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title: "Upgrade of Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting and PA to PAVA System at Caird Hall, Dundee, DCC/CD/219/23"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040905"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-11"
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# Upgrade of Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting and PA to PAVA System at Caird Hall, Dundee, DCC/CD/219/23

Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040905

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## Summary

Dundee City Council is undertaking a procurement process for the upgrade of the Caird Hall's fire alarm, emergency lighting, and public address voice alarm (PAVA) system, primarily in the works category. The procurement stage is in the planning phase with an estimated project value of GBP 700,000. The Council seeks feedback from interested suppliers on the draft specification and bidder selection criteria, aiming to ensure they are proportionate and achievable. The project aims to enhance fire alarm coverage, update the emergency lighting to meet current standards, and upgrade the PA system to a PAVA system, all within Caird Hall located in City Square, Dundee (UKM71).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in fire-alarm system installation and related electrical work. Businesses with expertise in installing wired and wireless fire alarm devices, emergency lighting systems, and PAVA systems will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The project requires suppliers who are SELECT or NICEIC approved for Emergency Lighting, BAFE accredited for Fire Alarms, and can demonstrate financial stability and past experience in similar works. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can enhance their portfolio, contribute to community benefit activities, and gain long-term partnerships with Dundee City Council.

## Notice

Dundee City Council seeks to appoint competent supplier to supply & install increased Fire Alarm coverage, New Emergency Lighting and PAVA system at Caird Hall, Dundee. The programme of works is a 24 weeks.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dundee City Council have a requirement to provide increased Fire Alarm Coverage, new emergency lighting to meet current standards and upgrading the current PA system to a PAVA system at the Caird Hall Building, City square, Dundee The requirement is for: The supply & installation of new wired and wireless fire alarm devices and associated equipment linked to existing addressable fire alarm system to extend coverage to meet Category L1/P1/M. Associated electrical installation to meet BS 7671 IET Requirements for Electrical Installations 2018, including all current amendments. New Voice Evacuation system to be designed/installed to encompass designated areas. New Emergency Lighting to meet current standards and be supplied from existing Central Battery system via existing Emergency Lighting DBs. The complete fire alarm and voice evacuation proposals and Contract Works are to be in the form of Contractor Design Portions (CDP) The Emergency Lighting design will remain the responsibility of Dundee City Council, however the Contractor shall work with the Council to ensure a compliant installation. DCC will provide specific and performance requirements that the Contractor shall include within his Design Proposals. These requirements shall be highlighted on and within the Contract Drawings and Specification. The Main Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating their design information with their subcontractor design information and for co-ordination of the various sub-contractor design info. The Main Contractor is also responsible managing the procurement of all proposed materials/equipment and for its installation in line with their programme. The Contractor carrying out electrical alterations to suit new proposals shall be designated "APPROVED" by the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting, SELECT or equal and approved and proof of designation shall be submitted to the CA if requested.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029118-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | 9 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £629,516 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 1NZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | E.W. EDWARDSON (ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2024 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029118-2024
- 13 Feb 2024 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004822-2024
- 9 Oct 2023 at 13:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029703-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000756938
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/fair-work-first-guidance/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00220
- https://www.scottishlivingwage.org/

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