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# Fire Safety Framework

Buyer: LHC PROCUREMENT GROUP LTD FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a6c9

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## Summary

The LHC Procurement Group Limited, acting on behalf of various contracting authorities in England, Wales, and Scotland, has awarded contracts for the Fire Safety Framework. The framework covers services such as Fire Risk Assessments, Waking Watch Services, and Installation of Fire Suppression Systems across England. The procurement stage is complete as of the recent award date on April 5, 2024. This presents an opportunity for businesses involved in fire prevention services to compete in this industry category and potentially grow their business through participating in this tender.

The Fire Safety Framework tender by the LHC Procurement Group Ltd offers opportunities for businesses specializing in fire safety services to engage in different workstreams like Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Consultancy, and Cladding Remediation. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the most recent tender update indicates an extension of deadlines for the tendering process. This framework caters to a wide range of needs within the fire safety sector, providing a platform for various businesses, including SMEs, to contribute their expertise and services for public sector projects.

## Notice

This framework covers the geographical area of England and has been procured on behalf of: - Scottisch Procurement Alliance (SPA) This new framework replaces our previous Fire Safety framework and extends the scope to include waking watch services, active fire protection, fire suppression and cladding remediation. The framework consists of 8 (eight) workstreams and some workstreams have multiple lots. As follows: - Lot 1a - Fire Safety Consultancy - Lot 2a - Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Safety Inspections - Lot 3a - Waking Watch Services - Lot 4a - Installation, Maintenance & Remediation of Passive Fire Protection - Lot 5a - Installation of Active Fire Protection - Lot 5b - Active Fire Protection Testing, Servicing and Maintenance - Lot 6a - Installation of Fire Suppression Systems - Lot 6b - Fire Suppression System Testing, Servicing and Maintenance - Lot 7a - Cladding Remediation - Lot 8a - Multi-Disciplinary - Installation of Passive, Active and Fire Suppression Measures - Lot 8b - Multi-Disciplinary - Testing, Servicing and Maintenance of Passive, Active and Fire Suppression Measures

### Lot Information

Fire Consultancy

This consultancy lot delivers knowledge and advice on all aspects of fire safety including, fire safety legislation, active, passive and suppression systems to ensure safety and guide LHC clients with the formulation and reviewing fire risk assessments. The scope of this consultancy lot includes (but is not limited to): Fire Consultancy Advice on all fire safety aspects of Client portfolios Develop fire strategies, policies, procedures, and emergency plans Undertake PAS9980 assessments Undertake EWS1 reports Provide cost-benefit analysis of options for fire safety remedial solutions

Fire Risk Assessments

The purpose of this Fire Risk Assessment lot is to advise LHC clients on identifying fire hazards, identifying individuals at risk, providing a method to evaluate, remove or deduce the risks of fire, recording the findings and providing appropriate actions. The scope of this lot will cover: Fire Risk assessments Block assessments

Waking Watch

The waking watch service consists of suitably trained individuals who will continually patrol the interior and exterior areas of a building in order to ensure early detection of a fire and where necessary raise the alarm and ensure safe evacuation of the building. The core responsibilities of the individuals will be to: - Detect a fire in or within the boundaries of the building's environs. - Summon the Fire and Rescue Service and take appropriate action as required by the management strategy, including meeting the FRS on arrival. - Ensure all residents are alerted to begin simultaneous evacuation.

Installation of Passive Fire Protection

The Passive Fire Protection workstream is constructed to cover the specific items of fire protection that are typically installed in a building to protect the structural integrity of the building, limit the spread of fire and limit/control smoke spread. The scope of this lot includes the design, supply and installation of a range of passive fire protection measures including (but not limited to): Fire compartmentation works (including surveys and remedial works) Fire door surveys and installations Fire shutters and curtains Fire performance labelling Fire safety signage and Information

Installation of Active Fire Protection

This workstream covers the design, installation and commissioning of a range of active fire protection measures as necessary to achieve fire safety compliance and current and future applicable fire safety legislation, (currently the Fire Safety Order 2005) and their associated British Standards. - Fire Alarm Systems - Emergency lighting design, supply, install and commission - AOV (Automatic Opening Vents) - Domestic smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms - Fire Extinguishers and other manual fire suppression equipment

