Prior information notice
This notice is a call for competition
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
2Gether Support Solutions Limited
William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Ashford
Kent
TN24 0LZ
UK
Contact person: Tracey Constant
Telephone: +44 7811992674
E-mail: tracey.constant2@nhs.net
NUTS: UKJ44
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.2gethersupportsolutions.org/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.2gethersupportsolutions.org/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
TEKH1698 Fire Safety Services Maintenance for Fire Alarms
Reference number: C338557
II.1.2) Main CPV code
50413200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
2gether Support Solutions are looking for a sole Contractor for the provision of a fully comprehensive fire alarm maintenance programme within 2gether Support Solutions Ltd (2gether) sites on behalf of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT). <br/><br/>2gether requires a competent Contractor to carry out fire alarm testing and undertake necessary remedial repairs in order to maintain the safety and continuity of the fire alarm systems, and on completion provide reports and necessary documentation. <br/><br/>2gether Support Solutions are looking for a sole Contractor who shall operate a 24/7 Call-Out facility in order to respond to emergency call-outs.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
600 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ44
Main site or place of performance:
Management Offices, William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, England, TN24 0LZ
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
2gether Support Solutions are looking for a sole Contractor for the provision of a fully comprehensive fire alarm maintenance programme. The contractor will provide the following service, Planned Maintenance, Remedial Maintenance, Reactive Repairs, and Emergency Repairs within 2gether Support Solutions Ltd (2gether) sites on behalf of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT). <br/><br/>2gether requires a competent Contractor to carry out fire alarm testing and undertake necessary remedial repairs in order to maintain the safety and continuity of the fire alarm systems, and on completion provide reports and necessary documentation. <br/><br/>2gether Support Solutions are looking for a sole Contractor who shall operate a 24/7 Call-Out facility in order to respond to emergency call-outs.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
600 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/05/2025
End:
30/04/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
subject to overall performance of contract 2 x 12 months
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As stated in the KPI's / SLA and Specification
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:
19/03/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Trust Headquarters, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Trust Headquarters, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
2Gether Support Solutions Limited
William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Ashford
Kent
TN24 0LZ
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.2gethersupportsolutions.org/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/02/2025