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title: "Fire Safety Framework PIN Notice"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000722826"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LHC FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA)"
published: "2023-02-20"
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# Fire Safety Framework PIN Notice

Buyer: LHC FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000722826

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## Summary

The LHC for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is planning a procurement process for a Fire Safety Framework. The framework aims to ensure the safety and compliance of public sector buildings. The opportunity includes services such as fire safety consultancy, risk assessments, passive and active fire protection installation, maintenance, cladding remedials, and waking watch services. The procurement stage is at the planning phase with a future notice date set for June 1, 2023. The location is in Livingston, UKM.

This tender for the Fire Safety Framework presents opportunities for businesses in the fire safety services sector to engage with LHC and its regional businesses. Businesses offering services related to fire safety consultancy, risk assessments, fire protection installation, maintenance, cladding assessments, and waking watch services would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could open avenues for business growth, especially for those focusing on ensuring the safety of public sector buildings.

## Notice

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to provide awareness of an upcoming framework tender for fire safety services. This opportunity has been listed on behalf of LHC and our regional businesses: Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC) London and South East (LSE) Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA) LHC is currently planning a procurement of a fire safety framework which will encompass a range of measures to ensure the safety and compliance of public sector buildings. The exact scope of the framework may be subject to change following the pre-tender market engagement carried out by LHC but services that are currently envisaged to be included within this future framework are as follows: - Fire Safety Consultancy - Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Safety Inspections - Installation of Passive Fire Protection - Installation of Active Fire Protection - Active Fire Protection Testing, Servicing and Maintenance - Installation of Fire Suppression Systems - Fire Suppression Systems Servicing and Maintenance - Cladding Remedials and Replacement - Waking Watch Services

### Lot Information

Fire Safety Consultancy

The scope of this consultancy lot is expected to include: Fire Consultancy Advice on all fire safety aspects of Client portfolios Develop fire strategies, policies, procedures, and emergency plans Undertake PAS9980 assessments Undertake EWS1 reports Provide cost-benefit analysis of options for fire safety remedial solutions. The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Fire Risk Assessments

The scope of this lot will cover: Fire Risk assessments Block assessments. The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Installation of Passive Fire Protection

The scope of this lot is expected to include the design, supply and installation of a range of passive fire protection measures including: Fire compartmentation works (including surveys and remedial works) Fire door surveys and installations Fire shutters and curtains Fire performance labelling Fire safety signage and Information. The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Installation of Active Fire Protection

The scope of this lot is expected to include the design, supply and installation of the following active fire protection systems and equipment: Fire Alarm Systems Emergency lighting design, supply, install and commission AOV (Automatic Opening Vents) Domestic smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms Fire Extinguishers and other manual fire suppression equipment. The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Active Fire Protection Servicing and Maintenance

The scope of this lot is expected to include the testing, servicing and maintenance of the following: Fire Alarm Systems servicing & maintenance Emergency lighting design, AOV (Automatic Opening Vents) Domestic Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide alarms Fire Extinguishers and other manual fire suppression equipment. The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Installation of Fire Suppression Systems

The scope of this lot is expected to include design, supply and installation of the following: Dry & Wet Risers Sprinkler systems Water Mist Systems. The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Fire Suppression Systems Servicing and Maintenance

The scope of this lot is expected to include the testing, servicing and maintenance of the following: Dry & Wet Risers Sprinkler systems Water Mist Systems. The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Cladding Assessments and Remedial Works

The scope of this lot is to include the assessment and remedial works to external cladding in line with fire regulations.. The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Waking Watch Services

The scope of this lot is expected to provide temporary waking watch services where suitably trained staff patrol the floors and the exterior perimeter of a building to maintain the safety of its occupants from fire and ensure there is sufficient warning in the event of a fire to support the evacuation strategy.. The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471661 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LHC FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA) |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 8AF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston North |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 35111300 - Fire extinguishers
- 35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers
- 35111500 - Fire suppression system
- 35111510 - Fire suppression hand tools
- 35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds
- 39525400 - Fire blankets
- 44212381 - Cladding
- 44221220 - Fire doors
- 44482000 - Fire-protection devices
- 45262650 - Cladding works
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
- 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works
- 45343100 - Fireproofing work
- 45343220 - Fire-extinguishers installation work
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
- 71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction
- 71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471661

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471661
  Fire Safety Framework PIN Notice - This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to provide awareness of an upcoming framework tender for fire safety services. This opportunity has been listed on behalf of LHC and our regional businesses: Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC) London and South East (LSE) Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA) LHC is currently planning a procurement of a fire safety framework which will encompass a range of measures to ensure the safety and compliance of public sector buildings. The exact scope of the framework may be subject to change following the pre-tender market engagement carried out by LHC but services that are currently envisaged to be included within this future framework are as follows: - Fire Safety Consultancy - Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Safety Inspections - Installation of Passive Fire Protection - Installation of Active Fire Protection - Active Fire Protection Testing, Servicing and Maintenance - Installation of Fire Suppression Systems - Fire Suppression Systems Servicing and Maintenance - Cladding Remedials and Replacement - Waking Watch Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=722826
- http://www.scottishprocurement.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000722826
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/LHC/aspx/Tenders/Forthcoming

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