Active Fire Protection Testing, Servicing and Maintenance

This lot covers the servicing, repair and maintenance of a range of active fire protection measures as necessary to ensure the Client's active fire safety systems are maintained in effective working order and free of fault and to ensure compliance with applicable fire safety legislation and standards. - Fire Alarm Systems servicing & maintenance - Emergency lighting design, - AOV (Automatic Opening Vents) - Domestic Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide alarms - Fire Extinguishers and other manual fire suppression equipment

Installation of Fire Suppression Systems

This workstream covers the design, installation and commissioning of a range of fire suppression measures typically installed in a building to limit the spread of fire and to limit / control smoke spread, to achieve fire safety compliance and current and future applicable fire safety legislation, (currently the Fire Safety Order 2005) and their associated British Standards. Typical works delivered through this project will include the design, installation and commissioning of replacement or new: - Dry & Wet Risers - Sprinkler systems - Water Mist Systems

Fire Suppression System Testing, Servicing and Maintenance

This workstream covers the testing, servicing and maintenance of a range of fire suppression measures typically installed in a building to limit the spread of fire and to limit / control smoke spread, to achieve fire safety compliance and current and future applicable fire safety legislation, (currently the Fire Safety Order 2005) and their associated British Standards. Typical works delivered through this project will include the design, testing, and maintenance of: - Dry & Wet Risers - Sprinkler systems - Water Mist Systems

Cladding Remediation

The purpose of this cladding remediation lot is to provide LHC clients with a route to confirm the requirement to conduct remedial works to the external wall system (EWS) of a residential building, and subsequently carry out replacement or remediation of existing external cladding systems.

Multi-Disciplinary - Testing, Servicing and Maintenance of Passive, Active and Fire Suppression Measures

The purpose of this multi-disciplinary lot is to provide LHC clients with a route to approved contractors who can cover multiple services that cover the service, maintenance and reactive support of passive, active or suppression fire measures either via direct labour or via sub-contractor where they will act as principal contractors.

Multi-Disciplinary - Installation of Passive, Active and Fire Suppression Measures

The purpose of this multi-disciplinary lot is to provide LHC clients with a route to approved contractors who can cover multiple services that cover the installation of passive, active or suppression fire measures either via direct labour or via sub-contractor where they will act as principal contractors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011157-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2023 |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LHC PROCUREMENT GROUP LTD FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA) |
| Additional buyers | LHC FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA) |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 8AF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston North |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 27 |
| Supplier names | 09675743; A.C. WHYTE; ADMAN INT; ARK FIRE PROTECTION; BB7 CONSULTING; BELL GROUP; CLARK CONTRACTS; DALKIA SCOTSHIELD; DM INTEGRATED; EASY HEAT SYSTEMS; FCS-LIVE; FIRE COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES; FIRE SAFETY FIRST; GLOBAL HSE SOLUTIONS; INSULATED RENDER SYSTEMS (SCOTLAND; JUST ASK ESTATE SERVICES; MARLOWE FIRE & SECURITY; MOMENTUM 4; OAKLEAF SURVEYING; OPENVIEW SECURITY SOLUTIONS; PREMIER TECHNICAL SERVICES GROUP; PROTEC FIRE DETECTION; Q FIRE PROTECTION AND CARPENTRY; QUALIFIRE; SECURE FM; TERSUS CONSULTANCY; VENTRO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 35111300 - Fire extinguishers
- 35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers
- 35111500 - Fire suppression system
- 35111510 - Fire suppression hand tools
- 35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds
- 39525400 - Fire blankets
- 44212381 - Cladding
- 44221220 - Fire doors
- 44482000 - Fire-protection devices
- 45262650 - Cladding works
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
- 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works
- 45343100 - Fireproofing work
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
- 71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction
- 71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2024 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011157-2024
- 12 Jul 2023 at 09:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019893-2023
- 22 Jun 2023 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017805-2023
- 20 Feb 2023 at 12:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005013-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scottishprocurement.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000734740
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/ProjectManage/15
- https://lse.lhcprocure.org.uk/who-we-work-with/
- https://www.cpconstruction.org.uk/who-we-work-with/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_MainPage.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA16123
- https://www.scottishprocurement.scot/who-we-work-with/
- https://www.swpa.org.uk/who-we-work-with/
- https://www.welshprocurement.cymru/who-we-work-with/

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