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