Official UK procurement notice
PKC13259 Domestic Smoke Alarm Replacement
Authority: Perth & Kinross Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionPerth and Kinross Council were seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractors to carry out the smoke alarm replacements in approx. 2,300 properties. The proposed scope of works is to replace the smoke alarms installations in approximately 1,150 properties per year. The contract shall endure for 24 months with an optional extension of 12 months.
The works will involve fitting at least 1 mains voltage multi sensor per property using the existing Aico base plate. The remainder of the smoke/heat alarms can be Aico battery powered models as detailed in the tender document.
- Recurrence: 36 months
CPV: Fire-alarm system installation work · Fire-alarm systems · Fire-detection systems · Fire-prevention installation works · Installation services of fire protection equipment
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1Perth & Kinross Council was seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced…AwardedRenewalPublished value£4,140,000
Perth & Kinross Council was seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to supply and install replacement smoke alarms in approx, 2300 domestic properties over a two year period in the Perth & Kinross council area. There is an optional 12-month extension option.
This contract is required to upgrade smoke alarms to Grade D/FD1 LD2 standard. Additional information: Estimated contract value includes extension options. The 2 year fixed price is GBP2,114,873.33 tender sum with an optional extension of up to GBP1.38m (as stated in the tender documents).
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 60
- Price: 40
- Economic & financial standing
4B.4 The Bidder will be required to state the values for the following for the last two financial years:
- Current Ratio (Current Assets divided by Current Liabilities)
- Net Assets (Net Worth) (value per the Balance Sheet)
4B.5.1 The Bidder must confirm they already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to commencement of the contract:
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Employer’s Liability Insurance
Public Liability Insurance
Minimum: 4B.4 Financial Ratios The acceptable range is: 1. Current Ratio - it is expected that the ratio is equal to or greater than 1, i.e. Current Assets will equal or exceed Current Liabilities for both years. Reasons for not meeting the required test to be disclosed by tenderers toget… - Technical & professional ability
4C.1 Bidders will be required to provide 2 examples of how they have delivered a similar service within the last five years.
4C.2 Technicians and Technical Bodies
4C.6 Qualifications
4C.7 Environmental Management
4D.1 Quality Management Procedures
4D.1 Health and Safety Procedures
Minimum: 4C.1 Bidders should provide details of two similar size contracts, where they have installed smoke detectors in at least 25 properties per week. The response should include the duration of the works. The bidder will score highly if they demonstrate carrying out installation works…
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
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
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · 36 months
- First published
- 13 Feb 2025, 11:32 GMT
- Last source update
- 30 Sept 2025, 16:11 BST
- Authority reference
PKC13259- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-061011- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de8bFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: The first stage of the restricted process was published on 01 May 2025 with a deadline of 03 June 2025 and 25 responses were received. (SC Ref:811343)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 3 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
Timeline
31 Mar 2025 → 30 Sept 2025 · 4 dates- Next notice expected31 Mar 2025, 00:00 BST
- Submission deadline3 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
- Invitations to tender expected28 Jul 2025, 00:00 BST
- Notice published389 days ago30 Sept 2025, 16:11 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 1 May 2025- Published value updated to £4,140,0001 May 2025, 13:28 BSTwas £2,400,000
- Status changed to active1 May 2025, 13:28 BST
- Procurement method changed1 May 2025, 13:28 BST
- Deadline published: 3 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST1 May 2025, 13:28 BST
- Status changed to complete30 Sept 2025, 16:11 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Group LimitedSME | £2,114,873 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 061011-2025-PKC13259-1 · Valley Group LimitedSME
- Signed
- 25 Sept 2025
- Value
- £2,114,873
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 5 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Perth Sheriff CourtReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Valley Group LimitedAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.