Procurement Frameworks for RBKC Housing Management - Fire Safety Works
A Tender Notice
by THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Works)
- Duration
- 6 year
- Value
- £75M
- Sector
- INDUSTRIAL
- Published
- 25 Jan 2024
- Delivery
- To 07 Mar 2030 (est.)
- Deadline
- 07 Mar 2024 13:00
Concepts
Location
Properties owned and managed by RBKC primarily located within the Borough. Refer to 1.2 of the ITT






2 buyers
Description
To access this tender you must register with the Capital e-sourcing Portal at www.capitalesourcing.com. Use the following code to access the tender ITT_RBKC_17812 or click this link https://www.capitalesourcing.com/go/58564136018C59050F7F RBKC is undertaking the procurement of a Framework for Fire Safety Works. This forms part of RBKC’s wider program of procurements (termed Project Union) to establish four (4) Housing Management Framework Agreements to enable delivery of various works and services. The Framework for Fire Safety Works will deliver a range of fire safety related works to RBKC’s property portfolio. It will be divided into three (3) Lots and RBKC wishes to appoint up to 5 Contractors per Lot. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of four (4) years with an option to extend for up to two (2) further years up to a maximum duration of six (6) years. The scope of works to be delivered under the Framework will be fire safety related works including planned maintenance, refurbishment and improvement works to RBKC housing stock including provision of new installs, repair, replacement, removal, and / or overhaul including but not limited to the following types of works: Fire Stopping, Compartmentation & Fire Doors including but not limited to; • Fire-stopping works • Loft and other compartmentation work. • Fire safety signage • Communal area decorations - flame retardant coating systems • Open Walkway, Weather and Security screen • Opening-up and making-good works as part of intrusive surveys, i.e., accompanying FRA consultant • FRA / Fire strategy works such as Bin chutes (e.g., closing off) Communal fire doors and internal glazed screens. • Communal Fire Door Sets / Front entrance fire doors • Other fire doors (e.g., services / cupboards doors) (Includes repair, inspection, and replacement) Active Fire Protection Systems including but not limited to; • Fire Extinguishers provision • Wet, dry & lateral rising mains • Sprinkler systems • Water mist systems Means of Escape, Fire Detection and Smoke Ventilation Systems including but not limited to; • Fire detection and alarm systems (including smoke and heat detectors within dwellings and integrated systems in common parts) • Evacuation alert systems (to be used by Fire & Rescue Service) • Installation of fire / smoke dampers within flats onto communal ducts • Emergency and communal lighting • Smoke ventilation systems (mechanical and natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems including AOVs)
Lot Division
1 | Fire Stopping, Compartmentation & Fire Doors
The framework agreement established for this Lot will be used by RBKC to access and call-off a range of Fire Safety Works on projects that typically involve the supply, installation, repair and maintenance of fire stopping, fire compartmentation and fire doors. The Works required to be delivered under this Lot include but are not limited to: • Fire-stopping works • Loft and other compartmentation work. • Fire safety signage • Communal area decorations - flame retardant coating systems • Open Walkway, Weather and Security screen • Opening-up and making-good works as part of intrusive surveys, i.e., accompanying FRA consultant • FRA / Fire strategy works such as Bin chutes (e.g., closing off) Communal fire doors and internal glazed screens. • Communal Fire Door Sets / Front entrance fire doors • Other fire doors (e.g., services / cupboards doors) (Includes repair, inspection, and replacement) |
2 | Active Fire Protection Systems
The framework agreement established for this Lot will be used by RBKC to access and call-off a range of Fire Safety Works on projects that typically involve the supply, installation, repair and maintenance of fire stopping, fire compartmentation and fire doors. The Works required to be delivered under this Lot include but are not limited to: • Fire Extinguishers provision • Wet, dry & lateral rising mains • Sprinkler systems • Water mist systems |
3 | Means of Escape, Fire Detection and Smoke Ventilation Systems
The framework agreement established for this lot will be used by RBKC to access and call-off a range of Fire Safety Works on projects that typically involve the supply, installation, repair and maintenance of means of escape, fire detection and smoke ventilation systems. The Works required to be delivered under this Lot include but are not limited to: • Fire detection and alarm systems (including smoke and heat detectors within dwellings and integrated systems in common parts) • Evacuation alert systems (to be used by Fire & Rescue Service) • Installation of fire / smoke dampers within flats onto communal ducts • Emergency and communal lighting • Smoke ventilation systems (mechanical and natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems including AOVs) |
Renewal Options
The framework agreement will be for an initial term of four (4) years with the option to extend for a further two (2) years, resulting in a maximum term of six (6) years. RBKC considers that the circumstances, environment and challenges which RBKC and the construction market face justifies an extended framework agreement. Please see the procurement documentation for more details.
CPV Codes
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 44221220 - Fire doors
- 44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45320000 - Insulation work
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work
- 35111300 - Fire extinguishers
- 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works
- 45343230 - Sprinkler systems installation work
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
Indicators
- Bids should cover one or more lots.
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- Options are available.
- Renewals are not available.
- Performance considerations apply.
- Award on basis of price and quality.
Other Information
A maximum number of five (5) suppliers will be appointed to the framework agreement for this Lot. To access this tender you must register with the Capital e-sourcing Portal at www.capitalesourcing.com. Use the following code to access the tender ITT_RBKC_17812 or click this link https://www.capitalesourcing.com/go/58564136018C59050F7F The contracts entered into as a result of this contract notice shall be subject to English law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. RBKC reserves the right not to enter into any contract or award any contract as a result of this contract notice and to vary or change or not to proceed with this competition at any stage of the procurement process. RBKC shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by any potential bidder responding to this contract notice. Please refer to the procurement documentation for important notices in respect of commercially sensitive information and the application of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. RBKC reserves the right to require potential bidders to enter into a parent company guarantee and/or performance bond.
Reference
- FTS 002620-2024