Published date: 4 April 2023
This notice was replaced on 27 November 2024
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Opportunity (published 27 November 2024)
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Fire-detection systems - 31625100
Fire-alarm systems - 31625200
Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment - 50413200
Fire-prevention services - 75251110
Location of contract
England
Procurement reference
GPLAC001-DN664380-70474258
Published date
4 April 2023
Closing date
28 April 2023
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Great Places is seeking feedback from suppliers that are able to test fire safety systems on a monthly basis, in addition to following a periodic servicing programme to fire safety equipment plus responsive maintenance and repairs to these systems, in line with relevant standards and regulations.
The proposed service covers approximately 860 residential buildings, that is likely going to be split between four regional Lots across the Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Yorkshire regions.
The buildings accommodate a range of tenancies including social housing, shared ownership and supported living.
The total contract value is estimated to be in the region of £5.2m over a 5 year duration.
A Supplier Engagement Day will be held at 1pm on 27th April 2023 in Didsbury, Manchester, to achieve the following objectives:
1 - Understand supplier competency, capacity, operations and sector experience
2 - Understand pricing mechanisms and how to secure best value
3 - Gauge market interest and understand potential barriers to bidding
This is an opportunity for suppliers to have their say and offer feedback, to help inform the development of the requirements.
Suppliers are encouraged to email sample pricing as part of this market testing.
Please RSVP by contacting stephanie.cameron@greatplaces.org.uk.
For avoidance of doubt, attendance is not a prerequisite to apply for the tender. The tender will be conducted in accordance with the Open Procedure.
If you would like to contribute to this process but unable to attend the Supplier Engagement Day, please contact Stephanie Cameron stephanie.cameron@greatplaces.org.uk who will send a copy of the questionnaire. Please note that the final date for completed questionnaires is Friday 28 April 2023.
Great Places Housing Group (Great Places) is publishing this notice to facilitate early engagement with potential providers. It relates only to pre-procurement market engagement in accordance with Regulation 40 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. It is not a Call for Competition.
About the buyer
Contact name
Stephanie Cameron
Address
2A Derwent Avenue
Manchester
M21 7QP
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1614475160
stephanie.cameron@greatplaces.org.uk
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