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Published 17 Mar 2021, 16:35 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

DN585096 - Building Safety Improvement Works - Contractor Framework - Sprinklers, Alarms, Passive Fire

Official notice

Authority: The Guinness Partnership (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement8 lotsWorksRestricted procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£160,000,000initial estimate £153,000,000 · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 2 value updates
Submissions closed 2 Dec 2022awarded 27 Jun 2023
Lots 8see the lot list below

What is being bought8 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Guinness Partnership Ltd. has conducted a procurement process to appoint a framework of contractors to deliver building safety improvements. Guinness has an existing portfolio of properties which require a range of building safety improvement works. A range of framework contractors have been appointed to deliver these. This framework is also open to use by other public bodies.

CPV: Fire-alarm system installation work · Fire-prevention installation works

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 6 suppliers · 5 bids on the busiest of 8 lots (0.8 per place) · 12 appointed (full)

Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure

8 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £80,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Multi-Disciplinary Works - NorthAwarded North East, North West +7ceiling above

This lot was awarded to a single contractor for a range of multi-disciplinary works encompassing those included in the specialist lots on the framework:

  • Sprinkler Retrofit
  • Fire Detection, Alarm & Evac Systems
  • Passive Fire Safety (Compartmentation)
Lot #2Multi-Disciplinary Works - SouthAwarded East Midlands, West Midlands +4ceiling above

This lot was awarded to a single contractor to provide a range of multi-disciplinary works encompassing those included in the specialist lots on the framework:

  • Sprinkler Retrofit
  • Fire Detection, Alarm & Evac Systems
  • Passive Fire Safety (Compartmentation)
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Sprinkler Retrofit - NorthAwarded North East, North West +3Published value£18,000,000

This lot included contractors for the design & installation (retrofit only) of sprinkler systems. The sprinkler contractor shall be responsible for the detailed design, installation, testing and commissioning of the sprinkler equipment. This includes all components, pipework, and all associated builders work, electrical works, welfare & security provisions required in accordance with the performance criteria contained in the Specification. Guinness has appointed 3 contractors to this lot.

Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Sprinkler Retrofit - South-EastAwarded East Midlands, West Midlands +3Published value£33,000,000

This lot includes contractors for the design & installation (retrofit only) of sprinkler systems. The sprinkler contractor shall be responsible for the detailed design, installation, testing and commissioning of the sprinkler equipment. This shall include all components, pipework, and all associated builders work, electrical works, welfare & security provisions required in accordance with the performance criteria contained in the Specification.

Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Fire Detection, Alarm & Evac Systems - NorthAwarded North East, North West +3Published value£6,000,000

This lot included contractors for the design & installation of Fire Detection, Alarms & Evac Systems. The purpose of the works will be to retrofit or upgrade the systems to meet the requirements identified. The requirements will predominantly be for linked alarm systems between flats and communal areas, and installation of new evac systems in line with NFCC guidance. This lot may be also used to upgrade existing systems where needed. Guinness has appointed 3 contractors to this lot.

Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Fire Detection, Alarm & Evac Systems - South-EastAwarded East Midlands, West Midlands +3Published value£6,000,000

This lot included contractors for the design & installation of Fire Detection, Alarms & Evac Systems. The purpose of the works will be to retrofit or upgrade the systems to meet the requirements identified. The requirements will predominantly be for linked alarm systems between flats and communal areas, and installation of new evac systems in line with NFCC guidance. This lot may be also used to upgrade existing systems where needed. Guinness has appointed 3 contractors to this lot.

Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Passive Fire Safety (Compartmentation) - NorthAwarded North East, North West +4Published value£12,000,000

This lot includes contractors for the repair, maintenance and installation of passive fire safety protection systems within buildings. Works will be required where defects or upgrades requirements have been identified as part of our programme of Fire Risk Assessments, and will include, for e.g. making good penetrations and repairs, upgrades or replacement of compartmentation, fire doors and signage. This lot also includes for the provision of 'enabling' works to support our ongoing programme of intrusive Type 4 Fire Risk Assessments. Guinness has appointed 3 contractors to this lot.

Lot #8Passive Fire Safety (Compartmentation) - South-EastAwarded East Midlands, West Midlands +3Published value£18,000,000

This lot includes contractors for the repair, maintenance and installation of passive fire safety protection systems within buildings. Works will be required where defects or upgrades requirements have been identified as part of our programme of Fire Risk Assessments, and includes, for e.g. making good penetrations and repairs, upgrades or replacement of compartmentation, fire doors and signage. This lot will also include for the provision of 'enabling' works to support our ongoing programme of intrusive Type 4 Fire Risk Assessments. Guinness has appointed 3 contractors to this lot.

Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 8 lots
Quality: 60%Price: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 60
  • Price: 40
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “DN585096 - Building Safety Improvement Works - Contractor Framework -…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 6 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
17 Mar 2021, 16:35 GMT
Last source update
21 Aug 2024, 13:11 BST
Authority reference
DN585096
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-026663
Classification (CPV)
Fire-alarm system installation workFire-prevention installation works
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
+1 moreSouth West (UKK)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-029cb5 Find a Tender

Publisher note: This framework is being procured by the Guinness Partnership Ltd., a registered Charitable Community Benefit Society registered number 031693R, whose registered office is at 30 Brock Street, Regent's Place, London, NW1 3FG (“Guinness”). This framework is being procured by Guinness for and on behalf of the following entities (“Other Users”) who will all be entitled to conclude contracts based on this framework agreement: • Any and all subsidiaries and entities within Guinness’ group of societies and companies (“the Guinness Group”), including but not limited to: o The Guinness Partnership Ltd. (Company No: IP031693R) o City Response Ltd., Trading As Guinness Property (Company No: 04471280) o Guinness Care and Support Ltd. (Company No: IP30337R) o Guinness Developments Limited (Company No: 04175094) o The Guinness Housing Association Limited (Company No: IP17017R) o Guinness Homes Limited (Company No: 05710006) o Guinness Platform Limited (Company No: 06411652) o Hallco 1397 Limited, Registration (Company No: 05998281); and o Any existing and future entities which are contracting authorities within the Group; • Social housing providers in the UK (both those that are in existence now and those that may be in existence in the future) – ‘Social Housing Provider’ for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes, without limitation, registered providers which are listed on the regulator of social housing website and ALMOs and local authorities with retained social housing; and • Any Public Authority (as defined in the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for Public Authorities in England, or any Local Authority (as defined in the Local Government Act 1972 for Public Authorities in England); and • Any Public Authority which is included in the UK public sector classification guide at https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide; and • Any wholly owned subsidiaries of any of the above organisations which are contracting authorities. Other Users (save for those within The Guinness Group) must enter into a Joining Agreement with Guinness before they conclude contracts under the framework agreement. Potential tenderers should note that Guinness does not guarantee any specific volume of work under this framework arrangement either from itself or Other Users. Guinness reserves the right to abandon this procurement at any time. Guinness shall not, under any circumstances, be responsible for bidders tendering costs or any other costs or losses arising from such abandonment. For further information regarding this tender please review the competition documents attached to the competition, or contact Guinness’ Procurement Team via their tender portal. Free and unfettered access is available at https://procontract.due-north.com/.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Appointment period ends
2 Dec 2022, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

6 May 2021 → 21 Aug 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    6 May 2021, 00:00 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    2 Dec 2022, 12:00 GMT
  3. Notice published
    21 Aug 2024, 13:11 BST

Notice history

10 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 17 Jan 2022
  1. Published value updated to £153,000,000
    17 Jan 2022, 15:47 GMT
    was £63,200,000
  2. Status changed to active
    17 Jan 2022, 15:47 GMT
  3. Procurement method changed
    17 Jan 2022, 15:47 GMT
  4. Deadline published: 16 Feb 2022, 12:00 GMT
    17 Jan 2022, 15:47 GMT
  5. Published value updated to £160,000,000
    17 Oct 2022, 20:53 BST
    was £153,000,000
  6. Deadline moved to 25 Nov 2022, 12:00 GMT
    17 Oct 2022, 20:53 BST
    +282 days · was 16 Feb 2022, 12:00 GMT
  7. Deadline moved to 2 Dec 2022, 12:00 GMT
    7 Nov 2022, 16:39 GMT
    +7 days · was 25 Nov 2022, 12:00 GMT
  8. Buyer details updated
    7 Nov 2022, 16:39 GMT
  9. Status changed to complete
    21 Aug 2024, 13:11 BST
  10. Buyer details updated
    21 Aug 2024, 13:11 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineTime limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate · IV.2.225 Nov 20222 Dec 2022+7 d

1 amendment published without a description.

