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title: "Fire Safety Installation Service and Maintenance Works and Services - Scotland"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING LTD (T/A PFH SCOTLAND)"
published: "2020-05-19"
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# Fire Safety Installation Service and Maintenance Works and Services - Scotland

Buyer: PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING LTD (T/A PFH SCOTLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000620280

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a framework agreement for Fire Safety Installation, Service and Maintenance Works and Services in Scotland, initiated by Procurement for Housing Ltd (t/a PfH Scotland). This central purchasing body, based in Edinburgh, seeks qualified contractors for various fire safety services, with a total contract value of £160 million. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include a submission deadline now set for 2nd June 2020, after an extension, with the bid opening also on the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for contractors specialising in fire safety systems, including those involved in the installation and maintenance of fire alarms, sprinklers, and emergency lighting. Businesses with a validated track record in these fields, particularly those that adhere to high safety standards and possess the necessary accreditations, will be well-positioned to compete for the contracts. Additionally, those who can demonstrate their capability to deliver community benefits and meet financial thresholds will enhance their eligibility for this lucrative framework.

## Notice

Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and Housemark. PfH Scotland was established in 2013. PfH is a contracting authority under Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (PCSR 2015 and a central purchasing body under Regulation 38 PCSR 2015. PfH is seeking qualified and experienced contractors to establish a framework agreement for Fire Safety Installation, Service and Maintenance Works and Services to cover sprinkler and fire suppression systems, fire alarm and emergency lighting systems, passive works, whole building works, cladding and domestic fire alarms. The framework will be divided into regions. Separate frameworks are being procured for Fire Safety Consultancy Works in Scotland and for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

### Lot Information

Fire Alarms and Emergency Lighting Service and Maintenance

This scope of this Lot will cover the servicing and maintenance of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems. The Lot is divided into six regions and organisations can bid for all regions. To be considered for the framework organisations must meet the minimum standards of accreditation and other criteria as set out in the ESPD and associated scoring methodology. PfH intends to appoint 5 contractors to each geographical region but reserves the right to award a greater or fewer number of places depending on the bids received.

Sprinkler and Fire Suppression Systems Service and Maintenance

This scope of this Lot will cover the servicing and maintenance of sprinkler and fire suppression systems. The Lot is divided into six regions and organisations can bid for all regions. To be considered for the framework organisations must meet the minimum standards of accreditation and other criteria as set out in the ESPD and associated scoring methodology. PfH intends to appoint 5 contractors to each geographical region but reserves the right to award a greater or fewer number of places depending on the bids received.

Sprinkler and Fire Suppression Systems Installation and Associated Service and Maintenance

The scope of Lot 1 includes the design, installation, testing, commissioning / handover and servicing and maintenance of sprinkler and fire suppression installations in accordance with the Specification including integration with the Member's fire strategy / risk assessment and all required builder's works. The lot is divided into six geographical regions. Organisations may bid for all regions. To be considered for the framework organisations must meet the minimum standards of accreditation and other criteria as set out in the ESPD and the associated scoring methodology. PfH intends to appoint 5 contractors to each geographical region but reserves the right to award a greater or fewer number of places depending on the bids received.

Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Installation and Associated Service and Maintenance

The scope of this Lot includes fire alarm and emergency lighting installation and associated service and maintenance in accordance with the Specification including integration with the Member's fire strategy / risk assessment and all required builder's works. The lot is divided into six geographical regions. Organisations may bid for all regions. To be considered for the framework organisations must meet the minimum standards of accreditation and other criteria as set out in the ESPD and the associated scoring methodology. PfH intends to appoint 5 contractors to each geographical region but reserves the right to award a greater or fewer number of places depending on the bids received.

Fire Safety Passive Works

The scope includes the design, installation, testing, commissioning / handover and servicing and maintenance of a range of passive fire protection measures including but not limited to fire resistant rated compartmentation works, replacement fire doors to PAS 24 standards, wet / dry riser works, fire sealing and damping, signage and photoluminescent path markers in accordance with the Specification including integration with the Member's fire strategy / risk assessment and all required builder's works.The Lot is divided into six regions and organisations can bid for all regions. To be considered for the framework organisations must meet the minimum standards of accreditation and other criteria as set out in the ESPD and associated scoring methodology. PfH intends to appoint 5 contractors to each geographical region but reserves the right to award a greater or fewer number of places depending on the bids received.

Fire Safety Whole Building Works Installation, Service and Maintenance

The scope includes the design, installation, testing, commissioning / handover and servicing and maintenance of a range of active and passive fire protection measures as described in Lots 1 - 5 inclusive, in accordance with the Specification including integration with the Member's fire strategy / risk assessment and all required builder's works.The Lot is divided into six regions and organisations can bid for all regions. To be considered for the framework organisations must meet the minimum standards of accreditation and other criteria as set out in the ESPD and associated scoring methodology. PfH intends to appoint 5 contractors to each geographical region but reserves the right to award a greater or fewer number of places depending on the bids received.

