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Changes to notice

This notice has been edited. The previous version is still available.

In response to supplier feedback, the Authority has extended both the clarification deadline and the tender submission deadline for this opportunity.

The procurement was advertised during the summer. To ensure suppliers have sufficient opportunity to fully consider the requirements and prepare a comprehensive response, the Authority has agreed to extend the timescales.

The revised deadlines are detailed within the tender notice and associated procurement documents. Suppliers are encouraged to review the updated dates and ensure that any clarification questions and tender submissions are submitted by the amended deadlines.

The Authority appreciates suppliers' continued interest in this opportunity and looks forward to receiving responses.

Please refer to the revised dates published within the procurement documentation and e-tendering portal.

Scope

Reference

DN819172

Description

Suppliers are invited to submit a Tender for the Provision of Intruder Alarms, Fire Alarms and Emergency Lighting. Blackpool Council intends to appoint one contractor to provide inspection, servicing, maintenance, and emergency response for intruder alarms, fire alarms, and emergency lighting across its property portfolio.

Total value (estimated)

• £200,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029
• Possible extension to 30 November 2031
• 5 years

Description of possible extension:

Subject to contract review and budget availability.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

• 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
• 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

Contract locations

• UKD42 - Blackpool

Participation

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation

Legal 1) Please confirm that you have in place, or that you will have in place by the award of the contract, the human and technical resources to perform the contract to ensure compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and to ensure the protection of the rights of data subjects.

Legal 2) Please confirm that you are able to meet all the Contracting Authority's policy and legislative requirements and will provide copies of any company policies; procedures or associated documentary evidence if requested to do so.

Financial 1) Are you relying on another supplier to act as a guarantor?

If yes, please provide their name and evidence of their economic and financial standing.

Financial 2) Please confirm whether you already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to the award of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below:

• Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = £5Million

• Public Liability Insurance = £10Million

Technical ability conditions of participation

1) NICEIC or NAPIT Registration

It is a requirement of this contract that the successful bidder is a Approved Contractor registered with the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) or NAPIT

Please provide registration number.

2) Conformance with the Specification

Please confirm that you are able to meet and deliver all parts of the specification.

3) Disclosure & Barring Service

Please confirm that you have, or are willing to obtain, DBS checks for personnel where applicable.

4) Compliance with Building Regulations

Please confirm that you conduct your operations, including choice of material and work processes are carried out in a way compliant with or exceeding Building Regulations.

5) CSCS Cards

Please confirm that all staff employed on this contract will have the minimum of current yellow CSCS cards.

6) CHAS Membership / SSIP Forum Registered Membership

Please confirm that your company has a current CHAS membership or membership from one of the SSIP Forum Registered Members.

Please provide your details and membership number.

7) JCOP

Please confirm that works will be carried out in compliance with the Fire Prevention on ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ Site Joint Code of Practice (JCOP)

Particular suitability

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
• Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

20 August 2026, 12:00pm

Tender submission deadline

8 September 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

/

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

20 October 2026

Recurring procurement

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 June 2029

Award criteria

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Documents

Associated tender documents

Technical specifications to be met

Contracting authority

Blackpool Borough Council

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHB-5249-RZVD

PO Box 11, Town Hall

Blackpool

FY1 1NB

United Kingdom

Email: FTSprocurementnotices [at] blackpool.gov.uk

Website:

Region: UKD42 - Blackpool

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government