Published date: 1 May 2023

Last edited date: 1 May 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 16 May 2023, 3pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment - 50413200

Location of contract

HP11 2JZ

Value of contract

£50,000 to £70,000

Procurement reference

IT-270-90-BNU-2303-266

Published date

1 May 2023

Closing date

16 May 2023

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

1 August 2023

Contract end date

31 July 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Buckinghamshire New University invites tenders for the service contract for the maintenance of Electronic Smoke Ventilation Windows, Fire Extinguishers & Dry Risers.

Suppliers are expected to be able to service all three areas in one combined contract: Electronic Smoke Ventilation Windows, Fire Extinguishers & Dry Risers. Suppliers who would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express
Interest here https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/ . Tender documents will be published in due course. Anticipated contract start date 1st August 2023.

1) Electronic Smoke Ventilation Windows: To supply a price for the Service Contract for the electronic smoke ventilation windows and associated controls across our main High Wycombe campus, Hughenden Student Village, Windsor House, Aylesbury Campus to comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation including the 'Building Regulations 2000' and the 'Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The University will require a minimum of 1 (one) service visit per year.

2) Fire Extinguishers: To supply a price for the Service Contract for the fire extinguishers, fire blankets and hose reels across our Main High Wycombe campus, Uxbridge campus, Aylesbury Campus, Brook Street Halls of Residence, Hughenden Student Village, Windsor House and Missenden Abbey to comply with BS 5306-3: 2017. There are currently approximately 1000+ fire extinguishers and 160+ fire blankets across all sites. The University will require a minimum of 2 (two) service visits per year.

3) Dry Risers: To supply a price for the Service Contract for the maintenance and servicing of the dry riser fire hydrant systems including emergency breakdown and attendance across our main High Wycombe campus, Uxbridge campus, Brook Street Halls of Residence, Hughenden Student Village, Windsor House and Aylesbury Campus. There are approximately 18 dry riser fire hydrant systems across all sites. The University will require a minimum of 2 (two) service visits per year.

The successful contractor will be invited to enter a contract for an initial 3 (three) year period beginning on Tuesday 1st August 2023 with the option of an extension for a further period of up to 2 (two) years at yearly intervals subject to review of the continued successful performance of the contract. The decision of whether to take up the extension option will be down to the absolute discretion of the University.

The estimated total value of the contract (all three combined) over its duration (including the extension option if this is taken up) is £50,000 - £70,000 excluding VAT.

It is essential that Tenderers visit the University campus prior to submitting their tender submission in order to ascertain all the necessary information as to risk which may affect their tender sum.

More information

Links

Additional text

Suppliers who would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest here https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/

Tender documents will be published in due course.

Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact.


Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Veronica Fatemi

Address

High Wycombe
Bucks
***
HP11 2JZ
United Kingdom

Telephone

01494522141

Email

veronica.fatemi@bucks.ac.uk