Published date: 20 August 2024

Last edited date: 21 August 2024

This notice was replaced on 19 December 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 19 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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Computer-related equipment - 30230000

  • Miscellaneous computer equipment - 30236000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£30,000

Procurement reference

IOW001-DN739383-10862736

Published date

20 August 2024

Closing date

12 September 2024

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

1 December 2024

Contract end date

30 November 2029

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Other

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") invites Quotes from suitably qualified suppliers ("Potential Suppliers") for the provision of design, installation and maintenance of a Gas suppression system to the server room.
Potential suppliers must hold the following accreditations (or equivalent);
• BAFE SP203 Part 1 - Fire Alarm System Design, Installation, Maintenance
• BAFE SP203 Part 3 - Gas Suppression System Design, Installation, maintenance
• Members of the FIA (Fire industry Association)
• F-Gas certification
• LPS 1204 certified to Design, Install and Maintain the gas suppression systems.
Solutions utilising both clean chemical and inert gas should be put forward for consideration along with control measures to mitigate risks to occupants in each case.
All solutions must be able to automatically detect and extinguish fires within the server room, minimise damage to neighbouring equipment as far as possible as well as minimising risks to occupiers. Wet sprinkler type systems will not be considered.
All systems will include a minimum of control panel, smoke detection and audible alarms. However, designs must address early detection, evidence system efficiency, remote monitoring and post activation considerations.
The initial term for the service contract let in conjunction with this design and installation contract will be 5 years. During this term, all servicing requirements will need to be met by the supplier along with all remote monitoring and callouts. A minimum response time of 24hours is required for callouts and all service visits must be booked in advance with the Authority. Key phone numbers for Authority contacts will be provided at contract award, key contact phone numbers for the successful provider will also be required at this time. Potential providers must have an out of hours call handling facility for emergencies.
The existing gas suppression system will require decommissioning and complete removal from the server room.
On completion of the new installation, an airtightness test of the space should be undertaken and documented before the system is set to run.

Interested suppliers can login if already registered at Log In (due-north.com) (there is a 'Register free' link to click if they are new to proactis)
They will need to look for project ID DN739383 Gas Suppression system for server room.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Gas suppression system for Server room

  • Opportunity
  • Published 20 August 2024

About the buyer

Contact name

Alice Hadridge

Address

County Hall
High Street
Newport
PO30 1UD
United Kingdom

Email

alice.hadridge@iow.gov.uk

Website

http://www.iow.gov.uk