Fire Safety Works

{
  "id": "029658-2026",
  "tag": [
    "tender"
  ],
  "date": "2026-03-31T13:31:01+01:00",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-067920",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-MPR-30045R",
    "name": "Great Places Housing Group Limited"
  },
  "tender": {
    "id": "DN802493",
    "lots": [
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        "id": "1",
        "value": {
          "amount": 6666667,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 8000000
        },
        "status": "active",
        "options": {
          "description": "Great Places may exercise the following options during the procurement phase: \na.\tTo alter or amend the tender notice to ensure it remains compliant with the Procurement Act 2023. \nb.\tTo alter, before the submission deadline for Stage One, the CFP description, stages or evaluation if this is proportionate based on clarifications received. \nc.\tTo alter the draft tender documents provided at Stage One, ready for tenders at Stage Two where this is reasonable and proportionate to do so, for example, non-substantial amendments to remove errors, omissions, provide further detail or to ensure it is more readily understood.\nd.\tTo abandon this procurement process at any time. It shall have no liability whatsoever to any Potential Suppliers, should it elect to abandon this procurement exercise.\ne.\tTo alter the procurement timetable at its discretion.\nf.\tTo clarify any part of a submission received at any stage.\ng.\tTo use alternative electronic means of receiving tenders in the event of technical difficulties with the e-tender platform during the Competitive Flexible Procedure\nGreat Places may exercise the following options during the Contract Period:\nThe Contract Area or Contract Period may be extended to require Suppliers to deliver additional services/works or locations that are in keeping with the nature of the contract for presently unknown variables, such as:\n•\tto support other departments within Great Places\n•\tto help to meet carbon net zero objectives\n•\tcomply with any incoming or new regulatory and legislative changes\n•\tin cases of urgency\n•\tin cases of an alternative contract failure or termination\n•\tin cases of Great Places staff absence or illness\nAll bids are to remain valid for acceptance for a period of 6 months."
        },
        "hasOptions": true,
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true
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        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
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              "name": "Quality Questionnaire",
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              "description": "A Quality Questionnaire, composed of five questions for which detailed written responses are required, which will be completed at stage 2 by the 12 highest ranked suppliers after stage 1."
            },
            {
              "name": "Price",
              "type": "price",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 45,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "description": "An indicative pricing schedule,  including a wide range of the works which will be required, to be completed at stage 1.  \nSuppliers should note that the pricing will be evaluated for its proximity to a competitive optimum price, derived from the mean minus one standard deviation from all valid tender prices evaluated.\nThis is further explained in the Invitation To Tender"
            },
            {
              "name": "Interview",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 20,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "description": "A Qualitative interview, dealing with supplier's responses to practical issues emerging from the execution of Fire Safety Works in Social Housing"
            }
          ]
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2034-07-30T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-07-31T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "selectionCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
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              "type": "economic",
              "description": "i)\tSuppliers must meet the insurance requirements as specified in §2.5 of the ITT\nj)\tSuppliers must fulfil the safeguarding criteria set out at §7.3 of Appendix 2a \nk)\tSuppliers must fulfil the Data Protection and Cyber Security requirements detailed in §9.3 of Appendix 2a"
            },
            {
              "type": "technical",
              "description": "a)\tSuppliers must be able to cover the full range of both planned and responsive works comprehended in the specification across all GPHG areas (see map at §2.5 of Appendix 2a Service Specification to the ITT)\nb)\tSuppliers must have experience of working with Housing Associations or other Registered Providers of Social Housing to carry out similar works within the North West of England or Yorkshire: \no\tto evidence their relevant experience, potential providers must provide three references for contracts of a similar nature, scale and complexity to those described in these tender documents, at least two of which must be in Yorkshire or the North West of England delivered within the last three years, and at least two of which must be for Housing Associations or other Providers of Social Housing\n•\tEach reference should include:\n•\tContracting Authority or Client name\n•\tDescription of services provided (less than 350 words)\n•\tContract value and duration\n•\tContact details for verification\nc)\tSuppliers must be able to design portions of the works, and, when required, to act as Principal Designer \nd)\tSuppliers must have the ability to carry out urgent responsive works within HHSRS timeframes, to comply with legislative requirements\ne)\tSuppliers must provide details of their last five years' RIDDOR stats together with an indication of any statutory enforcement or remedial action notices, and compliance with these\nf)\tSuppliers must provide details of any significant or persistent contractual or performance issues under contracts with other Providers of Social Housing within the last five years\ng)\tSuppliers must be accredited under the at least one of the below list of schemes (or their equivalents):\no\tFIRAS Installer Certification\no\tBM TRADA Q Mark Certification (all of Fire Door Installation, Fire Door Maintenance & Fire Stopping to STD05b)\no\tLPS1531 2.0\nh)\tIndividuals used by suppliers (whether directly employed or subcontracted) in any work on fire doors and fire compartmentation must be accredited under at least one of the below list of schemes (or their equivalents):\no\tBM Trada Q Mark (all of Fire Door Installation, Fire Door Maintenance & Fire Stopping to STD05b)\no\tLevel 3 Course in Passive Fire Protection (BRE/IFC) \no\tNVQ Level 2 Diploma in Associate Industrial Services Occupations - Passive Fire Protection, with 1:1 supervision from a Level 3 qualified and experienced operative"
