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title: "The University of Edinburgh Dry Risers and Fire Hydrants Servicing & Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000631856"
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# The University of Edinburgh Dry Risers and Fire Hydrants Servicing & Maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000631856

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a tender process for the "Dry Risers and Fire Hydrants Servicing & Maintenance" project, aimed at ensuring safe and efficient operational management of fire protection systems across its buildings. This procurement falls under the services category and will be carried out via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal. An open procedure will be utilised, allowing interested businesses to submit their bids by the deadline indicated in the tender announcement. The contract value is approximately £53,194, with the award dated 18th February 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for enterprises specialising in fire safety services, particularly those experienced in servicing and maintaining fire hydrants and dry risers. Businesses with certifications such as BAFE SP105, ISO 9001, and a proven track record of quality service in compliance with British safety standards would be well-suited to compete. Participation in this contract can aid in fostering long-term relationships with a prestigious educational institution, ultimately contributing to business growth and visibility within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh is looking to appoint a Contractor to provide a comprehensive servicing, maintenance and reactive works service to the University covering the fire hydrants and dry riser installations located across a number of buildings. All parts and components shall be sourced from the plant or equipment original manufacturer. The Contractor shall a member of the British Approvals of Fire Equipment (BAFE) Scheme 105 or equivalent for the service and maintenance of dry and wet risers / falling installations. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this Contract Notice when completing the tender in PCS-T.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh wishes to procure the services of a single supplier to provide a comprehensive servicing, maintenance and reactive works service to the University covering the fire hydrants and dry riser installations located in various locations across the Estates. The contract will ensure that the equipment is maintained to the highest standard by readily available, trained, competent personnel, thus improving the response time and efficiency of reactive repair works, reducing equipment downtime, optimising running costs and supporting a safe and fully compliant Estate.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: Maximum 2 year extension, broken down to 1 year plus 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421820 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Approximately 12 months prior to the expiration of this agreement |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,194 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CALEDONIA FIRE AND SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 44482200 - Fire hydrants
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421820
- 1 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT395995

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT395995
  The University of Edinburgh Dry Risers and Fire Hydrants Servicing & Maintenance - The University of Edinburgh is looking to appoint a Contractor to provide a comprehensive servicing, maintenance and reactive works service to the University covering the fire hydrants and dry riser installations located across a number of buildings. All parts and components shall be sourced from the plant or equipment original manufacturer. The Contractor shall a member of the British Approvals of Fire Equipment (BAFE) Scheme 105 or equivalent for the service and maintenance of dry and wet risers / falling installations. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this Contract Notice when completing the tender in PCS-T.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421820
  The University of Edinburgh Dry Risers and Fire Hydrants Servicing & Maintenance - The University of Edinburgh is looking to appoint a Contractor to provide a comprehensive servicing, maintenance and reactive works service to the University covering the fire hydrants and dry riser installations located across a number of buildings. All parts and components shall be sourced from the plant or equipment original manufacturer. The Contractor shall a member of the British Approvals of Fire Equipment (BAFE) Scheme 105 or equivalent for the service and maintenance of dry and wet risers / falling installations. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this Contract Notice when completing the tender in PCS-T.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0024&from=EN
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/30/contents/enacted
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/493/contents/made
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000631856
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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