Responsive and Planned Maintenance – Fire Protection Chargeable Contracts

The Authority seeks to procure Two (2) fire protection contracts – Contracts A and Contract B are to be tendered for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend by a further year (1) year at an estimated total contract value of £8m for each contract.

The proposed scope of works include::

• intrusive type 4 compartmentation surveys and remedial works;
• passive and active fire protection, including all / any associated works;
• fire doors and cavity barriers;
• sprinkler maintenance and installation;
• fire hydrant maintenance;
• associated sundry building works; and
• all forms of safe working access equipment.

The Building Safety Act 2022 will have significant implications for the council and these proposed contracts aim to ensure arrangements are in place to deal with fire safety works.

The procurement is divided into two (2) contracts based on a geographic basis, and

tenderers can only be awarded one (1) contract if successful in the procurement:

1. Contract A – North of the borough

2. Contract B – South of the borough

1 extension option(s) available, 0 taken; up to 12 months in total

Option: 12 months, from 2026-11-01, to 2027-10-31, At the council's discretion