--- title: "STC1155 Provision of Critical Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0330b4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0330b4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0330b4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0330b4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS AND THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, ACTING JOINTLY" published: "2022-04-29" --- # STC1155 Provision of Critical Services Buyer: THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS AND THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, ACTING JOINTLY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0330b4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0330b4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0330b4.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "STC1155 Provision of Critical Services" is currently at the active tender stage. It is being conducted by The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons, located in London, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the services industry, specifically classified as safety consultancy services (CPV code 79417000). The submission deadline for bids is set for 27 May 2022, and the awarded contract will span approximately five years, with potential renewal options starting from January 2027. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in safety consultancy, particularly those experienced in managing safety compliance, audits, and documentation within complex systems. Companies that provide services related to high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) electrical systems, steam and pressure systems, and confined space operations will be well-suited to compete. Participation in this contract could lead to long-term engagements due to its extended duration and renewal potential, allowing businesses to establish a sustainable relationship with a prominent public sector client. ## Notice The supplier will be required to manage the assessments, appointment and re-appointment of new and existing Authorised Persons (AP's) using the current Safety Rules to ensure on-going compliance. The disciplines involved include HV; LV (complex systems and generation); Steam and Pressure Systems; Confined Spaces; POL (35 second fuel oil); work at height and on roofs; and access to and work in confined and restricted spaces.They will also undertake audits of the AP's and the use of the safety documentation and report to Parliamentary Estates stating how compliantly it is being operated and managed and identifying aspects requiring improvement.The Authorised Engineers will review recent examples of safety documentation raised by AP's and will report on these in terms of their accuracy completeness and adequacy to meet the requirements of the Safety Rules.The appointed Consultancy will also undertake a fundamental review of the existing Safety Rules, Procedures, Permit to Work System ### Lot Information Lot 1 The supplier will be required to manage the assessments, appointment and re-appointment of new and existing Authorised Persons (AP's) using the current Safety Rules to ensure on-going compliance. The disciplines involved include HV; LV (complex systems and generation); Steam and Pressure Systems; Confined Spaces; POL (35 second fuel oil); work at height and on roofs; and access to and work in confined and restricted spaces.They will also undertake audits of the AP's and the use of the safety documentation and report to Parliamentary Estates stating how compliantly it is being operated and managed and identifying aspects requiring improvement.The Authorised Engineers will review recent examples of safety documentation raised by AP's and will report on these in terms of their accuracy completeness and adequacy to meet the requirements of the Safety Rules.The appointed Consultancy will also undertake a fundamental review of the existing Safety Rules, Procedures, Permit to Work Systems and documentation. It is anticipated that this review will identify changes to the Safety Rules, Documentation and Procedures and result in them being more consistent and easier to use. The forms and supplementary documents by which are an integral part of the system documentation are also to be reviewed. Renewal: From January 2027 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011269-2022 | | 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 | 29 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 27 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | From 2027 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £425,000 | | 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 | THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS AND THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, ACTING JOINTLY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 0AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI32 Westminster | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79417000 - Safety consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2022 at 16:35 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011269-2022 - 26 Apr 2022 at 17:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010774-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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