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      }
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            "region": "UKD3",
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          {
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            "region": "UKD6",
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            "region": "UKD73",
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        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "44221220",
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            "description": "Fire doors"
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          {
            "id": "44480000",
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            "description": "Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment"
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          {
            "id": "45343000",
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          {
            "id": "51100000",
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            "description": "Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment"
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    "title": "Fire Safety Works",
    "value": {
      "amount": 6666667,
      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 8000000
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    "status": "active",
    "documents": [
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        "id": "conflictOfInterest",
        "description": "Not published",
        "documentType": "conflictOfInterest"
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      {
        "id": "029658-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029658-2026",
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        "noticeType": "UK4",
        "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "tenderNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-03-31T13:31:01+01:00"
      }
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    "procedure": {
      "features": "Although prior notices concerning this requirement have been published, UK2 Preliminary market engagement notice, id. 2025/S 000-072975, published on 11th November 2025, and particularly UK3 Planned planned procurement notice 2025/S 000-077010, published 0n 25th November 2025, due to a change from an Open to a Competitive Flexible Procedure subsequent to these notices, it has not been possible to formally link those notices to this Tender Notice.  Nevertheless, the same requirement is being met, and Great Places believes the Planned Procurement Notice is a Qualifying Planned Procurement Notice, and has therefore adopted shortened timeframes for the submissions of tenders.\nSuppliers are advised to read the Invitation To Tender Carefully before proceeding to complete their responses.\nThe Competitive Flexible Procedure will have three stages, which, aside from the final in person interview, will be conducted via the ProActis ProContract portal, ref: DN802493\nAt the initial stage, Suppliers will be invited to complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire ('PSQ'), including the Conditions of Participation ('CoP')which suppliers will be required to meet. In addition, at this stage, Suppliers will be required to complete an indicative pricing schedule.  Suppliers will have the opportunity to submit request clarifications up to 15th April, and first stage submissions must be submitted by 12 noon on Wednesday 22nd April, \nThese initial submissions will then be assessed for compliance both with statutory requirements, and the CoP required by Great Places. Should any supplier fail to meet these requirements, their submission will be discarded at this stage. The pricing submissions will then be collated, evaluated and ranked, according to their proximity to a competitive benchmark, the Optimum Price, and the twelve (12) highest ranked suppliers will be invited to the second stage. \nSuppliers must note that the Optimum Price will be deemed to be the mean of pricing submissions (not already discarded) minus one Standard Deviation.  Hence the lowest priced tenders may not be the closest to the Optimum price, and hence highest ranked, and indeed may not be amongst the 12 selected tender submissions.\nAt the second stage, suppliers will be required to complete a Quality Questionnaire composed of written responses to five (5) questions by 12 noon on Friday 18th May. \nStage two responses will then be evaluated by Great Places' panel of evaluators, moderated to achieve consensus marking, and added to pricing scores to render a new ranking.  The highest ranked eight (8) suppliers will then be invited to interviews.\nInterviews will be conducted in person at Great Places Head Offices, 2a Derwent Avenue, West Didsbury, Manchester M21 7QP in the period 9th- 14th June.\nInterviews responses will then be evaluated and ranked, with the scores being added to those produced at the end of Stage 2, and new, final rankings produced.  The four highest ranking suppliers will be deemed to have provided the Most Advantageous Tenders, and will be invited to join the framework.",
      "isAccelerated": true,
      "acceleratedRationale": "State of urgency"
    },
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "recurrence": {
      "dates": [
