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title: "SSC - BSTC002 - Inspection, Servicing and Maintenance of Drains and Pumps, Fire Fighting Equipment, Fire Suppression Systems and Security Systems"
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buyer: "SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL"
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# SSC - BSTC002 - Inspection, Servicing and Maintenance of Drains and Pumps, Fire Fighting Equipment, Fire Suppression Systems and Security Systems

Buyer: SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042b30

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## Summary

Southend City Council has completed a procurement process titled "SSC - BSTC002 - Inspection, Servicing and Maintenance of Drains and Pumps, Fire Fighting Equipment, Fire Suppression Systems and Security Systems," falling under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. The procurement was divided into four lots covering various services required for public buildings and schools in Southend on Sea. The total contract value is approximately £1,176,000 for a six-year term, across lots including drainage systems, firefighting equipment, fire suppression systems, and intruder systems (CCTV and automatic doors/shutters). The procurement method used was an open procedure, with key dates including the award date of 1st August 2024 and a contract period until 31st May 2030.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in drainage systems, firefighting and suppression equipment, and security systems. Companies such as SMEs and large firms with the relevant accreditations and capabilities can benefit from this long-term service provision within public infrastructure. The awarded contracts require maintaining high standards and compliance with health and safety legislation, thereby incentivising businesses to sustain quality services to meet the council’s objectives of reliability and compliance.

## Notice

Southend on Sea City Council are seeking to engage experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of servicing, responsive repairs and maintenance to Drainage and Pumps, Fire Fighting Equipment and Sprinkler Systems and Security Systems including Alarms, Automatic Doors/Shutters within Public Buildings and Schools in the City. This procurement has been divided into 4 lots: Lot 1 is for the appointment of an experience drainage contractor for the provision of cyclical servicing, responsive repairs and maintenance to drainage systems and water/sewage pumps under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition. This service was estimated at PS640,000.00 for a 6 year term and has been appointed at PS697953.10; scenarios were used in the Commercial Questionnaire therefore the contract spend may be lower than the appointed value for the 6 year term. Lot 2 is for the appointment of an accredited/compliant Fire Industry service provider for the provision of cyclical inspection, testing and responsive repairs to firefighting equipment under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition. The Council are seeking to appoint one contractor for this. This service was estimated at PS84,000.00 for a 6 year term and has been appointed at PS74,136.00; scenarios were used in the Commercial Questionnaire therefore the contract spend may be lower or higher than the contract value up to the estimated amount for the 6 year term. Lot. Lot 3 is for the appointment of an accredited/ compliant Fire Suppression service provider for the provision of cyclical planned maintenance and responsive repairs to Fire Suppression systems under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition. The Council are seeking to appoint one contractor for this Lot. The Council are seeking to appoint one contractor for this. This service was estimated at PS114,000.00 for a 6 year term and has been appointed at PS96,419.93.00; scenarios were used in the Commercial Questionnaire therefore the contract spend may be lower or higher than the contract value up to the estimated amount for the 6 year term. Lot 4 is for the appointment of an accredited Security System contractor for the provision of cyclical inspection, testing and responsive repairs to intruder systems including CCTV and Automatic Doors/Shutters under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition. The Council are seeking to appoint one contractor for this Lot. The Council are seeking to appoint one contractor for this. This service was estimated at PS444,000.00 for a 6 year term and has been appointed at PS293,952.00; scenarios were used in the Commercial Questionnaire therefore the contract spend may be lower or higher than the contract value up to the estimated amount for the 6 year term. The aim of the contracts are to provide quality services to responsive repairs and planned maintenance by suitably qualified engineers. Objectives include adhering to priority response time and managing a planned maintenance programme. The main outcomes are to ensure reliable suitably accredited and qualified contractors are in place to ensure the equipment remains reliable and compliant to relevant H&S legislation and British standards.

### Lot Information

Planned Preventative Maintenance and Responsive Repairs to Drainage Systems and Water/Sewage Pumps

Lot 1 is for the appointment of an experience drainage contractor for the provision of cyclical planned maintenance, responsive repairs and maintenance to drainage systems and water/sewage pumps at Southend City Council's Public Buildings/Premises and Delegated Properties (i.e. Schools and Community Buildings) under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition. The Council are seeking to appoint one contractor for this Lot. This service was estimated at PS640,000.00 for a 6 year term and has been appointed at PS697953.10; scenarios were used in the Commercial Questionnaire therefore the contract spend may be lower than the appointed value for the 6 year term.

Renewal: The duration of this contract is 3 years with a possible 3 year extension (1 plus, 1 plus, 1 year extension) until 31/5/2030

Inspection, testing and responsive repairs to firefighting equipment

Lot 2 is for the appointment of an accredited/compliant Fire Industry service provider for the provision of cyclical inspection, testing and responsive repairs to firefighting equipment within Southend City Council's Public Buildings and Delegated Properties (i.e. Schools and Community Buildings) under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition. The Council are seeking to appoint one contractor for this Lot. This service was estimated at PS84,000.00 for a 6 year term and has been appointed at PS74,136.00; scenarios were used in the Commercial Questionnaire therefore the contract spend may be lower or higher than the contract value up to the estimated amount for the 6 year term.

Renewal: The duration of this contract is 3 years with a possible 3 year extension (1 plus, 1 plus, 1 year extension) until 31/5/2030

Inspection, testing and responsive repairs to Fire Suppression Systems

Lot 3 is for the appointment of an accredited/ compliant Fire Suppression service provider for the provision of cyclical inspection, testing and responsive repairs to Fire Suppression systems at Southend City Council's Public Buildings/Premises and Delegated Properties (i.e. Schools and Community Buildings) under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition. The Council are seeking to appoint one contractor for this Lot. This service was estimated at PS114,000.00 for a 6 year term and has been appointed at PS96,419.93.00; scenarios were used in the Commercial Questionnaire therefore the contract spend may be lower or higher than the contract value up to the estimated amount for the 6 year term.

Renewal: The duration of this contract is 3 years with a possible 3 year extension (1 plus, 1 plus, 1 year extension) until 31/5/2030

Inspection, testing and responsive repairs to Intruder Systems

Lot 4 is for the appointment of an accredited Security System contractor for the provision of cyclical inspection, testing and responsive repairs to intruder systems including CCTV and Automatic Doors/Shutters to Southend City Council's Public Buildings and Delegated Properties (i.e. schools and community buildings) under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition. The Council are seeking to appoint one contractor for this Lot. This service was estimated at PS444,000.00 for a 6 year term and has been appointed at PS293,952.00; scenarios were used in the Commercial Questionnaire therefore the contract spend may be lower or higher than the contract value up to the estimated amount for the 6 year term.

Renewal: The duration of this contract is 3 years with a possible 3 year extension (1 plus, 1 plus, 1 year extension) until 31/5/2030

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030621-2024 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,176,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,162,460 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BLAKE CONTRACTORS; CCR PROPERTY SERVICES; CHURCHES FIRE & SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45232452 - Drainage works
- 45252124 - Dredging and pumping works
- 45312200 - Burglar-alarm system installation work
- 45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work
- 45343230 - Sprinkler systems installation work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
- 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030621-2024
- 6 Jan 2024 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000427-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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