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title: "Fire Risk Assessments"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000640290"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LOTHIAN"
published: "2021-03-26"
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# Fire Risk Assessments

Buyer: NHS LOTHIAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000640290

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## Summary

The procurement process for Fire Risk Assessments is being conducted by NHS Lothian, acting as the buyer in this open tender. The project, requiring comprehensive fire risk assessments per the Fire Scotland Act 2005 and associated regulations, is aimed at various properties within specified regions of the UK, specifically Morningside, Edinburgh. Key dates include the bid submission deadline of 17 February 2021, with the contract award period commencing immediately after. The anticipated contract value is £160,000, and the process follows the open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in health and safety services, particularly those with expertise in fire risk assessments. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant qualifications, such as membership in recognised fire safety professional bodies, and possess the necessary insurance cover will be well-suited to compete. The requirement for bidders to show a yearly turnover exceeding £240,000 adds an additional pathway for established firms to expand their service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

The Fire Scotland Act 2005 and Fire Safety Scotland Regulations 2006 requires a building to have a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment undertaken and regularly reviewed. NHSL require to have a Fire Risk Assessment undertaken for all properties identified within the site buildings list, the Fire Risk Assessment must be carried out under the BAFE Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment SP205 scheme and in accordance with PAS 79: 2012 guidance and recommended methodology.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Fire Scotland Act 2005 and Fire Safety Scotland Regulations 2006 requires a building to have a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment undertaken and regularly reviewed. NHSL require to have a Fire Risk Assessment undertaken for all properties identified within the site buildings list, the Fire Risk Assessment must be carried out under the BAFE Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment SP205 scheme and in accordance with PAS 79: 2012 guidance and recommended methodology. The Assessment must include that a full and extensive site survey and inspection is completed, and the assessment should: - Identify people at Risk - Identify fire hazards - Evaluate the risk and decide if existing measures are adequate. - Record fire risk assessment information. - Review the fire risk assessment. The Final Fire Risk Assessment must be signed by the Assessor and Checked, Validated and Counter Signed by a Senior Colleague.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410428 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,100 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LOTHIAN |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH10 5HF |
| 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 | Morningside |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMALGAMATE - SAFETY RISK MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
- 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410428
- 5 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403436

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403436
  Fire Risk Assessments - The Fire Scotland Act 2005 and Fire Safety Scotland Regulations 2006 requires a building to have a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment undertaken and regularly reviewed. NHSL require to have a Fire Risk Assessment undertaken for all properties identified within the site buildings list, the Fire Risk Assessment must be carried out under the BAFE Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment SP205 scheme and in accordance with PAS 79: 2012 guidance and recommended methodology.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410428
  Fire Risk Assessments - The Fire Scotland Act 2005 and Fire Safety Scotland Regulations 2006 requires a building to have a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment undertaken and regularly reviewed. NHSL require to have a Fire Risk Assessment undertaken for all properties identified within the site buildings list, the Fire Risk Assessment must be carried out under the BAFE Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment SP205 scheme and in accordance with PAS 79: 2012 guidance and recommended methodology.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000640290
- https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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