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Fire Alarm Design, Installation, and Associated Project Management Services DPS

Scottish Government · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 08:32.

Opportunity overview

The Scottish Government is looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Fire Alarm Design, Installation & Associated Project Management Services. The DPS will be split into 2 Lots: Lot 1: Fire Alarm Design & Installation Lot 2: Associated Project Management Services Please Note: The value of call off- contracts will range from Thousands to Millions however no form of volume guarantee has been granted by the authority and therefore no commitment of spend is guarenteed through the DPS.

Classification

  • CPV31625200 — Fire-alarm systems
  • CPV31625000 — Burglar and fire alarms
  • CPV31625100 — Fire-detection systems
  • CPV45312100 — Fire-alarm system installation work
  • CPV71242000 — Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
  • CPV71248000 — Supervision of project and documentation
  • CPV71541000 — Construction project management services
  • CPV72224000 — Project management consultancy services
  • CPV79421000 — Project-management services other than for construction work

Lots

  • Fire Alarm Design and InstallationValue not stated
  • Associated Project Management ServicesValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06c23a
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
31625200
Description
Fire-alarm systems

Lot Details

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
It is a requirement of this DPS that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded: Employers’ Liability Insurance: GBP 5 million Public Liability Insurance: GPB 5 million Professional Indemnity Insurance: GBP 5 million Product liability insurance may be required for individual call-off contracts. Any such requirement will be specified at call-off stage and will be proportionate to the nature, scope and risk of the requirement. Financial Assessment will be taken on a risk-based approach for each contract call-off under the DPS.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
List and brief description of selection criteria: It is a requirement of this DPS that applicants must have and be able to demonstrate previous experience for the lot(s) they are applying for. Lot descriptions are available within this contract notice at II.2 and example questions are available at Part 4C 2.2 & 2.3 via Public Contract Scotland Tender. The Authority will have the right to request evidence that entry criteria is still valid at any point during the life of the Dynamic Purchasing System with evidence to be provided via an updated SPD to the Authority within 5 working days of request being issued. Applicants will be required to provide three different examples of your experience for each Lot that demonstrate that you have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies within the SPD in Public Contract Scotland Tender Project Code: 32194 PQQ code: 6916 *Please note: Examples should be concise but generally in the 400 word range. Examples should be recent, within the last 5 years. Any applicant that is subject to a mandatory exclusion ground will be rejected from admission to the Dynamic Purchasing System unless the Authority is satisfied, following consideration of any self-cleaning measures and supporting evidence provided by the applicant, that exclusion is not required in accordance with the applicable procurement legislation. Mandatory Exclusion Questions sit within Part 3 of the SPD.

Applies To

supplier

Techniques

Has Dynamic Purchasing System
Yes

Dynamic Purchasing System

Type
open

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
27 Jun 2031, 12:00

Second Stage

Invitation Date
27 Jun 2031, 00:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
1,800

Contract terms

Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Recurrence

Description
May 2031 if the tender is to be recurrent however this is not confirmed at this stage. The DPS may be extended on a yearly basis

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
2
Title
Associated Project Management Services
Description
Lot 2 of the DPS will comprise of suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to provide project management and contract administration services associated with the delivery of fire detection and fire alarm systems in residential buildings affected by cladding related fire risk across Scotland. Services may include: Coordination of surveys, investigations and technical assessments Preparation of specifications and procurement documentation Tender and contract management Coordination of contractors undertaking opening up, enabling and making good works associated with fire alarm installations Coordination and submission of Building Warrants, approvals, or any other statutory permissions or consents required for the works Resident and Factor liaison Coordination of installation works in occupied buildings Programme, cost and compliance monitoring Oversight of commissioning, testing and certification Coordination of handover documentation and project close out Services will support delivery of works in accordance with BS 5839 and relevant Scottish fire safety legislation, standards and guidance. Projects may include temporary or permanent systems, upgrades to existing installations, and works integrated with wider fire safety or cladding remediation programmes. Core Certification & Regulatory Compliance If asked at call-off contract stage and/or DPS example stage suppliers must demonstrate full compliance and provide certificates if applicable with the following: Relevant construction, engineering or building surveying qualification, such as a degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent in a related discipline (e.g. Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture or similar) Membership of a relevant professional body, such as: RICS IFE CIOB APM ICE CIBSE RIBA/RIAS Personnel responsible for managing and delivering site based works must hold qualifications and training appropriate to their role when asked for within the call off contract, such as SMSTS, SSSTS, IOSH Managing Safely, CSCS/ECS cards or equivalent industry recognised qualifications.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality Weighting
Type
quality
Description
40-80%
Criterion 2
Name
Cost Weighting
Type
cost
Description
20-60%

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Renewal

Description
The DPS can be extended at anytime

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5
Maximum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
1
Title
Fire Alarm Design and Installation
Description
Lot 1 of DPS will provide for works in accordance with BS 5839-1:2025 and all relevant Scottish fire safety legislation, standards, and guidance, including requirements under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, and applicable Scottish Building Standards. Works may include the provision of new or enhanced fire detection and alarm systems comprising categories L1–L5, as identified through the Single Building Assessment (SBA). Requirements may include temporary or permanent fire alarm solutions, modifications to existing systems, associated enabling works, certification, compliance documentation, integration with wider fire safety strategies or cladding remediation activities and maintenance. Suppliers must be able demonstrate full compliance and provide certificates if applicable with the following if asked for at call off stage and/or within the SPD Example Section: Fire Detection and Alarm System (FD&AS) Standards BS 5839-1:2025 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for Buildings BAFE SP203 1 certification (modules: Design, Installation, Commissioning) Certification body must be UKAS accredited Commissioning shall be conducted in accordance BSRIA Application Guides and CIBSE Commissioning Codes Electrical Design & Installation (Mandatory) BS 7671:2018+A2:2022, Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 5839 1 interface requirements for fire alarm systems Electrical installation certification (EIC / Minor Works as applicable) Scottish Regulatory Compliance Compliance with Scottish Building Regulations, including the relevant provisions of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks (Fire and Electrical sections) Demonstrable understanding of: Fire detection and alarm requirements for domestic and non‑domestic buildings, including system selection and coverage in accordance with risk Applicable certification processes, including use of Approved Certifiers of Design and/or Construction where required under Scottish Building Regulations Legal Competency Confirmation that all works are delivered by “competent persons” under fire safety legislation Understanding of duties under: Fire (Scotland) Act Health and Safety: Personnel responsible for managing and delivering site based works must hold qualifications and training appropriate to their role, such as SMSTS, SSSTS, IOSH Managing Safely, CSCS/ECS cards or equivalent industry recognised qualifications.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality Weighting
Type
quality
Description
40-80%
Criterion 2
Name
Price Weighting
Type
cost
Description
20-60%

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Renewal

Description
The DPS may be extended at any time

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5
Maximum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72224000
Description
Project management consultancy services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71541000
Description
Construction project management services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71242000
Description
Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71248000
Description
Supervision of project and documentation
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
79421000
Description
Project-management services other than for construction work

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 2
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
31625000
Description
Burglar and fire alarms
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
31625100
Description
Fire-detection systems
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45312100
Description
Fire-alarm system installation work

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Scottish Government
Id
GB-FTS-1538

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Government

Address

Street Address
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Locality
Glasgow
Region
UKM
Postal Code
G2 8LU
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
David McNeil

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
MINISTRY
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-404

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Address

Street Address
27 Chambers Street
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM · G2 8LU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 062180-2026tender ·