Routine re-releases (5)
  • 2022-01: 1 release · 17 Jan 2022
  • 2021-03: 1 release · 17 Mar 2021

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 12admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 5busiest of 8 lots
Contracts signed 20latest 27 Jun 2023

20 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Contract 026663-2024-1

    Signed
    27 Jun 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 026663-2024-10

    Signed
    27 Jun 2023
    Value
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    active
  • Contract 026663-2024-11

    Signed
    27 Jun 2023
    Value
    —
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    active
  • Contract 026663-2024-13

    Signed
    27 Jun 2023
    Value
    —
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    active
  • Contract 026663-2024-14

    Signed
    27 Jun 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 026663-2024-15

    Signed
    27 Jun 2023
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    —
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    active
  • Contract 026663-2024-16

    Signed
    27 Jun 2023
    Value
    —
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    active
  • Contract 026663-2024-17

    Signed
    27 Jun 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 026663-2024-18

    Signed
    27 Jun 2023
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    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 026663-2024-19

    Signed
    27 Jun 2023
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    —
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    active
  • Contract 026663-2024-2

    Signed
    27 Jun 2023
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    —
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    active
  • Contract 026663-2024-20

    Signed
    27 Jun 2023
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    —
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    active
  • Contract 026663-2024-3

    Signed
    27 Jun 2023
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    active
  • Contract 026663-2024-4

    Signed
    27 Jun 2023
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    —
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    active
  • Contract 026663-2024-5

    Signed
    27 Jun 2023
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    —
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    active
  • Contract 026663-2024-6

    Signed
    27 Jun 2023
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    active
  • Contract 026663-2024-7

    Signed
    27 Jun 2023
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    active
  • Contract 026663-2024-8

    Signed
    27 Jun 2023
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    active
  • Contract 026663-2024-9

    Signed
    27 Jun 2023
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    active
  • Contract 026663-2024-12

    Signed
    26 Jun 2023
    Value
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    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Multi-Disciplinary Works - North2bids——£1 – £130,000,000
2 · Multi-Disciplinary Works - South2bids——£1 – £23,000,000
3 · Sprinkler Retrofit - North4bids——£1 – £18,000,000
4 · Sprinkler Retrofit - South-East3bids——£1 – £33,000,000
5 · Fire Detection, Alarm & Evac Systems - North5bids——£1 – £6,000,000
6 · Fire Detection, Alarm & Evac Systems - South-East4bids——£1 – £6,000,000
7 · Passive Fire Safety (Compartmentation) - North5bids——£1 – £12,000,000
8 · Passive Fire Safety (Compartmentation) - South-East4bids——£1 – £18,000,000

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

The Guinness Partnership Ltd

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawHousing and community amenities 30 Brock Street, Regent's Place, London, UK, NW1 3FGContact name, email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

12 commercial parties on the notice
  • ABCA SYSTEMS LIMITEDFramework contractor Unit 24 Mylord Crescent, Camperdown Industrial Estate, Tyne & Wear, West Midlands, NE12 5UJ
  • BESSEGES LTDFramework contractor 6 Riverside, Dukinfield, Cheshire, North West, SK16 4HE
  • CLM FIREPROOFING LIMITEDFramework contractor 12 Hatherley Road, Sidcup, Kent, East Midlands, DA14 4DT
  • DFP SERVICES LTDFramework contractor One West Durham, St Johns Road, Meadowfield Industrial Estate, Durham, East Midlands, DH7 8RD
  • EFT SYSTEMS LTDFramework contractor Cobden House, 39a Cobden Road, Southport, Merseyside, North West, PR9 7TR
  • FIELDWAY SUPPLIES LIMITEDFramework contractor Unit 12 Paramount Business Park, Wilson Road, Huyton, Liverpool, North West, L36 6AW
  • HARMONY FIRE LTDFramework contractor Clarence House, Watercombe Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, North East, BA20 2SU
  • NEO PROPERTY SOLUTIONS LIMITEDFramework contractor 13 Flemming Court, Castleford, West Yorkshire, North West, WF10 5HW
  • PROTECT TWENTY FOUR LTDFramework contractor Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, North West, BB1 6AY
  • SURESERVE FIRE AND ELECTRICAL LIMITEDFramework contractor Crossways Point 15, Victory Way, Crossways Business Park, Dartford, Kent, East Midlands, DA2 6DT
Show 2 more suppliers
  • TRAIL SERVICES (UK) LTDFramework contractor Unit F14, Northfleet Industrial Estate, Lower Road, Northfleet, Kent, East Midlands, DA11 9SW
  • TRIANGLE FIRE SYSTEMS LTDFramework contractor 6 Waites Lane, Fairlight, Hastings, East Midlands, TN35 4AR

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.