Published date: 6 December 2024

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: 15 January 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Emergency lighting equipment - 31518200

  • Fire-alarm systems - 31625200

  • Fire-alarm system installation work - 45312100

    • Repair and maintenance services of building installations - 50700000

Location of contract

SS2 6FA

Value of contract

£420,000 to £480,000

Procurement reference

SOSBC001-DN753041-24567653

Published date

6 December 2024

Closing date

15 January 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 June 2025

Contract end date

31 May 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Southend on Sea City Council is seeking to engage an experienced and qualified contractor to fulfil statutory servicing, maintenance and responsive repairs and maintenance to fire alarms, emergency lighting and disabled toilet alarms in Public Buildings (excluding Housing Stock) and delegated properties (i.e. Schools and Community Buildings). The contract will also include the provision of fire alarm monitoring for unattended properties and a 24-hour response to call outs with a 1-hour response time in respect to some buildings. The contract will include a planned service and maintenance schedule and schedule of rates for repairs and new works.
All potential contractors must hold BAFE SP203-1 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Design, Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance) or equivalent and BAFE SP203-4 Emergency Lighting Systems (Design, Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance) or equivalent. The duration of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 3 years. The contract will be let under a JCT Measured Term Contract.
The procurement will be conducted electronically via the Council's e-tender facility Pro-Contract https://procontract.due-north.com. Your organisation will need to register on the e-tender system where registration is free of charge. Once you have registered you will need to express an interest in this opportunity (E-Tender Project ID: DN753041), then look at 'My Opportunities' where you will be able to view all the tender documents. Any tender queries in relation to this project must be raised as a clarification request via the messaging portal on the e-tender facility.

About the buyer

Contact name

Mrs Procurementops

Address

Civic Centre
Victoria Avenue
Southend on Sea
SS2 6ER
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1702215000

Email

procurementops@southend.gov.uk

Website

http://www.southend.gov.uk/