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title: "LUV01268 - The Provision of Testing and examination, and Reactive Maintenance of Fixed Ladders and Steps, Portable Ladders and Steps, Fall Arrest Systems, Mobile Scaffolding and Fire Escapes"
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# LUV01268 - The Provision of Testing and examination, and Reactive Maintenance of Fixed Ladders and Steps, Portable Ladders and Steps, Fall Arrest Systems, Mobile Scaffolding and Fire Escapes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048bc4

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## Summary

The University of Leicester is inviting tenders for the provision of testing, examination, and reactive maintenance services for various safety systems such as fixed ladders and steps, portable ladders and steps, fall arrest systems, mobile scaffolding, and fire escapes. This procurement, listed under the industry category of repair and maintenance services (CPV: 50000000), primarily targets the East Midlands, including Leicestershire, Rutland, and Northamptonshire. The process is at the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 20th September 2024, and services are expected to commence on 1st January 2025, running until 31st December 2026, with options for two twelve-month extensions based on performance and requirements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety equipment inspection and maintenance. It is particularly suited to small or medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience and qualifications. Businesses can bid for individual lots or a comprehensive package that includes all services, which opens up potential for substantial growth and long-term contracts. Given the open procurement method and the specified criteria, well-prepared and suitably qualified firms have a strong chance to secure this lucrative contract with the University of Leicester.

## Notice

The University of Leicester (UoL) is looking for contractor(s) to test, inspection and provide reactive maintenance to its Fixed Ladders and Steps, Portable Ladders and Steps, Fall Arrest Systems, Mobile Scaffolding and Fire Escapes.

### Lot Information

Testing and examination, and Reactive Maintenance of Fixed Ladders & Steps

The University of Leicester seeks to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to carry out the testing and examination, and Reactive Maintenance of Fixed Ladders and Steps. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3677RXHZRZ

Renewal: Two extension options of twelve months each. Extension periods will be subject to contractor performance and the requirements of the University at the time.

Testing and examination, and Reactive Maintenance of portable Ladders & steps

The University of Leicester seeks to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to carry out the testing and examination, and Reactive Maintenance of portable Ladders and Steps

Renewal: Two extension options of twelve months each. Extension periods will be subject to contractor performance and the requirements of the University at the time.

Testing and examination, and Reactive Maintenance of Fall Protection (including guard rails, safety lines, anchor points, eye bolts)

The University of Leicester seeks to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to carry out the testing and examination, and Reactive Maintenance of Fall Arrest Systems (Edge Protection)

Renewal: Two extension options of twelve months each. Extension periods will be subject to contractor performance and the requirements of the University at the time.

Testing and examination, and Reactive Maintenance of mobile Scaffolding

The University of Leicester seeks to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to carry out the testing and examination, and Reactive Maintenance of tower Mobile Scaffolding

Renewal: Two extension options of twelve months each. Extension periods will be subject to contractor performance and the requirements of the University at the time.

Testing and examination, and Reactive Maintenance of Fire Escapes

The University of Leicester seeks to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to carry out the testing and examination, and Reactive Maintenance of Fire Escapes

Renewal: Two extension options of twelve months each. Extension periods will be subject to contractor performance and the requirements of the University at the time.

One-Stop Shop - testing and examination, and Reactive Maintenance of Fixed Ladders and Steps, and portable Ladders and Steps, Fall Arrest Systems (Edge Protection), Tower Mobile Scaffolding and Fire Escapes

The University of Leicester seeks to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to carry out the testing and examination, and Reactive Maintenance of Fixed Ladders and Steps, and portable Ladders and Steps, Fall Arrest Systems (Edge Protection), Tower Mobile Scaffolding and Fire Escapes - this lot is for a contractor to carry out all services

Renewal: Two extension options of twelve months each. Extension periods will be subject to contractor performance and the requirements of the University at the time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026201-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | £440,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026201-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://le.ac.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3677RXHZRZ
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Repair-and-maintenance-services./3677RXHZRZ

## Provenance

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