguishers to the University of Chester"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0316f8"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-10-20"
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# Provision of Maintenance Services for Fire Alarm Systems and Fire Extinguishers to the University of Chester

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0316f8

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## Summary

The University of Chester has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of Maintenance Services for Fire Alarm Systems and Fire Extinguishers. The University sought tenders through a 2 Stage Restricted Tender Procedure to ensure compliance with regulations and the continuous operation of its equipment. The contract covers maintenance services for Fire Alarm Systems and Fire Extinguishers, split into two Tender Lots. The University awarded the contract to Churches Fire Security Limited for both lots, with a total contract value of £650,000.

This tender by the University of Chester presents business opportunities for companies providing maintenance services for fire alarm systems and fire extinguishers. Suitable businesses looking to compete would include those specialising in repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment. The procurement stage for this tender was "Award," with a selective procurement method involving a Restricted procedure. Key dates include the contract award on 10th October 2022 and a submission deadline which occurred on 16th March 2022.

## Notice

This Award Notice follows the University of Chester seeking tenders through the 2 Stage Restricted Tender Procedure under The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 for the Provision of Maintenance Services for Fire Alarm Systems and Fire Extinguishers.The University of Chester needed to ensure it is compliant with legislation and most importantly has assurance on the continual and reliable operation of its equipment, for the protection of its staff, students, tenants and other personnel. The University therefore required Service Providers to supply the following maintenance services for its Fire Alarm Systems and Fire Extinguishers, in 2 Tender Lots.* Planned Maintenance* Minor Repair or Replacement* Emergency Reactive ResponsePlease note the values in this notice are rounded up. The FTS Contract Notice for this tender was 2022/S 000-004188 and an Amendment Notice was published 2022/S 000-007032.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Fire Alarm Systems Maintenance

Fire Alarm Systems Maintenance

Renewal: The initial contract is for 3 years with a review after each year and an option to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months

Lot 2 - Fire Extinguisher Maintenance

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance

Renewal: The initial contract is for 3 years, with a review after each year and an option to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029665-2022 |
| 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 | 20 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £650,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
- 35111300 - Fire extinguishers
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2022 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029665-2022
- 15 Mar 2022 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004188-2022
- 15 Mar 2022 at 16:02 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007032-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chester.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester

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