Responsive and Planned Maintenance – Fire Protection Chargeable Contracts

Concepts

• construction work
• chargeable contracts
• fire protection
• fire protection contracts
• active fire protection
• planned maintenance
• fire safety act
• contract b
• fire hydrant maintenance
• fire doors

Location

London

Description

The Authority seeks to procure Two (2) fire protection contracts – Contracts A and Contract B are to be tendered for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend by a further year (1) year at an estimated total contract value of £8m for each contract. The proposed scope of works include:: • intrusive type 4 compartmentation surveys and remedial works; • passive and active fire protection, including all / any associated works; • fire doors and cavity barriers; • sprinkler maintenance and installation; • fire hydrant maintenance; • associated sundry building works; and • all forms of safe working access equipment. The Building Safety Act 2022 will have significant implications for the council and these proposed contracts aim to ensure arrangements are in place to deal with fire safety works. The procurement is divided into two (2) contracts based on a geographic basis, and tenderers can only be awarded one (1) contract if successful in the procurement: 1. Contract A – North of the borough 2. Contract B – South of the borough

Total Quantity or Scope

The Council intends to enter into two (2) fire protection contracts – Contract A: north of the borough and Contract B: south of the borough for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend by a further year (1) year at an estimated total contract value of £8m for each contract. These contacts will enable the council to meet its obligations as a social housing landlord and ensure it has arrangements in place to maintain its properties to meet its statutory obligations. The works will typically comprise of intrusive type 4 compartmentation surveys and remedial works, passive and active fire protection, including all / any associated works, fire doors and cavity barriers, sprinkler maintenance and installation, fire hydrant maintenance, associated sundry building works and all forms of safe working access equipment. The Fire Safety Act 2021 received Royal Assent in April 2021 and the Building Safety Act 2022 received Royal Consent on 28 April 2022 . These legislation will have significant implications for the council and these proposed contracts aim to ensure arrangements are in place to deal with fire safety works.

Renewal Options

The contracts will be let with an initial term of Three (3) years with an option to extend by up to a further one (1) year at the council's discretion.

CPV Codes

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price and quality.