        {
          "startDate": "2029-01-05T23:59:59Z"
        }
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    "techniques": {
      "frameworkAgreement": {
        "type": "closed",
        "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition",
        "description": "Contracts may be awarded to successful suppliers with a place on the framework either with or without competition, in compliance with §45 of PA23.\nAny contracts under the framework awarded without competition will be awarded according to objective mechanisms detailed in the Framework Agreement.",
        "maximumParticipants": 4,
        "isOpenFrameworkScheme": true,
        "openFrameworkSchemeEndDate": "2034-07-30T23:59:59+01:00"
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      "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
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    "awardPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-07-06T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
    "description": "GPHG owns and manages  892 buildings which are subject to Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), on which we expect to conduct circa 450 FRAs per annum. \nGreat Places Housing Group (GPHG) requires contractors to carry out remedial fire door and firestopping works and services to relevant buildings throughout its estate, in compliance with the recommendations of our ongoing programme of Fire Risk Assessments. \nThe works will primarily be passive firestopping, but may also include some active fire safety measures.",
    "riskDetails": "Market Capacity Risk - Limited number of suitably qualified contractors  may lead to insufficient competition.\nPricing Volatility - Fluctuations in material and labour costs (e.g. due to inflation or supply chain issues) could impact contract delivery and budget adherence.\nSupply Chain Disruption - Global or local events could impact delivery times and costs.\nMobilisation Delays - Contractors may face delays in starting services due to onboarding, resource allocation, or access issues.\nPolicy or Legislative Changes - New government regulations (e.g. building safety, net zero requirements) could impose additional obligations mid-contract.\nForce Majeure Events - Natural disasters, pandemics, or geopolitical events could impact delivery timelines or costs.\nUndisclosed Conflicts of Interest - A bidder may have undeclared relationships that could compromise the integrity of the process.\nCybersecurity Breaches - If digital systems are used for scheduling or reporting, there's a risk of data breaches or system failures.\nComplaints - Dissatisfaction from residents or stakeholders could delay or complicate works.\nLeasehold reform - Ongoing or upcoming leasehold reform legislation (e.g. Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill) may alter the rights of leaseholders, particularly around service charges, consultation requirements, and enfranchisement.\nIn-house delivery - Repairs service delivered by internal resource may increase or decrease during lifetime of the contract.\nTechnology Failure or Integration Issues - If digital systems (e.g. job scheduling, resident portals) are used, integration or reliability issues may arise.\nAcquisition or merger in the event GPHG acquires additional stock, e.g. through merger, contract or other acquisition, then GPHG reserves the right to extend the contract by a further period of 1 year and up to 50% value\nAdditional services - Suppliers may be required to deliver additional services/works or location that are in keeping with the nature of the contract for presently unknown variables, such as:\n> to support other departments within Great Places\n> to help to meet carbon net zero objectives\n> supporting any incoming or new regulatory and legislative changes\n> in cases of urgency\n> in cases of an alternative contract failure or termination\n> in cases of GPHG staff absence or illness",
    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-04-22T12:00:00+01:00"
    },
    "contractTerms": {
      "financialTerms": "Invoices will be validated against orders completed in Great Places Contractor Portal, or against other GPHG purchase orders. All invoices must be sent to invoices@greatplaces.org.uk quoting a valid purchase order number.\nSubject to the Employer's right to withhold or dispute any amount, the Employer will pay the Contractor within 30 calendar days from receipt of an undisputed invoice."
    },
    "enquiryPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-04-15T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
    "hasRecurrence": true,
    "aboveThreshold": true,
    "submissionTerms": {
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      "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
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    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "Tenders must be submitted using the ProActis ProContract portal, https://procontract.due-north.com, ref. DN802493\nAll tender responses must be completed using the ProContract e-procurement system. All required tender documents must be uploaded onto the system.\nFor questions in relation to ProContract, including gaining access as a supplier, then you must contact the ProActis Supplier Support:\n• Tel: 0330 005 0352 (8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday);\n• Email: procontractSuppliers@proactis.com\n• Log a support ticket online https: //suppliersupport.proactisservicedesk.com/\nWhere a document requires upload to ProContract, it should be renamed with the Potential Suppliers name, retaining the appendix number. For example:\n• My company name Ltd_Appendix 3\n• My company name Ltd_Appendix 4",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure"
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      "id": "GB-MPR-30045R",
      "name": "Great Places Housing Group Limited",
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        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Manchester",
        "postalCode": "M21 7QP",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "2a Derwent Avenue"
      },
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