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title: "Fire Alarm Systems Maintenance - Edinburgh Area"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03764a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
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# Fire Alarm Systems Maintenance - Edinburgh Area

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03764a

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Fire Alarm Systems Maintenance - Edinburgh Area" tender was initiated by Historic Environment Scotland, a National agency based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The procurement process, classified under Repair and maintenance services, involved seeking tenders for maintaining fire alarm systems at various key locations in the Edinburgh area. The tender was conducted through an Open procedure with a cancellation status, and the deadline for submissions was specified as November 16, 2022.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for competent fire alarm engineers who specialize in maintenance services. Companies experienced in Notifier Alarm Systems and dedicated to maintaining specific fire alarm systems within sensitive properties could provide competitive bids. The procurement process, led by Historic Environment Scotland, aimed to appoint a supplier for the ongoing maintenance services, with a contract already awarded to FES Support Services Ltd. Businesses willing to commit to a collaborative maintenance schedule and provide call-out facilities within specified timeframes could leverage this tender to expand their service portfolio and client base.

## Notice

Historic Environment Scotland is seeking tenders from competent fire alarm engineers to maintain fire alarm systems at the following locations: Edinburgh Castle Holyrood Palace Holyrood Park Education Centre Holyrood Park Depot Holyrood Park Lodges St Annes Workshop Croft an Righ House Trinity House

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic Environment Scotland is seeking tenders from competent fire alarm engineers to maintain fire alarm systems at the following locations: Edinburgh Castle Holyrood Palace Holyrood Park Education Centre Holyrood Park Depot Holyrood Park Lodges St Annes Workshop Croft an Righ House Trinity House Please note that the above list of locations is not exhaustive and additional sites may be added as required following discussion between the supplier and the HES Contract Manager. The buildings are all protected by Notifier Alarm Systems and all engineers must be trained in this system protocols. HES requires engineers to carry out the maintenance of specific fire alarm systems within various properties in the Edinburgh area. The buildings are Properties in Care and are protected by an act of parliament, therefore, to cause any damage or deface to the buildings is a criminal offence. Any fixing to the fabric, drilling, gluing or otherwise must be agreed with the CM before being employed. The work shall involve regular maintenance of all the systems in accordance with the schedule set out in HES's fire action plan (i.e bi-annual, and annual servicing). All relevant certificates and reports to be entered in Health & Safety Fire Logbooks. There is also a requirement for a call out facility to cover breakdowns and faults. This should be a guaranteed attendance time of no more than three hours. There may be an occasion where a call out time of two hours will be expected, this would be for an event such as a Royal visit. The works shall generally be undertaken during normal working hours noted on the pricing schedule. No overtime shall be worked without the prior written agreement of the CM. The work will be on a "as required" basis.

Renewal: After the initial 3-year period, there is an option to extend the contract for a further 2 years to be reviewed annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000752-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This contract would be up for renewal in 2025. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,423 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| 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 | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FES SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2023 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000752-2023
- 17 Oct 2022 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029169-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000710445
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

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