Fire and Intruder Alarm Maintenance, Monitoring and Installation

Tender description

Portsmouth City Council - the 'Employer' - is inviting tenders for a contract concerning the maintenance, monitoring and installation of fire and intruder alarms at properties which include but are not limited to: residential buildings, care homes, offices, community centres, museums, libraries and schools - including for academies. Estimated value of the contract is approx. £60,000 per annum. The form of contract used will be the NEC3 Term Service Contract. The contract will commence on 1st September 2016 and will run for a term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years in increments to be agreed. EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES REQUIRED Applicants must have proven experience and be able demonstrate the following attributes to assist the Employer in meeting its objectives: • Experience of undertaking contracts scalable in terms of size and scope • Excellent customer care • Able to work in a variety of office, school, residential and commercial properties • Thorough knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practice application • Registration with British Approvals for Fire Equipment (BAFE) or equivalent • Approval from Fire & Security Association (FSA), National Security Inspectorate (NSI) or equivalent PROCUREMENT TIMETABLE • Deadline for requests for clarification - 17th June 2016 23:59hrs • Tender submission deadline - 24th June 2016 14:00hrs • Issue of tender evaluation results and commencement of standstill period - 15th July 2016 • End of standstill period - 29th July 2016 23:59hrs • Contract award - 1st August 2016 • Commencement of contract - 1st September 2016 The closing date for receipt of your expression of interest is given against the heading entitled - Date documents can be requested until.