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title: "Communal Fire Systems Upgrades"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000579365"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "PORT OF LEITH HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD"
published: "2019-04-01"
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# Communal Fire Systems Upgrades

Buyer: PORT OF LEITH HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000579365

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## Summary

The Port of Leith Housing Association Ltd is currently conducting a tendering process for the project titled "Communal Fire Systems Upgrades". This procurement, categorised under the industry of Housing and Community Amenities, is taking place in Edinburgh, Scotland. The tender is in the active stage, with submissions open until 25th April 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for a broad range of contractors to submit their bids electronically. This project aims to replace existing fire safety systems in residential properties in compliance with current building standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in fire safety systems, construction, and building services, particularly those with expertise in alarms, smoke vents, and dry risers. Businesses that hold necessary accreditations, such as FIRAS, and are registered with relevant safety schemes will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Furthermore, the commitment to incorporating community benefits into the contract underscores the importance of social responsibility, making this a prime opportunity for companies that align with such values.

## Notice

The primary objective for the appointment of a Fire Safety Systems Contractor for Communal Fire System Upgrades to housing stock over a 5-year period. Upgrades to include the removal of existing building services systems as listed in the tender documentation and replacement with systems complying with current building standards. These are to include, but not limited to; Alarms, Smoke Vents & Dry Risers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A maximum of 4 bidders will be taken through to the second stage of evaluation. Reduction will be carried out as follows: Tenderers will be required to achieve a minimum of 60% of the available scores the weighted questions in the C: Technical and Professional Ability section of Part IV.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350094 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | PORT OF LEITH HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6AZ |
| 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 |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment
- 44482000 - Fire-protection devices
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
- 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350094

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR350094&idx=1
  1st April 2019 - Tender Return
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR350094&idx=2
  1st April 2019 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR350094&idx=3
  1st April 2019 - Contractor Reference Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR350094&idx=4
  1st April 2019 - Community Benefits Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR350094&idx=5
  1st April 2019 - Smoke Detection/Ventilation and Dry Riser Specificiation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR350094&idx=6
  1st April 2019 - Dry Riser BoQ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR350094&idx=7
  1st April 2019 - Smoke Detection and Ventilation BoQ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350094
  Communal Fire Systems Upgrades - The primary objective for the appointment of a Fire Safety Systems Contractor for Communal Fire System Upgrades to housing stock over a 5-year period. Upgrades to include the removal of existing building services systems as listed in the tender documentation and replacement with systems complying with current building standards. These are to include, but not limited to; Alarms, Smoke Vents & Dry Risers.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.polha.co.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000579365
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=579365
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=579365
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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