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title: "Fire Safety Installation Service and Maintenance Works and Services - Scotland"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING LTD (T/A PFH SCOTLAND)"
published: "2020-12-22"
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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-r6ebe6-0000621963

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## Summary

Procurement for Housing Ltd (acting as PfH Scotland) is seeking qualified contractors for a framework agreement concerning Fire Safety Installation Service and Maintenance Works in Scotland. The tender is currently underway, focusing on various fire safety services including sprinkler and fire suppression systems, fire alarms, and emergency lighting systems. The tender was announced on 28th May 2020, with a closing date for submissions set for 29th June 2020. Bidders must be able to demonstrate relevant experience, alongside compliance with specific accreditation standards. The estimated total value of the works is £500 million, with contracts being awarded for various lots across Scotland.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for contractors specialising in fire safety solutions, maintenance, and installation services. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger companies with proven track records are encouraged to apply, as the framework is designed to appoint multiple contractors within geographical regions. Companies focusing on compliance with health and safety standards, alongside those holding appropriate certifications, will be well-positioned to compete for these lucrative contracts and establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the 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 Scotland 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 Scotland is seeking qualified and experienced contractors to establish a framework agreement for Fire Safety Installation, Service and Maintenance Works and Services to cover spirnkler 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. A separate framework is being procured for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, details of which can be accessed at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/procurementforhousing/aspx/Home

### Lot Information

Sprinkler and Fire Suppression Systems Service and Maintenance

Service and maintenance services in relation to sprinkler and fire suppressions systems. The Lot is divided into 6 geographical regions and bidders may tender 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 Scotland intends to appoint 5 contactors to each 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 Scotland

Design, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, service and maintenance in relation to fire alarm and emergency lighting systems. The Lot is divided into 6 geographical regions and bidders may tender 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 Scotland intends to appoint 5 contactors to each region, but reserves the right to award a greater or fewer number of places depending on the bids received.

Fire Alarms and Emergency Lighting Service and Maintenance Scotland

Service and maintenance in relation to fire alarms and emergency lighting systems. The Lot is divided into 6 geographical regions and bidders may tender 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 Scotland intends to appoint 5 contactors to each region, but reserves the right to award a greater or fewer number of places depending on the bids received.

Fire Safety Passive Works Scotland

Design, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, service and maintenance in relation to a range of passive fire protection measures including but not limited to fire resistant rated compartmentation works, provision and replacement of fire doors to PAS 24 standards, wet / dry riser works, fire sealing and damping. signage and photoluminescent path markers . The Lot is divided into 6 geographical regions and bidders may tender 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 Scotland intends to appoint 5 contactors to each 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 Scotland

Design, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, service and maintenance in relation to a range of active and passive fire protection measures as described in Lots 1 to 5. The Lot is divided into 6 geographical regions and bidders may tender 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 Scotland intends to appoint 5 contactors to each 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

Design, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, service and maintenance in relation to domestic fire alarms. The Lot is divided into 6 geographical regions and bidders may tender 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 Scotland intends to appoint 5 contactors to each region, but reserves the right to award a greater or fewer number of places depending on the bids received.

Fire Safety Cladding Works Scotland

Design, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, service and maintenance of cladding and replacement Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) cladding panels with new fir resistant cladding systems with appropriate compartmentation. The Lot is divided into 6 geographical regions and bidders may tender 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 Scotland intends to appoint 5 contactors to each 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

Design, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, service and maintenance in relation to sprinkler and fire suppressions systems. The Lot is divided into 6 geographical regions and bidders may tender 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 Scotland intends to appoint 5 contactors to each 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=DEC403278 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| Lots value | £550,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | EASY HEAT SYSTEMS; INSULATED RENDER SYSTEMS (SCOTLAND; KING COMMUNICATIONS AND SECURITY; MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE; OPENVIEW GROUP; PROCAST BUILDING CONTRACTORS; SPG FIRE & SECURITY; TUNSTALL HEALTHCARE (UK |

## 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

- 22 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC403278
- 28 May 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387326

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=24
  5th June 2020 - BCIS SoR to be used for Lot 7 - Cladding and for the Cladding elements of Lot 6 (for info only)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=13
  1st June 2020 - Document 8D - Framework Agreement - Lot 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=14
  1st June 2020 - Document 8E - Framework Agreement - Lot 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=15
  1st June 2020 - Document 8F - Framework Agreement - Lot 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=16
  1st June 2020 - Document 8G - Framework Agreement - Lot 7
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=17
  1st June 2020 - Document 8H - Framework Agreement - Lot 8
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=18
  1st June 2020 - Document 9 - Forms of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=19
  1st June 2020 - Document 10 - ITT Appendices
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=20
  1st June 2020 - Document 11 - Quantum Billing File Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=21
  1st June 2020 - Document 12 - Tender Submission Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=22
  1st June 2020 - Document 13 - Schedule of Rates - Lots 1 - 6 and 8
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=23
  1st June 2020 - Document 15 - Changes from previous tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=1
  1st June 2020 - Document 1 - PfH Fire Safety - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=2
  1st June 2020 - Document 1B - Lots Applied For
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=3
  1st June 2020 - Document 2 - ESPD Scoring Methodology and Notes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=4
  1st June 2020 - Document 3 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=5
  1st June 2020 - Document 4 - ITT Instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=6
  1st June 2020 - Document 5 - ITT Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=7
  1st June 2020 - Document 6 - ITT Scoring Methodology and Notes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=8
  1st June 2020 - Document 7A - Pricing Matrix
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=9
  1st June 2020 - Document 7B - Pricing Methodology
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=10
  1st June 2020 - Document 8A - Framework Agreement - Lot 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=11
  1st June 2020 - Document 8B - Framework Agreement - Lot 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387326&idx=12
  1st June 2020 - Document 8C - Framework Agreement - Lot 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387326
  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 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 Scotland 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 Scotland is seeking qualified and experienced contractors to establish a framework agreement for Fire Safety Installation, Service and Maintenance Works and Services to cover spirnkler 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. A separate framework is being procured for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, details of which can be accessed at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/procurementforhousing/aspx/Home
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC403278
  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 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 Scotland 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 Scotland is seeking qualified and experienced contractors to establish a framework agreement for Fire Safety Installation, Service and Maintenance Works and Services to cover spirnkler 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. A separate framework is being procured for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, details of which can be accessed at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/procurementforhousing/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://procurementforhousing.co.uk/permissible-users/
- http://www.pfhscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000621963
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/procurementforhousing/aspx/Home
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/court-of-session

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