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title: "PS-21-48 - Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Maintenance MTC"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000658418"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-10-20"
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# PS-21-48 - Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Maintenance MTC

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000658418

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## Summary

The East Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Maintenance services to Fortress Security Ltd. The contract, titled "PS-21-48 - Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Maintenance MTC", falls under the main procurement category of services. The contract involves planned inspection, servicing, testing, and emergency/reactive repairs of fire alarm systems and emergency lighting. The contract, with a total value of £859,996.68 GBP, was signed on September 7, 2021. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded following a tender process. The contracting authority is located in Kilmarnock, UK.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses providing fire alarm and emergency lighting maintenance services to grow their portfolio. Companies specialising in security services, particularly those with experience in system maintenance and repair, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract duration is initially for 3 years with the option for three additional one-year extensions, offering a stable revenue stream for the winning bidder. The procurement process included evaluation criteria for quality and price, with community benefits such as targeted recruitment, SME development, and community engagement being encouraged as part of the submissions. The submission deadline for this contract was July 28, 2021, with electronic submissions being accepted.

## Notice

Name: Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Servicing, Maintenance & Repair Term Contract. Nature: The nature of the works envisaged within this contract relates to both the planned inspection, servicing & testing, and to emergency/reactive repairs of fire alarm systems and emergency lighting. It is anticipated that the vast majority of work will be carried out during normal working hours. Location: Premises listed in Appendices to ITT document. Contract length: 3 year plus option of three 1 year extensions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Name: Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Servicing, Maintenance & Repair Term Contract. Nature: The nature of the works envisaged within this contract relates to both the planned inspection, servicing & testing, and to emergency/reactive repairs of fire alarm systems and emergency lighting. It is anticipated that the vast majority of work will be carried out during normal working hours. Location: Premises listed in Appendices to ITT document. Contract length: 3 year plus option of three 1 year extensions.

Renewal: 3No. 1year optional extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462220 |
| 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 | 20 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 3 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £859,996 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORTRESS SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 35121700 - Alarm systems
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462220
- 24 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419286

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419286
  PS-21-48 - Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Maintenance MTC - Name: Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Servicing, Maintenance & Repair Term Contract. Nature: The nature of the works envisaged within this contract relates to both the planned inspection, servicing & testing, and to emergency/reactive repairs of fire alarm systems and emergency lighting. It is anticipated that the vast majority of work will be carried out during normal working hours. Location: Premises listed in Appendices to ITT document. Contract length: 3 year plus option of three 1 year extensions.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462220
  PS-21-48 - Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Maintenance MTC - Name: Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Servicing, Maintenance & Repair Term Contract. Nature: The nature of the works envisaged within this contract relates to both the planned inspection, servicing & testing, and to emergency/reactive repairs of fire alarm systems and emergency lighting. It is anticipated that the vast majority of work will be carried out during normal working hours. Location: Premises listed in Appendices to ITT document. Contract length: 3 year plus option of three 1 year extensions.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658418
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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