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Published 11 Jun 2025, 11:18 BST

Official UK procurement notice

OPEN20251017 - Contract 65 - Fire, Intruder Alarms and Equipment Framework

Official notice

Authority: North Tyneside Council (Local council)

Framework agreement3 lotsWorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£600,000total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 11 Jul 2025
Lots 3see the lot list below
Framework period 2 yrsends 31 Aug 2027 · up to 31 Aug 2029 with extensions · starts 1 Sept 2025

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Authority is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to enter into a framework agreement (Framework) for the delivery of its Fire Alarms, Fire Fighting Equipment and Intruder Alarms Repairs and Servicing Works (the Works) to assist with the delivery of the Authority's capital investment plan. The Framework arrangement will consist of an initial term (period) of 2 years, with 2 further options to extend up to 12 months each at the sole discretion of the Authority.

CPV: Alarm system and antenna installation work · Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials · Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Framework period
2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Sept 2025, Continuation of works needed
Published description of the framework

Following this tender exercise, it is envisaged that at least 3 Contractors will be appointed to the Framework.

It is intended that there will be either :

  • 2 lots on the Framework: Fire Alarms and Fire Fighting Equipment Works (Lot 1) and Intruder Alarms Works (Lot 2) or
  • 1 Lot, with no division of Lots providing the full service (Lot 1 and Lot 2) with one overarching framework arrangement, Lot 3.

The Authority will review the submissions to the opportunity to tender and decide which represents best value for money before deciding whether to split the work into two lots.

The remaining operational information will either apply to each lot individually, or to the framework as a whole once the Authority has confirmed whether work is to be split.

The Contractor providing best value, ranked number 1, from the initial tender results, will be awarded the Works for the first twenty-four months of the Framework.

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot

Every one of these 3 lots carries the same published figure, £300,000: 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 #1Fire Alarms and Fire Fighting Equipment worksRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

Fire Alarms and Fire Fighting Equipment Works - The work required under this framework includes, but is not limited, to:

  • Routine maintenance of fire extinguishers and fire fighting equipment in accordance with BS 5839
  • Annual checks on dry risers
  • Re-setting fire detection panels when required
  • Repairing or replacing defective sounders/detectors/panels
  • Fault finding on wiring and zones
  • Surveying building for proposed fire equipment/detection requirements as per BS 5839
Contract period: 1 Sept 2025 – 31 Aug 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Aug 2029 with extensions
Delivery: North EastEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 2 x 12 month extension available
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    As per tender documents

Lot #2Intruder Alarms WorksRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

The work required under this framework includes, but is not limited to:

  • Routine maintenance in accordance with BS 4737 Parts 1, 3 and 4
  • Checking all devices against system record
  • Checking signalling equipment
  • Re-setting panels when required
  • Repairing or replacing defective sounders/detectors/panels
  • Fault finding on wiring and zones

The exact nature of the individual works to be undertaken under the Contract, will be detailed at the point of the request notification.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2025 – 31 Aug 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Aug 2029 with extensions
Delivery: North EastEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 2 x 12 month extension available
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    As per tender documents

Lot #3Overarching framework arrangement Lot 3Renewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

The Authority will review the submissions to the opportunity to tender and decide which represents best value for money before deciding whether to split the work into two lots.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2025 – 31 Aug 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Aug 2029 with extensions
Delivery: North EastEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 2 x 12 month extension available
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    As per tender documents

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
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot1
  • Condition of participation

    As per tender documents

What this means for your bid
  • “OPEN20251017 - Contract 65 - Fire, Intruder Alarms and Equipment…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
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
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
11 Jun 2025, 11:18 BST
Last source update
11 Jun 2025, 11:18 BST
Authority reference
OPEN20251017
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-031467
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Alarm system and antenna installation workRepair and maintenance services of security and defence materialsSecurity, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
Delivery area
North East (UKC22)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05468a Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: OPEN-UK
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free
Appointment period ends
11 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
7 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

11 Jun 2025 → 1 Sept 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published
    11 Jun 2025, 11:18 BST
  2. Clarification questions by
    7 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    11 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST
  4. Contract starts
    1 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    11 Jun 2025, 11:18 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

North Tyneside Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PYBQ-4733-WWLW Quadrant, North Tyneside, North East, NE27 0BYContact email

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender