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01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)

Fire Safety Framework PIN Notice

  • First published: 20 February 2023
  • Last modified: 20 February 2023
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-129192
Published by:
LHC Procurement Group for the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)
Authority ID:
AA61405
Publication date:
20 February 2023
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to provide awareness of an upcoming framework tender for fire safety services. This opportunity has been listed on behalf of LHC and our regional businesses: Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC) London and South East (LSE) Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA) LHC is currently planning a procurement of a fire safety framework which will encompass a range of measures to ensure the safety and compliance of public sector buildings. The exact scope of the framework may be subject to change following the pre-tender market engagement carried out by LHC but services that are currently envisaged to be included within this future framework are as follows: - Fire Safety Consultancy - Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Safety Inspections - Installation of Passive Fire Protection - Installation of Active Fire Protection - Active Fire Protection Testing, Servicing and Maintenance - Installation of Fire Suppression Systems - Fire Suppression Systems Servicing and Maintenance - Cladding Remedials and Replacement - Waking Watch Services CPV: 75251110, 71315200, 71315100, 71317100, 71317210, 79417000, 71313410, 75251110, 35111500, 44221220, 44482000, 45343000, 45343100, 31625200, 35111300, 35111320, 39525400, 44482000, 45312100, 45343220, 31625200, 35111300, 35111320, 39525400, 50413200, 35111500, 35111510, 35111520, 35111500, 35111510, 35111520, 44212381, 45262650, 75251110.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

LHC for the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)

Royal House, 2-4 Vine Street

Uxbridge

UB8 1QE

UK

Telephone: +44 1895274800

E-mail: procurement@lhc.gov.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.lhc.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA61405

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Other: Public Sector Framework Provider

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Fire Safety Framework PIN Notice

Reference number: FS2

II.1.2) Main CPV code

75251110

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to provide awareness of an upcoming framework tender for fire safety services.

This opportunity has been listed on behalf of LHC and our regional businesses:

Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC)

London and South East (LSE)

Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA)

Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)

LHC is currently planning a procurement of a fire safety framework which will encompass a range of measures to ensure the safety and compliance of public sector buildings. The exact scope of the framework may be subject to change following the pre-tender market engagement carried out by LHC but services that are currently envisaged to be included within this future framework are as follows:

- Fire Safety Consultancy

- Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Safety Inspections

- Installation of Passive Fire Protection

- Installation of Active Fire Protection

- Active Fire Protection Testing, Servicing and Maintenance

- Installation of Fire Suppression Systems

- Fire Suppression Systems Servicing and Maintenance

- Cladding Remedials and Replacement

- Waking Watch Services

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Fire Safety Consultancy

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71315200

71315100

71317100

71317210

79417000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this consultancy lot is expected to include:

Fire Consultancy

Advice on all fire safety aspects of Client portfolios

Develop fire strategies, policies, procedures, and emergency plans

Undertake PAS9980 assessments

Undertake EWS1 reports

Provide cost-benefit analysis of options for fire safety remedial solutions

II.2.14) Additional information

The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued.

Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Fire Risk Assessments

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71313410

75251110

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this lot will cover:

Fire Risk assessments

Block assessments

II.2.14) Additional information

The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued.

Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Installation of Passive Fire Protection

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

35111500

44221220

44482000

45343000

45343100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this lot is expected to include the design, supply and installation of a range of passive fire protection measures including:

Fire compartmentation works (including surveys and remedial works)

Fire door surveys and installations

Fire shutters and curtains

Fire performance labelling

Fire safety signage and Information

II.2.14) Additional information

The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the

workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued.

Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Installation of Active Fire Protection

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

31625200

35111300

35111320

39525400

44482000

45312100

45343220

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this lot is expected to include the design, supply and installation of the following active fire protection systems and equipment:

Fire Alarm Systems

Emergency lighting design, supply, install and commission

AOV (Automatic Opening Vents)

Domestic smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms

Fire Extinguishers and other manual fire suppression equipment

II.2.14) Additional information

The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued.

Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Active Fire Protection Servicing and Maintenance

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

31625200

35111300

35111320

39525400

50413200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this lot is expected to include the testing, servicing and maintenance of the following:

Fire Alarm Systems servicing & maintenance

Emergency lighting design,

AOV (Automatic Opening Vents)

Domestic Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide alarms

Fire Extinguishers and other manual fire suppression equipment

II.2.14) Additional information

The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued.

Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Installation of Fire Suppression Systems

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

35111500

35111510

35111520

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this lot is expected to include design, supply and installation of the following:

Dry & Wet Risers

Sprinkler systems

Water Mist Systems

II.2.14) Additional information

The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued.

Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Fire Suppression Systems Servicing and Maintenance

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

35111500

35111510

35111520

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this lot is expected to include the testing, servicing and maintenance of the following:

Dry & Wet Risers

Sprinkler systems

Water Mist Systems

II.2.14) Additional information

The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued.

Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Cladding Assessments and Remedial Works

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44212381

45262650

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this lot is to include the assessment and remedial works to external cladding in line with fire regulations.

II.2.14) Additional information

The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued.

Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Waking Watch Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75251110

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this lot is expected to provide temporary waking watch services where suitably trained staff patrol the floors and the exterior perimeter of a building to maintain the safety of its occupants from fire and ensure there is sufficient warning in the event of a fire to support the evacuation strategy.

II.2.14) Additional information

The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued.

Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/06/2023

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST IN THIS OPPORTUNITY

To register your early interest in this framework opportunity and to get further updates and be notified regarding opportunities to engage

with LHC to help inform the development of this framework, please express your interest in the project on our eTendering portal using the following link:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/LHC/aspx/Tenders/Forthcoming

Please note you will need to have a registered account on our portal and be logged in to be able to express an interest. Once you have

identified the project on the portal you wish to express an interest in, click 'View Details' and then click 'Express Interest'.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=129192.

(WA Ref:129192)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

20/02/2023

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
71315200 Building consultancy services Building services
71315100 Building-fabric consultancy services Building services
44212381 Cladding Structural products and parts except prefabricated buildings
45262650 Cladding works Special trade construction works other than roof works
71317100 Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services Hazard protection and control consultancy services
39525400 Fire blankets Miscellaneous manufactured textile articles
44221220 Fire doors Windows, doors and related items
35111300 Fire extinguishers Firefighting equipment
35111520 Fire suppression foam or similar compounds Firefighting equipment
35111510 Fire suppression hand tools Firefighting equipment
35111500 Fire suppression system Firefighting equipment
45312100 Fire-alarm system installation work Alarm system and antenna installation work
31625200 Fire-alarm systems Burglar and fire alarms
45343220 Fire-extinguishers installation work Fire-prevention installation works
45343000 Fire-prevention installation works Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
75251110 Fire-prevention services Fire-brigade services
45343100 Fireproofing work Fire-prevention installation works
44482000 Fire-protection devices Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment
71317210 Health and safety consultancy services Hazard protection and control consultancy services
35111320 Portable fire-extinguishers Firefighting equipment
50413200 Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment Repair and maintenance services of checking apparatus
71313410 Risk or hazard assessment for construction Environmental engineering consultancy services
79417000 Safety consultancy services Business and management consultancy services

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1013 Conwy and Denbighshire
1020 East Wales
1023 Flintshire and Wrexham
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1012 Gwynedd
1011 Isle of Anglesey
1021 Monmouthshire and Newport
1024 Powys
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018 Swansea
1000 WALES
1010 West Wales and The Valleys

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
procurement@lhc.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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