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SECAmb - Authorising Engineer

Awarded to ABCA Systems Limited, AES Electrical & Compliance Services Ltd, Acorn Analytical Services Limited +99 more

NHS Shared Business Services Limited(buyer)

Published
Published 30 August 2023
Deadline
Closed 26 July 2024

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Overview

South East Coast Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for specialist authorising engineer services under Lot 6 of the SBS Building Safety & Fire Compliance Framework to 106 suppliers, with a combined contract value of £27 billion. The services cover multiple disciplines including water, medical gases, ventilation, fire, pressure systems, lifts, asbestos, electrical services, and confined spaces, with specific disciplines to be determined as required. The contract is also available for use by members of the Southern Ambulance Services Collaborative through direct engagement with the awarded providers.

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Lots (13)

  • Fire Safety - Passive Fire Safety

    This Lot involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of passive fire safety systems. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 1.1 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

    Won by Harmony Fire LimitedWon by Hughes and Associates Property Services LtdWon by Jensen Security and Fire Systems LtdWon by Liberty Fire and Vision LimitedWon by Miller Knight Resource Management LtdWon by OpenView Security Solutions LimitedWon by Pro Fire Systems LtdWon by RECOM Solutions LtdWon by RW Joinery (Stockport) LtdWon by Scrubs Contract Services LtdWon by Spectra Analysis Services LtdWon by ABCA Systems LimitedWon by TF Jones Property ServicesWon by Trinity Fire and Security Systems LtdWon by Ventro LtdWon by Briggs Fire and Security LtdWon by Checkmate Fire Solutions LimitedWon by CLC Contractors LimitedWon by Danacom LtdWon by Firesec Compliance LimitedWon by Fieldway Supplies LimitedWon by Guildmore Limited
  • Fire Safety - Active Fire Safety

    This Lot involves the supply, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of active fire safety systems and equipment. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 1.2 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

    Won by Harmony Fire LimitedWon by ABCA Systems LimitedWon by Briggs Fire and Security LtdWon by Chubb Fire & Security LtdWon by Churches Fire Security LimitedWon by Drax UK LimitedWon by Firesec Compliance LimitedWon by EFT Systems LtdWon by Fieldway Supplies LimitedWon by Jensen Security and Fire Systems LtdWon by Lantern Fire and Security LimitedWon by Logic Fire and Security LtdWon by Marlowe Fire & Security LimitedWon by O. Heap and Son Derby LtdWon by OpenView Security Solutions LimitedWon by Sunfish Services LimitedWon by Trinity Fire and Security Systems LtdWon by Ventro Ltd
  • Fire Safety - Fire Risk Assessments and Consultancy Services

    This Lot involves the provision of risk assessments, consultancy services, design, surveys, and audits related to fire. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 1.3 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

    Won by Harmony Fire LimitedWon by AtkinsRealis PPS LimitedWon by BB7 Consulting LimitedWon by DB Fire Solutions LtdWon by Firesec Compliance LimitedWon by Fieldway Supplies LimitedWon by Frankham Consultancy Group LimitedWon by Hughes and Associates Property Services LtdWon by IFI Group LtdWon by Inspectas Compliance LtdWon by Jensen Security and Fire Systems LtdWon by Logic Fire and Security LtdWon by NIFES Property LtdWon by Ove Arup & Partners LimitedWon by Pennington Choices LimitedWon by Pro Fire Systems LtdWon by Rider Levett Bucknall UK LtdWon by RSK Environment LimitedWon by Savills UK LtdWon by SGS United Kingdom LimitedWon by Tetra Tech LimitedWon by Trinity Fire and Security Systems LtdWon by Turner & Townsend Project Management Ltd
  • Fire Safety - Training

    Provision of fire safety training. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.

  • Asbestos - Asbestos Management

    This Lot involves the provision of surveys, inspections, sampling, monitoring, and emergency response related to asbestos. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 2.1 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

    Won by Acorn Analytical Services LimitedWon by Airborne Environmental Consultants LtdWon by Amstech Group LimitedWon by Asbestos Survey and Management LtdWon by Ayerst Environmental LtdWon by Casa Environmental Services LtdWon by Environmental Essentials LtdWon by Environtec LimitedWon by Frankham Consultancy Group LimitedWon by Full Circle Compliance LtdWon by Inspectas Compliance LtdWon by Kordus Consulting LtdWon by Lucion Services LimitedWon by North Star Environmental LtdWon by Pennington Choices LimitedWon by RSK Environment LimitedWon by Sentinel Environmental Consultancy LimitedWon by SGS United Kingdom LimitedWon by SOCOTEC Asbestos LtdWon by Spectra Analysis Services LtdWon by Tetra Tech LimitedWon by The Hazard Management and Environmental Services Laboratories LimitedWon by TRAC Associates LimitedWon by Vega Environmental Consultants Ltd
  • Asbestos - Asbestos Removal

    This Lot involves the removal of asbestos. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 2.2 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

    Won by McGee Environmental Services LimitedWon by OPS Environmental Services LtdWon by Pier Contractors LimitedWon by Reddish Vale Insulations LtdWon by Rhodar Industrial Services LtdWon by Rilmac Insulation LimitedWon by RSK Environment LimitedWon by Savana Environmental LtdWon by Spectra Analysis Services LtdWon by Woods Building Services LtdWon by Amstech Group LimitedWon by Asbestech LtdWon by Asbestos Control and Treatment LtdWon by Aspect Contracts LtdWon by Bardon Environmental LimitedWon by BLS Asbestos LimitedWon by Chirmarn LimitedWon by Clifford Devlin LimitedWon by Emchia Asbestos Solutions LimitedWon by Erith Contractors LtdWon by European Asbestos ServicesWon by LAR Ltd
  • Lifts - Maintenance, Design, and Installation

    This Lot involves the provision of planned and reactive maintenance of lifts, and the design and installation of lifts. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 3 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

    Won by Ascendant Lifts LtdWon by Sheridan Lifts Limited
  • Lifts - Maintenance

    Provision of planned and reactive maintenance. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.

