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Published 21 Apr 2021, 22:55 BST

Official UK procurement notice

B971(2021) Install and Maintain Fire Detection and Alarm Systems in NIE Networks

Authority: Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (Public body)

Framework agreement2 lotsServicesNegotiated procedure with prior call for competitionMax 2 lots per supplier

Sectors: Construction & Civil Engineering (45)Repair & Maintenance (50)Installation services (except software) (51) Delivery: Northern Ireland (UKN)

Framework ceiling (notional)£1,268,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue

Submissions closed 25 May 2021awarded 18 Jan 2022

Lots 2max 2 won per supplier

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Contracting Entity intends to establish Framework Arrangements for the provision of

New Fire Detection and Alarm Systems and Maintenance of Fire Detection, Alarm Systems

and Fire Suppression Systems. The Framework Agreements will be for a period of five (5)

years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and

subject to the terms of the Framework Agreements, to extend by a further optional period of

up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

CPV: Fire-alarm system installation work · Fire-prevention installation works · Installation services of fire protection equipment · Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · win at most 2 of them · same evaluation weights on every lot

Lot #1Installation of New Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for NIE NetworksCancelledRenewalPublished value£387,200

Installation of new fire detection & alarm systems, including testing, certification and

training NIE Networks staff who operate the equipment. The installation environment shall

include electrical high voltage substations and industrial buildings.

Delivery: Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland

Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three(3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. · At the end of the term, the framework arrangement may be subject to renewalSecond stage: up to 4 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

45312100 Fire-alarm system installation work 45343000 Fire-prevention installation works 51700000 Installation services of fire protection equipment

Lot #2Maintenance of NIE Networks Fire Detection, Alarm Systems and Fire Suppression SystemsAwardedRenewalPublished value£880,000

Service & Maintain NIE Networks fire detection & alarm systems and fire suppression

systems including testing, certification and training NIE Networks staff who operate the

equipment. The maintenance environment shall include electrical high voltage substations,

office and industrial buildings

Delivery: Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland

Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. · At the end of the term, the framework arrangement may be subject to renewalSecond stage: up to 4 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

50413200 Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more

How bids were scored · same split on all 2 lots

Quality: 30%Price: 70%

Published award criteria (2)

Quality: 30%
Price: 70%

Conditions of participation1

Suitability
As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified above with the reference project B971 (2021) Install and Maintain Fire Detection and Alarm Systems in NIE Networks Premises

Shortlisting: As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified above with the reference project B971 (2021) Install and Maintain Fire Detection and Alarm Systems in NIE Networks Premises

What this means for your bid

Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
“B971(2021) Install and Maintain Fire Detection and Alarm Systems in…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement: Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: Yes
First published: 21 Apr 2021, 22:55 BST
Last source update: 26 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
Authority reference: B971(2021)
FTS notice number: 2022/S 000-002363
Classification (CPV): Fire-alarm system installation workFire-prevention installation worksInstallation services of fire protection equipmentRepair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
Delivery area: Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a8d6 Find a Tender

Contract terms

Performance terms: As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified above with the reference project B971 (2021) Install and Maintain Fire Detection and Alarm Systems in NIE Networks Premises

How it was run

Official notice

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Appointment period ends: 25 May 2021, 12:00 BST
Submission channel: {"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages: en
Bid validity: 180 days from the deadline

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

Timeline

25 May 2021 → 26 Jan 2022 · 3 dates

Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
25 May 2021, 12:00 BST
Invitations to tender expected
24 Jun 2021, 00:00 BST
Notice published
26 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender

Status changed to complete
26 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Suppliers appointed 1admitted to the panel · see the list ↓

Contracts signed 1latest 18 Jan 2022

1 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

Lot 2 - Maintenance of NIE Networks Fire Detection, Alarm Systems and Fire Suppression Systems
Signed
18 Jan 2022
Value
£778,000
Status
active

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd

Contracting authorityPublic bodyElectricity 120 Malone Road,, Belfast,, Northern Ireland, BT9 5HTContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

High Court of Justice in Northern IrelandReview contact point Belfast

Framework contractors & participating bidders

1 commercial party on the notice

VIS Security Solutions LtdFramework contractor 16-18 Lower Windsor Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7DW

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria