--- title: "Fire Alarm Design, Installation, and Associated Project Management Services DPS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c23a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c23a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c23a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c23a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-07-02" --- # Fire Alarm Design, Installation, and Associated Project Management Services DPS Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c23a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c23a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c23a.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is undertaking a procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on "Fire Alarm Design, Installation, and Associated Project Management Services", dividing the services into two lots: design and installation, and project management services. This initiative is conducted through a restricted procedure, and is categorised under "goods" with a CPV classification of "Fire-alarm systems" (CPV: 31625200). The procurement process, valued at £12.5 million GBP, is active and targets projects across Scotland, complying with relevant fire safety and building legislation. The tender period concludes on 27th June 2031, with a DPS that could be extended annually. Interested suppliers should note that they can submit bids electronically and must comply with insurance and qualification criteria specified by the buyer. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire alarm systems and project management consultancy, particularly those with experience in comprehensive fire safety services and cladding-related risk mitigation. Companies with the capability to deliver project management, coordination for fire detection systems, and compliance with industry standards such as BS 5839 will find this tender especially pertinent. Suppliers are invited to bid for one or both lots, ensuring services are in line with stringent safety standards, thus fostering potential for growth and integration into government-led safety initiatives. Suppliers will need to provide evidence of their qualifications and past project experience, making this opportunity ideal for companies with a robust track record in large-scale safety system installations and management. ## Notice The Scottish Government is looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Fire Alarm Design, Installation & Associated Project Management Services. The DPS will be split into 2 Lots: Lot 1: Fire Alarm Design & Installation Lot 2: Associated Project Management Services Please Note: The value of call off- contracts will range from Thousands to Millions however no form of volume guarantee has been granted by the authority and therefore no commitment of spend is guarenteed through the DPS. ### Lot Information Associated Project Management Services Lot 2 of the DPS will comprise of suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to provide project management and contract administration services associated with the delivery of fire detection and fire alarm systems in residential buildings affected by cladding related fire risk across Scotland. Services may include: Coordination of surveys, investigations and technical assessments Preparation of specifications and procurement documentation Tender and contract management Coordination of contractors undertaking opening up, enabling and making good works associated with fire alarm installations Coordination and submission of Building Warrants, approvals, or any other statutory permissions or consents required for the works Resident and Factor liaison Coordination of installation works in occupied buildings Programme, cost and compliance monitoring Oversight of commissioning, testing and certification Coordination of handover documentation and project close out Services will support delivery of works in accordance with BS 5839 and relevant Scottish fire safety legislation, standards and guidance. Projects may include temporary or permanent systems, upgrades to existing installations, and works integrated with wider fire safety or cladding remediation programmes. Core Certification & Regulatory Compliance If asked at call-off contract stage and/or DPS example stage suppliers must demonstrate full compliance and provide certificates if applicable with the following: Relevant construction, engineering or building surveying qualification, such as a degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent in a related discipline (e.g. Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture or similar) Membership of a relevant professional body, such as: RICS IFE CIOB APM ICE CIBSE RIBA/RIAS Personnel responsible for managing and delivering site based works must hold qualifications and training appropriate to their role when asked for within the call off contract, such as SMSTS, SSSTS, IOSH Managing Safely, CSCS/ECS cards or equivalent industry recognised qualifications. Renewal: The DPS can be extended at anytime Fire Alarm Design and Installation Lot 1 of DPS will provide for works in accordance with BS 5839-1:2025 and all relevant Scottish fire safety legislation, standards, and guidance, including requirements under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, and applicable Scottish Building Standards. Works may include the provision of new or enhanced fire detection and alarm systems comprising categories L1-L5, as identified through the Single Building Assessment (SBA). Requirements may include temporary or permanent fire alarm solutions, modifications to existing systems, associated enabling works, certification, compliance documentation, integration with wider fire safety strategies or cladding remediation activities and maintenance. Suppliers must be able demonstrate full compliance and provide certificates if applicable with the following if asked for at call off stage and/or within the SPD Example Section: Fire Detection and Alarm System (FD&AS) Standards BS 5839-1:2025 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for Buildings BAFE SP203 1 certification (modules: Design, Installation, Commissioning) Certification body must be UKAS accredited Commissioning shall be conducted in accordance BSRIA Application Guides and CIBSE Commissioning Codes Electrical Design & Installation (Mandatory) BS 7671:2018+A2:2022, Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 5839 1 interface requirements for fire alarm systems Electrical installation certification (EIC / Minor Works as applicable) Scottish Regulatory Compliance Compliance with Scottish Building Regulations, including the relevant provisions of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks (Fire and Electrical sections) Demonstrable understanding of: Fire detection and alarm requirements for domestic and non-domestic buildings, including system selection and coverage in accordance with risk Applicable certification processes, including use of Approved Certifiers of Design and/or Construction where required under Scottish Building Regulations Legal Competency Confirmation that all works are delivered by "competent persons" under fire safety legislation Understanding of duties under: Fire (Scotland) Act Health and Safety: Personnel responsible for managing and delivering site based works must hold qualifications and training appropriate to their role, such as SMSTS, SSSTS, IOSH Managing Safely, CSCS/ECS cards or equivalent industry recognised qualifications. Renewal: The DPS may be extended at any time ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062180-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2031 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | May 2031 if the tender is to be recurrent however this is not confirmed at this stage. The DPS may be extended on a yearly basis | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms - 31625100 - Fire-detection systems - 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems - 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work - 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs - 71248000 - Supervision of project and documentation - 71541000 - Construction project management services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work ## Release History - 2 Jul 2026 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062180-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835892 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?_ncp=1782728588584.11904-1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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