---
title: "Fire Alarm Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000758253"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000758253.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2024-02-14"
---

# Fire Alarm Upgrade

Buyer: VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000758253

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## Summary

The Viewpoint Housing Association in Edinburgh, UK, completed a procurement process for the award of a contract titled "Fire Alarm Upgrade" in the industry category of housing and community amenities. The procurement method used was a limited tender under extreme urgency due to the urgent replacement needed for the fire system at the Gilespie Crescent scheme. The contract, valued at GBP 80,000.00, was signed on January 12, 2024, for emergency award to Safe Building Services Limited.

This tender for the fire alarm upgrade presents opportunities for businesses in the works sector, particularly those specialising in emergency maintenance services. Businesses with expertise in rapid response projects and fire safety systems maintenance would be well-suited to compete for similar emergency contracts in the housing and community amenities industry in Edinburgh and beyond.

## Notice

Upgrade of the faulty fire alarm system

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Emergency award to current maintenance contractor who had been selected using price and quality

### Procurement Information

Current fire system at the 100 flat scheme at Gillespie Crescent, Edinburgh needed to be replaced urgently. The works had to be done as an emergency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498798 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 2HG |
| 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 | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFE BUILDING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498798

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498798
  Fire Alarm Upgrade - Upgrade of the faulty fire alarm system

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.viewpoint.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000758253

## Provenance

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