Description of the contract
Specification for the Maintenance of Intruder Alarm Systems
This service will only be carried out by National Security Inspectorate Silver Standard (or equivalent) companies.
Scope of Contract
This contract is to cover the provision of:
a) programmed testing and maintenance of Intruder Alarm Systems
b) breakdown and emergency repair service of Intruder Alarm Systems
The equipment may include but not limited to the following in particular:
Intruder alarm control panels
Alarm mimic and repeater panels and nodes
Such software and hardware as may be appropriate to the operation of the equipment.
Communication links between panels or devices
Devices such as detectors, call points, sounders, strobes etc.
Cover of Intruder Alarm Systems, Testing and Maintenance shall include:
a) Planned quarterly, biannual or annual tests.
b) Such routine maintenance as may be required by the manufacturer.
c) Replacement of consumables and parts (cost of consumables and parts is
to be charged separately when required) as may be required at time of testing
or being required to ensure the equipment will continue to meet the required standard(s) until the next visit.
The maintenance of the Intruder Alarm will cover the Alarm located within each premises detailed, this will include physical checking of all detection devices, warning equipment and interfaces associated with the intruder system. The maintenance visits will be arranged via the sites Responsible Person and carried out during normal working hours. The visits will be either annual or biannual dependant on monitoring; will be in accordance with PD 6662:2003.
On arrival at site the engineer will meet the responsible person who will make available to the engineer the log book and inform the engineer of any issues regarding the intruder alarm system.
During each visit to the premises the site shall be walked and inspected to see there has been no change of structure or use that may affect the operation of theIntruder Alarm System, and that there has been no damage caused to the system and / or it’s component parts.
The following maintenance visit will consist of:-
Check the installation, location and siting of all equipment and devices against the system record, the as-fitted document, and log book.
Check the satisfactory operation of all detection devices including
deliberately operated devices.
Inspect all flexible connections and ensure that cable fittings and
equipment are secure and adequately protected.
Check mains and standby power supplies including connections and
correct charging rates.
Check the remote signalling equipment for correct operation to ARC (if
applicable).
Check line fault monitor for correct operation (if applicable).
Check that the ARC keyholder record is correct. If not, record correct
details in “Engineers comments”.
Check that ARC site detail (name, address etc.) are correct. If not, record
details in “Engineers comments”.
Check all audible warning and alarm devices for correct operation.
Check the system is fully operational.
Clean all equipment.
Preventative maintenance check completed and system left in full working order.
All Standby batteries will be load tested to ensure they are
functioning properly, after the test the results shall be recorded on each battery.
Panel functions will be fully tested on each visit. Test of LCD
display (if applicable), LED’s and panel key functions.
At the end of the visit the log book will be entered and a maintenance report issued with a full report to the Responsible Person.
Statutory Requirements, Regulations and Standards
All testing/maintenance activity conducted under any future contract awarded as a result of this tender shall comply with all appropriate statutory requirements,regulation and standards.
Only the manufacturer’s approved agent(s) or Tenderers who can
demonstrate ability to provide the full level of service as if they were the manufacturer’s approved agent will be considered for addressable systems. Such evidence might include a written statement of co-operation from the manufacturer or other approved agent, evidence of ability to obtain spares, evidence of ability to access (and/or modify) all software, specialist tools/test
equipment.
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