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title: "Supply, Servicing and Maintenance of Hand Held Fire Fighting Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000718578"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-04-28"
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# Supply, Servicing and Maintenance of Hand Held Fire Fighting Equipment

Buyer: EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000718578

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## Summary

The East Renfrewshire Council has awarded a contract for the supply, servicing, and maintenance of hand-held fire fighting equipment. The contracting process was conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal. The contract covers the annual inspection and service of fire fighting equipment, adhering to specific regulations and standards. The contract was valued at 160,000 GBP and was signed on 26th April 2023, with Firepoint being the supplier.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses, especially SMEs in the services industry, to participate and potentially secure contracts for fire safety services. Interested parties should ensure compliance with the specific requirements outlined in the tender, such as adhering to fire safety regulations and standards. The East Renfrewshire Council's aim to maximise community benefits through the contract creates additional opportunities for targeted recruitment, training, and support for various groups within the community.

## Notice

The contract shall encompass the annual inspection and service of Hand Held Fire Fighting Equipment and their associated maintenance/ repairs throughout the duration of the contract. In accordance with the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, the responsible person must manage general fire precautions including the provision of means to fight fire which, in the form of portable fire extinguishers, conform to British standard BS 5306-3:2017 (Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises, commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, code of practice). This procurement was conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). A one stage Open procedure was applied. Bidders self-certified their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD (Scotland) in PSC-T. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract shall encompass the annual inspection and service of Hand Held Fire Fighting Equipment and their associated maintenance/ repairs throughout the duration of the contract. In accordance with the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, the responsible person must manage general fire precautions including the provision of means to fight fire which, in the form of portable fire extinguishers, conform to British standard BS 5306-3:2017 (Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises, commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, code of practice). Annual Inspection and Service - It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all properties are visited and inspection and services to all appliances are carried out, within a period not less than 10 months but not exceeding twelve months from the date of last service. The Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements for access to properties, which should be at a time convenient to the property users. At each property, the Contractor shall carry out for all portable fire extinguishers, the procedures for: - basic service (annually) - extended service (every 5 years) - overhaul and recharging All in strict compliance with and at frequencies detailed in BS 5306, Part 3.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Options: The Council reserves the right to spend up to 177,896 GBP (Excluding VAT) over the contract term should there be a requirement and budget is available. It should be noted this additional spend is not guaranteed.

Renewal: Up to 3 x 12 month extension periods at the discretion of the Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477361 |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 3rd Quarter 2026 |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GIFFNOCK |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G46 6UG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | East Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Giffnock and Thornliebank |
| Westminster constituency | East Renfrewshire |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIREPOINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 35111300 - Fire extinguishers
- 35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers
- 39525400 - Fire blankets
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477361
- 13 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468566

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468566
  Supply, Servicing and Maintenance of Hand Held Fire Fighting Equipment - The contract shall encompass the annual inspection and service of Hand Held Fire Fighting Equipment and their associated maintenance/ repairs throughout the duration of the contract. This applies to all properties listed in Property list appended. In accordance with the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, the responsible person must manage general fire precautions including the provision of means to fight fire which, in the form of portable fire extinguishers, conform to British standard BS 5306-3:2017 (Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises, commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, code of practice). 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 SPD (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 Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477361
  Supply, Servicing and Maintenance of Hand Held Fire Fighting Equipment - The contract shall encompass the annual inspection and service of Hand Held Fire Fighting Equipment and their associated maintenance/ repairs throughout the duration of the contract. In accordance with the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, the responsible person must manage general fire precautions including the provision of means to fight fire which, in the form of portable fire extinguishers, conform to British standard BS 5306-3:2017 (Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises, commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, code of practice). This procurement was conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). A one stage Open procedure was applied. Bidders self-certified their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD (Scotland) in PSC-T. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000718578
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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