Fire Safety Cladding Works

The scope includes the design, installation, testing, commissioning / handover and servicing and maintenance of a replacement Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) cladding panels with new fire resistant cladding systems with appropriate compartmentation in accordance with the Member's fire strategy / risk assessment and all required builder's works. The Lot is divided into six regions and organisations can bid for all regions. To be considered for the framework organisations must meet the minimum standards of accreditation and other criteria as set out in the ESPD and associated scoring methodology. PfH intends to appoint 5 contractors to each geographical region but reserves the right to award a greater or fewer number of places depending on the bids received.

Domestic Fire Alarms Installation and Maintenance

The scope of Lot 8 includes the design, installation, service and maintenance of domestic fire alarms. The Lot is divided into six regions and organisations can bid for all regions. To be considered for the framework organisations must meet the minimum standards of accreditation and other criteria as set out in the ESPD and associated scoring methodology. PfH intends to appoint 5 contractors to each geographical region but reserves the right to award a greater or fewer number of places depending on the bids received.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386851 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 19 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000,000 |
| 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 | PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING LTD (T/A PFH SCOTLAND) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH7 4NS |
| 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
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment
- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 34928470 - Signage
- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment
- 35111200 - Firefighting materials
- 35111500 - Fire suppression system
- 35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds
- 42512510 - Dampers
- 44115500 - Sprinkler systems
- 44212381 - Cladding
- 44221220 - Fire doors
- 45262650 - Cladding works
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
- 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works
- 45343100 - Fireproofing work
- 45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work
- 45343230 - Sprinkler systems installation work
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 50222100 - Repair and maintenance services of dampers
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services

## Release History

- 19 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386851
- 30 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386057
- 23 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385746

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=25
  6th May 2020 - Please find attached the Schedule of Rates to be used for the Pricing Matrix
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=2
  1st May 2020 - Document 2 - ESPD Scoring Methodology
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=24
  1st May 2020 - Document 2 - ESPD Scoring Methodology
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=23
  1st May 2020 - Please find revised list of required accreditations / standards as set out in 1.2.2 of Document 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=1
  27th April 2020 - Document 1 - ESPD V1.14
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=22
  27th April 2020 - Document 1 - ESPD V1.14
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=21
  27th April 2020 - Document 12 - Tender Submission Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=20
  27th April 2020 - Document 1B - Lots Applied For
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=19
  27th April 2020 - Document 9 - Forms of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=14
  27th April 2020 - Document 8H - Framework Agreement Lot 8
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=15
  27th April 2020 - Document 10 - ITT Appendices
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=16
  27th April 2020 - Document 11 - Quantum Billing File Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=17
  27th April 2020 - Document 3 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=18
  27th April 2020 - Document 4 - ITT Instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=3
  27th April 2020 - Document 5 - ITT Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=4
  27th April 2020 - Document 6 - ITT Scoring Methodology and Notes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=5
  27th April 2020 - Document 7A - Pricing Matrix
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=6
  27th April 2020 - Document 7B - Pricing Methodology
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=7
  27th April 2020 - Document 8A - Framework Agreement Lot 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=8
  27th April 2020 - Document 8B - Framework Agreement Lot 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=9
  27th April 2020 - Document 8C - Framework Agreement Lot 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=10
  27th April 2020 - Document 8D - Framework Agreement Lot 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=11
  27th April 2020 - Document 8E - Framework Agreement Lot 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=12
  27th April 2020 - Document 8F - Framework Agreement Lot 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385746&idx=13
  27th April 2020 - Document 8G - Framework Agreement Lot 7
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385746
  Fire Safety Installation Service and Maintenance Works and Services - Scotland - Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and Housemark. PfH Scotland was established in 2013. PfH is a contracting authority under Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (PCSR 2015 and a central purchasing body under Regulation 38 PCSR 2015. PfH is seeking qualified and experienced contractors to establish a framework agreement for Fire Safety Installation, Service and Maintenance Works and Services to cover sprinkler and fire suppression systems, fire alarm and emergency lighting systems, passive works, whole building works, cladding and domestic fire alarms. The framework will be divided into regions. Separate frameworks are being procured for Fire Safety Consultancy Works in Scotland and for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386851
  Fire Safety Installation Service and Maintenance Works and Services - Scotland - Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and Housemark. PfH Scotland was established in 2013. PfH is a contracting authority under Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (PCSR 2015 and a central purchasing body under Regulation 38 PCSR 2015. PfH is seeking qualified and experienced contractors to establish a framework agreement for Fire Safety Installation, Service and Maintenance Works and Services to cover sprinkler and fire suppression systems, fire alarm and emergency lighting systems, passive works, whole building works, cladding and domestic fire alarms. The framework will be divided into regions. Separate frameworks are being procured for Fire Safety Consultancy Works in Scotland and for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://procurementforhousing.co.uk/permissible-users/
- http://www.pfhscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000620280
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/court-of-session

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