bpha - Active Fire Safety Systems and Remedial Works
- Buyer
- Bedford Pilgrims Housing Association (bpha)
- Value
- £1,890,000
- Closes
- 12 January 2027
- Where
- Bedford, the South East
- Type
- Call-off from an existing framework
In plain English
Bedford Pilgrims Housing Association (bpha) wants one contractor to look after the fire safety systems in its homes for up to six years, starting 1 April 2027. The work covers inspecting, testing, servicing, maintaining and repairing fire alarms, emergency lighting, smoke ventilation and dry risers, plus a 24-hour emergency call-out. The estimated value is £1,890,000, but bpha does not guarantee any fixed amount of work.
What the buyer wants
• Inspect, test, service, maintain and repair fire detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting, smoke ventilation and dampers, and dry risers across bpha's residential properties • Provide a 24-hour emergency call-out service, compliance data and reporting, and waking watch and temporary works when needed • Work with bpha's asset management system and contact centre, and meet the key performance indicators set out in the performance framework
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: The two-stage process requires a pass/fail questionnaire and a scored quality submission before any tender, with only at least four bidders shortlisted, and the contract's 24-hour call-out and multi-year performance management would likely rule out smaller businesses without a large, established fire safety team.
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