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Inspection & Testing of Fire Fighting Equipment for Cardiff and Vale Health Board

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Deadline
Expired
March 27, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
025618-2026
Value
£372,000
Location
East Wales, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 20, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 20, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 27, 2026

Contract Start Date

December 01, 2026

Budget
£372,000
Duration
36 months
Location
East Wales
Type
Other
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The scope of the work will be to carry out annual servicing and six-monthly inspections of firefighting equipment throughout Cardiff & Vale University Health Board sites. Due to the complex nature of Healthcare premises it is imperative that firefighting equipment is maintained. This equipment can play a vital part in preventing the spread of fire and therefore reduce the risks to life and/or property. The purpose of Fire Fighting equipment maintenance is to ensure the equipment will function correctly in the event that it is needed. Any faults with the equipment will be identified and rectified quickly, safely and efficiently via a well-run maintenance contract. Goods and services provided under this contract will be in accordance with the following standards: - HTM 05-02 Firecode - BS 5306 Part 1 - BS EN 671-3 - BS 9999 Fire Hydrant & Dry Riser Inspection & Servicing - 6 Monthly & Annual Fire Hose Inspection & Servicing - Annual Servicing & Supply of Portable Fire Fighting Equipment - Annual

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Requirements & Qualifications

17 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (1)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (13)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific submission requirements are detailed in the provided text.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided text.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Bidders must be able to provide services in English, Estonian, Latvian, Polish, and Lithuanian.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS13
--Ability to carry out annual servicing and six-monthly inspections of firefighting equipment.
--Expertise in maintaining firefighting equipment in complex healthcare premises.
--Capability to ensure firefighting equipment functions correctly when needed.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific financial requirements are detailed in the provided text.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for fire fighting equipment inspection and testing is well-structured with clear technical requirements and a reasonable estimated value. However, it lacks detailed evaluation criteria and information on submission procedures, impacting overall completeness and practicality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender appears to comply with general procurement regulations, including a proper CPV code and no reported disputes. Deadlines are present, though the submission deadline is relatively short. The procedure type is not specified, which is a minor omission.

Procedure type not specified
Clarity80/100

The description of the scope of work and technical requirements is clear and detailed, specifying the types of equipment and required standards. However, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria leaves some ambiguity regarding how bids will be assessed.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including title, organization, estimated value, and contract duration. However, the lack of content for the attached tender documents and the absence of specific submission requirements reduce its completeness.

No document content available
No specific submission requirements detailed
Fairness85/100

The tender is fair as it discloses the estimated value and has objective technical requirements. The deadline is reasonable for the scope. There are no apparent requirements tailored to specific companies, promoting a competitive environment.

Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a contract start date and duration. However, the lack of information regarding e-submission and the URL for tender documents hinders practical access and submission for potential bidders.

No e-submission specified
No document URL provided
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated logically. There are no reported suspensions or disputes, indicating good data consistency.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is not indicated as EU funded, which limits its sustainability score.

No green procurement mentioned
No social criteria mentioned

Strengths

Clear technical requirements and standards
Well-defined scope of work
Disclosed estimated value and contract duration
Proper CPV code provided

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria
No document content available
Lack of e-submission details
No explicit sustainability considerations

Recommendations

1. Specify evaluation criteria to enhance clarity and fairness.
2. Provide full content for tender documents and details on e-submission.
3. Consider incorporating sustainability or social value elements.

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