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title: "CU485/19 - Fire Alarm Installations - Kirkcaldy Area"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000596671"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-09-04"
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# CU485/19 - Fire Alarm Installations - Kirkcaldy Area

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000596671

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## Summary

Fife Council is initiating a tender process for the project titled "CU485/19 - Fire Alarm Installations - Kirkcaldy Area," within the environmental protection sector. This procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 18 September 2019. The project includes fire alarm installations in primary schools across the Kirkcaldy area, specifically at Buckhaven, Kirkcaldy Off-Campus, and Coaltown of Wemyss Primary Schools. The procurement method selected is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of bidders to participate. The expected start date for the contract is 21 October 2019, with a completion date of 25 November 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for construction and safety businesses specialising in electrical installations and fire safety systems. Companies with experience in school environments and those who can comply with health and safety regulations will find this particularly relevant. The successful bidder will need to manage multiple projects simultaneously and demonstrate an ability to meet tight deadlines within the academic calendar. Bidders are encouraged to secure their responses electronically in advance to ensure timely submission and avoid last-minute technical issues.

## Notice

Fire Alarm Installation

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The full installation shall comply with the conditions laid down in the Standard Conditions of Contract contained within the Bills of Quantity. It is recommended that tenderers visit the site to familiarise themselves with the full extent and nature of the works requires as no redress will be made at a later date for the lack of such knowledge. Supply and install fire alarm systems in Kirkcaldy Area Works to be carried out during term time. Please allow for backshift working for duration of contract. Please note that this contract contains three separate projects. The successful contractor will be chosen based on the total cost for all three, however, this does not guarantee that all projects will be given approval to proceed. Tenderers must complete Sub-Contractor's requirements on page 23 or their tender shall be deemed Non-Compliant. To arrange access please call the school before hand on: Kirkcaldy Campus - 01592 583532 Coaltown of Wemyss PS - 01592 583420 Buckhaven PS - 01592 583413 Any questions relating to the project must be posted through the PCS Portal. Tenderers will be responsible for the removal and disposal of all their own rubbish and waste in line with the relevant criteria indicated in this document. All Fife Council Building Services, Construction Sites operate a five point PPE System. Please note the Site will be run under the Considerate Constructors Scheme. All works should be carried out under normal working site hours, unless specified in tender documents as out-with normal hours. No Overtime working will be allowed unless specifically requested and instructed by the Project Supervisor on site through our CVI Process. Should you fall behind with the agreed program there will be no reimbursement for any overtime working should you fall behind the agreed program.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365115 |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2019 - 25 Nov 2019 |
| 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 | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365115

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP365115&idx=3
  4th September 2019 - Coaltown of Wemyss P.S
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP365115&idx=4
  4th September 2019 - Kirkcaldy Off- Campus
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP365115&idx=5
  4th September 2019 - Electrical Bill of Quantity
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP365115&idx=1
  4th September 2019 - 097 - PCS Tender Documents-Rev 09
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP365115&idx=2
  4th September 2019 - Buckhaven P.S
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365115
  CU485/19 - Fire Alarm Installations - Kirkcaldy Area - Fire Alarm Installation

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=596671
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