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title: "Inspection, Testing and Reactive Maintenance Service for Fire Alarm Systems 2017 to 2020"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000479226"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "BIELD HOUSING & CARE"
published: "2017-04-26"
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# Inspection, Testing and Reactive Maintenance Service for Fire Alarm Systems 2017 to 2020

Buyer: BIELD HOUSING & CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000479226

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## Summary

Bield Housing & Care, located in Edinburgh, is seeking proposals for the "Inspection, Testing and Reactive Maintenance Service for Fire Alarm Systems 2017 to 2020". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the housing and community amenities industry. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with bids accepted until 24 February 2017. The contract duration is 36 months, starting from 1 April 2017, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The total estimated value of the contract is £650,000, and it is divided into three lots, covering various geographical areas in Scotland.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in fire safety systems and maintenance services, particularly those qualified to work with GENT systems. Companies with a strong background in fire alarm testing, compliance with safety standards, and the necessary accreditations, such as BAFE membership, would be well-positioned to compete. The structure allows bidders to apply for multiple lots while limiting each bidder to one awarded lot, encouraging diverse service providers to engage in this significant contract opportunity.

## Notice

Bield is looking to put in place a contract for the inspection, testing and reactive maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems. The contract will be for a period of 36 months, commencing on 1 April 2017. There will be an option to extend by up to a further 12 months in total. The contract will be split into 3 lots - GENT systems in the east, GENT systems in the west, and non GENT and smoke detector only sites. Further details of locations under each lot are provided within the 'additional documents' section of this notice. Bidders may submit a bid for as many Lots as they wish, but no one bidder will be awarded more than one Lot. The decision regarding award of each Lot will be taken on an individual Lot by Lot basis. The estimated value below is for the whole contract including all Lots for the entire contract period including optional extensions.

### Lot Information

GENT Equipment East

Provision of an Inspection, Testing and Reactive Maintenance Service for Fire Alarm Systems. This Lot comprises GENT systems only. Please note that the contract value noted below is the estimated value for the Lot over the entire contract period including the optional extension.

Renewal: The contract can be extended by up to a further 12 months in total. This decision will be based on a number of factors including contractor performance and budget.

Other Fire Alarm Sytems and Smoke Detectors Only

Provision of an Inspection, Testing and Reactive Maintenance Service for Fire Alarm Systems. This lot includes non GENT systems and smoke detectors only. Please note that the contract value noted below is the estimated value for the Lot over the entire contract period including the optional extension.

Renewal: The contract can be extended by up to a further 12 months in total. This decision will be based on a number of factors including contractor performance and budget considerations at the time.

GENT Equipment West

Provision of an Inspection, Testing and Reactive Maintenance Service for Fire Alarm systems. This Lot comprises GENT systems only. Please note that the contract value noted below is the estimated value for the Lot over the entire contract period including the optional extension.

Renewal: The contract can be extended by up to a further 12 months in total. This decision will be based on a number of factors including contractor performance and budget considerations at the time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR281330 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £1,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIELD HOUSING & CARE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH7 4QF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith Walk |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR281330
- 24 Jan 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN270860

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN270860&idx=1
  26th January 2017 - Fire Alarm 2017 to 2020 Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN270860&idx=2
  26th January 2017 - Fire Alarm Schedule of Locations 2017 to 2020
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN270860&idx=3
  26th January 2017 - Fire Alarm Maintenance ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN270860
  Inspection, Testing and Reactive Maintenance Service for Fire Alarm Systems 2017 to 2020 - Bield is looking to put in place a contract for the inspection, testing and reactive maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems. The contract will be for a period of 36 months, commencing on 1 April 2017. There will be an option to extend by up to a further 12 months in total. The contract will be split into 3 lots - GENT systems in the east, GENT systems in the west, and non GENT and smoke detector only sites. Further details of locations under each lot are provided within the 'additional documents' section of this notice. Bidders may submit a bid for as many Lots as they wish, but no one bidder will be awarded more than one Lot. The decision regarding award of each Lot will be taken on an individual Lot by Lot basis. The estimated value below is for the whole contract including all Lots for the entire contract period including optional extensions.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR281330
  Inspection, Testing and Reactive Maintenance Service for Fire Alarm Systems 2017 to 2020 - Bield is looking to put in place a contract for the inspection, testing and reactive maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems. The contract will be for a period of 36 months, commencing on 1 April 2017. There will be an option to extend by up to a further 12 months in total. The contract will be split into 3 lots - GENT systems in the east, GENT systems in the west, and non GENT and smoke detector only sites. Further details of locations under each lot are provided within the 'additional documents' section of this notice. Bidders may submit a bid for as many Lots as they wish, but no one bidder will be awarded more than one Lot. The decision regarding award of each Lot will be taken on an individual Lot by Lot basis. The estimated value below is for the whole contract including all Lots for the entire contract period including optional extensions.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.bield.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=471162
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000479226

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