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Published 5 Mar 2024, 14:35 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Fire Detection Systems (Installation/Replacement/Removal)

Official notice

Authority: Orbit Group Limited (Public body)

3 lotsWorksRestricted procedureMax 2 lots per supplier
Published estimate£10,100,000total for 3 lots · 1 value update
Submissions closed 10 Dec 2024
Lots 3max 2 won per supplier

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Orbit Group Limited is seeking to identify suitably capable suppliers for the provision of Fire Detection Systems (Installation/Replacement/Removal) works.

Specific work elements cover:

  • System planning/design capabilities;
  • Full product/equipment supply and installation (including removal of existing systems) of works for:

Conventional, addressable, analogue, and wireless fire alarm as well as category D (1 to 2), L (1 to 5), M and P (1 and 2) systems;

  • Complete removal of system(s) (where this is identified through property safety audits).
  • Testing and Commissioning services;
  • Training and Documentation;
  • Warranty works post-installation.

The procurement is to identify a maximum of three (3) contractors to provide the works within its residential and communal properties across its property portfolio within the following UK geographies:

Lot 1 - Single contractor supporting the Midlands Region

Lot 2 - Single contractor supporting the East Region

Lot 3 – Single Contractor supporting the South Region

On occasions the Contractors may be required to provide Works of the type covered by this procurement across multiple geographical operating regions in the event of peaks in demand or unforeseen circumstances. In order to support this, and to provide the necessary resilience, the Contractors are to have the capacity and reach to support this operating model.

CPV: Fire-alarm system installation work · Fire-detection systems

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value (£10,100,000 together) · win at most 2 of them
Lot #1Fire Detection Systems (Installation/Replacement/Removal) - Midlands RegionRenewal East Midlands, West Midlands +2Published value£3,700,000

The provision of these services will relate to works carried out in all Orbit Group Limited's residential and communal properties across its portfolio based in the Midlands Region.

Potential Contractors must have the capability to fulfil the requirements of Fire Detection System works to Orbit's entire portfolio:

  • Installation of systems
  • Replacement of systems
  • Removal of systems
Extensions: At the discretion of the Contracting Authority, the contract may be extended for a further 2 (two) x 12 months period.Second stage: up to 6 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Fire Detection Systems (Installation/Replacement/Removal) - East RegionRenewal East of EnglandPublished value£2,400,000

The provision of these services will relate to works carried out in all Orbit Group Limited's residential and communal properties across its portfolio based in the East Region.

Potential Contractors must have the capability to fulfil the requirements of Fire Detection System works to Orbit's entire portfolio:

  • Installation of systems
  • Replacement of systems
  • Removal of systems
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: At the discretion of the Contracting Authority, the contract may be extended for a further 2 (two) x 12 months period.Second stage: up to 6 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Fire Detection Systems (Installation/Replacement/Removal) - South RegionRenewal South EastPublished value£4,000,000

The provision of these services will relate to works carried out in all Orbit Group Limited's residential and communal properties across its portfolio based in the South Region.

Potential Contractors must have the capability to fulfil the requirements of Fire Detection System works to Orbit's entire portfolio:

  • Installation of systems
  • Replacement of systems
  • Removal of systems
Delivery: South East
Extensions: At the discretion of the Contracting Authority, the contract may be extended for a further 2 (two) x 12 months period.Second stage: up to 6 candidates invited to tenderVariant 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
Lot distribution rule: Contractors can bid for all 3 Lots, however, they will not be awarded all if after Stage 2 ITT evaluation, they are the top placed Contractor against all 3 Lots. Contractors may however be allowed to win 2 of the Lots provided this is covering the South and East regions or Midlands and East regions. It will not be possible to win both the South and Midlands regions combined. As part of the tender process the Contractor is to nominate their ‘preferred’ Lot/s.

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
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
5 Mar 2024, 14:35 GMT
Last source update
7 Nov 2024, 11:16 GMT
Authority reference
DN738329
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-036042
Classification (CPV)
Fire-alarm system installation workFire-detection systems
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)South East (UKJ)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0445a6 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: The purpose of this notice is to alert the contractor community to this opportunity, and to assist with developing aspects of its procurement specification if deemed necessary. Proposed Contract Term (Years): 3 + 2 + 1 (to be confirmed)

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
Submission deadline
10 Dec 2024, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

5 Mar 2024 → 13 Jan 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    5 Mar 2024
  2. Notice published
    7 Nov 2024, 11:16 GMT
  3. Submission deadline
    10 Dec 2024, 12:00 GMT
  4. Invitations to tender expected
    13 Jan 2025

Notice history

4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 7 Nov 2024
  1. Published value published: £10,100,000
    7 Nov 2024, 11:16 GMT
  2. Status changed to active
    7 Nov 2024, 11:16 GMT
  3. Procurement method changed
    7 Nov 2024, 11:16 GMT
  4. Deadline published: 10 Dec 2024, 12:00 GMT
    7 Nov 2024, 11:16 GMT

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Orbit Group Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawHousing and community amenities Garden Court, Harry Weston Road, Binley Business Park, Coventry, East Midlands, CV3 2SUContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • The Royal Court of JusticeReview body London

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria
  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria