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NIPB - 6422931 - Fire Alarm Services - PSNI Estate - C000251BS

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Deadline
20 days left
April 16, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
027182-2026
Value
£5,040,000
Location
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 25, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 09, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 16, 2026

Contract Start Date

April 16, 2026

Budget
£5,040,000
Duration
36 months
Location
Northern Ireland
Type
Restricted Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The project is for the provision of Fire Alarm Services – PSNI Estate. The Supplier will be responsible for the routine maintenance on the following assets: • Fire Alarm Systems • Gas Suppression Systems • Sprinkler Systems • Disabled Refuge Systems The Supplier will be responsible for the maintenance of fire alarm systems in accordance with BS5839-1:2017. Current systems include L1 to L4 categories, approximately 50 highly sensitive aspirating smoke detection systems and sprinkler/watermist type systems. The Supplier will also be responsible for the maintenance of sprinkler systems at three sites in accordance with BS EN 12845. The service shall be made available 24 hours per day and 365 days per year or 366 days per leap year (including all weekends and holiday periods). In addition to the above maintenance requirements, the Supplier will on occasions be asked to supply, install and maintain additional assets such as those listed above. In accordance with Schedule 8, paragraph 1 of the Procurement Act 2023, a number of scenarios or options are allowed for in the contract, including, an increase in annual budgets over and above that anticipated, an increase in the volume of task orders/assets over and above that anticipated, inflationary uplifts and, following an initial contract period of three years, the option of two further two year extensions. In each of these scenarios or options, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to modify the contracts accordingly and the modifications shall be in accordance with the conditions of contract, Scope and the rates and Prices provided at Tender Stage including any contractual inflationary uplifts. Further details of how each of these scenarios and options will be dealt with are included in the Tender Stage Documentation. Similarly, in accordance with Schedule 8, paragraphs 5 to 7 of the Procurement Act 2023, a change in legislation is considered to be a known risk which may materialise during the term of this contract and require a contract modification. It is considered that this could jeopardise the satisfactory performance of the contract in that, the appointed Supplier is responsible for maintaining the PSNI estate and, because any increase, changes or amendments are not known, they cannot be addressed in the contract as awarded.

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Requirements & Qualifications

14 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (6)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (5)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS6
--The tender is of a Restricted type.
--The duration of the contract is 36 months.
--The deadline for submission is 2026-04-17T00:00:00+01:00.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided text.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Must be a supplier capable of providing Fire Alarm Services for the PSNI Estate.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--Experience in routine maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems, Gas Suppression Systems, Sprinkler Systems, and Disabled Refuge Systems.
--Ability to maintain fire alarm systems in accordance with BS5839-1:2017, including L1 to L4 categories, approximately 50 highly sensitive aspirating smoke detection systems, and sprinkler/watermist type systems.
--Ability to maintain sprinkler systems at three sites in accordance with BS EN 12845.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--The total value of the tender is 5,004,000 EUR.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for Fire Alarm Services for the PSNI Estate is generally well-structured, with clear technical requirements and a reasonable estimated value. However, it lacks explicit evaluation criteria and details on document content, impacting completeness and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to general procurement principles with a clear CPV code and a competitive flexible procedure. The mention of the Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 8, indicates awareness of regulatory frameworks for contract modifications. Deadlines are present, though the submission deadline might be considered tight given the complexity implied by 'Tender Stage Documentation'. No disputes are reported.

Clarity80/100

The description of services, including specific systems (Fire Alarm, Gas Suppression, Sprinkler, Disabled Refuge) and maintenance standards (BS5839-1:2017, BS EN 12845), is detailed and clear. The scope of work, including routine maintenance and occasional supply/installation, is well-defined. The conditions for contract modifications are also outlined.

Completeness70/100

Key information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, contract duration, and CPV code are present. However, the absence of available document content and specified evaluation criteria means crucial details for bidders are missing, reducing overall completeness.

No document content available
Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness85/100

The tender is a restricted procedure, which inherently limits the number of participants. While the value is disclosed and criteria for modifications are mentioned, the lack of explicit evaluation criteria makes it difficult for bidders to understand how their submissions will be assessed, potentially impacting fairness. The availability of full documentation is implied but not confirmed by content.

Missing evaluation criteria
Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a contract start date and duration. However, the lack of information regarding e-submission methods and the absence of document URLs for accessing the 'Tender Stage Documentation' hinder practical application. Financing information is not explicitly detailed.

No e-submission specified
Document URL not provided for 'Tender Stage Documentation'
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields like title, reference, organization, value, and deadlines are populated. The dates provided (submission deadline and contract start) are identical, which is logically consistent for a tender process. No suspensions or disputes are indicated.

Sustainability50/100

There is no explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation within the tender description. The tender is not indicated as EU funded. This suggests a lack of focus on sustainability criteria.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear technical requirements and scope of work
Detailed description of services and standards
Disclosure of estimated value and contract duration
Reference to relevant procurement legislation for modifications

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria
No document content available for 'Tender Stage Documentation'
Lack of explicit e-submission method
No sustainability considerations mentioned

Recommendations

1. Provide clear evaluation criteria to enhance fairness and transparency.
2. Make all tender stage documentation readily accessible with direct URLs.
3. Incorporate sustainability considerations into the tender requirements.

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