--- title: "Sheltered Housing Fire Alarm Upgrades" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000787242" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787242" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787242.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787242.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-15" --- # Sheltered Housing Fire Alarm Upgrades Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000787242 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787242) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787242.json) ## Summary The procurement process overseen by Renfrewshire Council involves a contract for the upgrade of fire alarm systems in sheltered housing complexes across Renfrewshire. The Council, located in Paisley, Scotland, aims to install modern digital fire alarm systems in 300 properties, encompassing 12 distinct complexes, thereby enhancing safety and compliance with regulations. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure under the works category, with the contract awarded to A Alexander & Son Electrical Ltd for an amount of £718,694. Key dates include the contract signing on 29th April 2025, while the procurement stage has progressed from tender issuance on 13th February 2025 to contract award finalised by May 2025. This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in fire alarm installations and electrical works. Companies with the capability to deliver sectional projects within specific timelines and with considerations for community benefits are encouraged to seek similar opportunities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in electrical systems will find this tender particularly fitting, as the procurement encouraged SME participation, evidenced by multiple bids from entities of varying sizes. The contract structure highlights the importance of Fair Work and community benefits, which can foster local partnerships and enhance company profiles through successful completion of high-impact projects. ## Notice Renfrewshire Council (the Employer) has the requirement to appoint a Contractor to carry out the removal and installation of new digital Fire Alarm systems in 300 properties across 12 Sheltered Housing Complexes. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This contract is for a Contractor to carry out Fire Alarm Upgrades to 300 properties across 12 sheltered housing complexes. The Contract will also require the upgrade of fire alarms within common areas of each complex: - Alt Patrick Gardens - Darkwood Court - Fulbar Court - Gallacher Court - Houston Court - Monkdyke House - Rowan Gardens - Spiersfield Gardens - Springbank Road - The Oaks - Bruce Court - Fitzalan Court This Contract will involve sectional start and completion dates and each complex will have 5 - 11 weeks for the service to be completed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530419 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £718,694 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1JB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | A ALEXANDER & SON ELECTRICAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems - 35121700 - Alarm systems - 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work ## Release History - 15 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530419 - 23 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522342 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522342 Sheltered Housing Fire Alarm Upgrades - Renfrewshire Council (the Employer) has the requirement to appoint a Contractor to carry out the removal and installation of new digital Fire Alarm systems in 300 properties across 12 Sheltered Housing Complexes. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530419 Sheltered Housing Fire Alarm Upgrades - Renfrewshire Council (the Employer) has the requirement to appoint a Contractor to carry out the removal and installation of new digital Fire Alarm systems in 300 properties across 12 Sheltered Housing Complexes. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787242 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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