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title: "Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034d33"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034d33.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-07-01"
---

# Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034d33

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is seeking bids for the "Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment". This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment, classified under CPV code 50413200. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with crucial documentation to be submitted by 17:00 BST on 22nd July 2022. The services will be delivered across the UK, and interested parties are encouraged to contact NSS for further information.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety, maintenance, and related services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in compliance with current fire safety legislation, as well as those capable of supplying relevant certifications, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enable firms to expand their presence in the public sector and build long-term relationships with a key health service provider in Scotland.

## Notice

The Contractor is required to maintain service, repair, modify and replace where required all fire fighting equipment across the whole of the Participating Authority's estate including portable fire fighting equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers and fire blankets),gas suppression, hydrants and dry risers and to ensure that all records of equipment are up-to-date and relevant. The Contractor shall ensure full compliance with all current Fire Safety Legislation and guidance including but not limited to the following: The Fire ( Scotland ) Act 2005 as Amended; The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006; Scottish Health Technical Memorandum , Firecode 81 - 85; and BS 5306-9 2017 Recharging of Portable Fire Extinguishers; BS 750:2012 (for hydrants); BS 9990:2015 and BS 5306 part 1 (for risers): In addition to these requirements all equipment must be kite marked and CE marked as required in Scotland. The Contractor will ensure that, in the course of providing the services and any other advice or recommendations, the Participating Authority is not in breach of any legislation, regulations and SHTMs. Where required by the Participating Authority representative, the Contractor will ensure that the Contractor operatives entering any Participating Authority site are Disclosure Scotland or PVG Scheme cleared. When requested, the Contractor must provide details or copies of the following: BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) & certificate number; FETA (Fire Extinguishing Trade Association) certificate; BFC (British Fire Consortium) certificate. Equipment must not be removed without temporary replacement of identical size and type left in the place of the removed unit. The Contractor shall ensure that all Health and Safety requirements are met and that method statements and risk assessments are provided to the Participating Authority representative as required and prior to work being undertaken.

### Lot Information

Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment

See Lot 1. Additional information: Total number of Lots TBC by contracting authority.

Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment

See section II Object

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018060-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2022 at 14:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018060-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000697710
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=697710
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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