  • Lifts - Design and Installation

    Design and installation of lifts. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.

  • Legionella and Water Treatment Services

    This Lot involves the provision of water treatment and legionella management. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 4 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

    Won by Airborne Environmental Consultants LtdWon by Aqua Protec LtdWon by Envirocure LimitedWon by Environtec LimitedWon by HBE Healthy Buildings Ireland LtdWon by Hydraclean LtdWon by Hydro-X Water Treatment LtdWon by ProEconomy LtdWon by RSK Environment LimitedWon by TECS Specialist Water LimitedWon by Total Environmental Compliance
  • PAT Testing

    This Lot involves the provision of PAT testing services. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 5 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

    Won by ABCA Systems LimitedWon by AES Electrical & Compliance Services LtdWon by JR PAT Testing LtdWon by Norwood Electrical UK LtdWon by PHS Compliance LimitedWon by Spectra Analysis Services LtdWon by Trinity Fire and Security Systems Ltd
  • Authorising Engineers

    This Lot involves the provision of authorising engineers for applicable disciplines. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 6 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

    Won by DRLC LtdWon by Eta Projects LtdWon by Hydrock Consultants LtdWon by Tetra Tech Limited
  • Pneumatic Tube Systems - Maintenance, Design, and Installation

    This Lot involves the provision of planned and reactive maintenance of pneumatic tube systems, and the design and installation of pneumatic tube systems. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 7 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

    Won by Airtube Technologies LtdWon by SWL Healthcare Ltd

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£200,000,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
30 August 2023
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Fire-alarm systemsFirefighting materialsFire extinguishersFire suppression systemFire suppression foam or similar compoundsFire blanketsLiftsGoods lifts+18 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£27,000,300,000
Award date
8 December 2025
Contract period
— → 26 May 2029
Winners
  • ABCA Systems Limited
  • AES Electrical & Compliance Services Ltd
  • Acorn Analytical Services Limited
  • Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd
  • Airtube Technologies Ltd
  • Amstech Group Limited
  • Aqua Protec Ltd
  • Asbestech Ltd
  • Asbestos Control and Treatment Ltd
  • Asbestos Survey and Management Ltd
  • Ascendant Lifts Ltd
  • Aspect Contracts Ltd
  • AtkinsRealis PPS Limited
  • Ayerst Environmental Ltd
  • BB7 Consulting Limited
  • BLS Asbestos Limited
  • Bardon Environmental Limited
  • Briggs Fire and Security Ltd
  • CLC Contractors Limited
  • Casa Environmental Services Ltd
  • Checkmate Fire Solutions Limited
  • Chirmarn Limited
  • Chubb Fire & Security Ltd
  • Churches Fire Security Limited
  • Clifford Devlin Limited
  • DB Fire Solutions Ltd
  • DRLC Ltd
  • Danacom Ltd
  • Drax UK Limited
  • EFT Systems Ltd
  • Emchia Asbestos Solutions Limited
  • Envirocure Limited
  • Environmental Essentials Ltd
  • Environtec Limited
  • Erith Contractors Ltd
  • Eta Projects Limited
  • Eta Projects Ltd
  • European Asbestos Services
  • Fieldway Supplies Limited
  • Firesec Compliance Limited
  • Frankham Consultancy Group Limited
  • Full Circle Compliance Ltd
  • Guildmore Limited
  • HBE Healthy Buildings Ireland Ltd
  • Harmony Fire Limited
  • Hughes and Associates Property Services Ltd
  • Hydraclean Ltd
  • Hydro-X Water Treatment Ltd
  • Hydrock Consultants Ltd
  • IFI Group Ltd
  • Inspectas Compliance Ltd
  • JR PAT Testing Ltd
  • Jensen Security and Fire Systems Ltd
  • Kordus Consulting Ltd
  • LAR Ltd
  • Lantern Fire and Security Limited
  • Liberty Fire and Vision Limited
  • Logic Fire and Security Ltd
  • Lucion Services Limited
  • Marlowe Fire & Security Limited
  • McGee Environmental Services Limited
  • Miller Knight Resource Management Ltd
  • NIFES Property Ltd
  • North Star Environmental Ltd
  • Norwood Electrical UK Ltd
  • O. Heap and Son Derby Ltd
  • OPS Environmental Services Ltd
  • OpenView Security Solutions Limited
  • Ove Arup & Partners Limited
  • PHS Compliance Limited
  • Pennington Choices Limited
  • Pier Contractors Limited
  • Pro Fire Systems Ltd
  • ProEconomy Ltd
  • RECOM Solutions Ltd
  • RSK Environment Limited
  • RW Joinery (Stockport) Ltd
  • Reddish Vale Insulations Ltd
  • Rhodar Industrial Services Ltd
  • Rider Levett Bucknall UK Ltd
  • Rilmac Insulation Limited
  • SGS United Kingdom Limited
  • SOCOTEC Asbestos Ltd
  • SWL Healthcare Ltd
  • Savana Environmental Ltd
  • Savills UK Ltd
  • Scrubs Contract Services Ltd
  • Sentinel Environmental Consultancy Limited
  • Sheridan Lifts Limited
  • Spectra Analysis Services Ltd
  • Sunfish Services Limited
  • TECS Specialist Water Limited
  • TF Jones Property Services
  • TRAC Associates Limited
  • Tetra Tech Limited
  • The Hazard Management and Environmental Services Laboratories Limited
  • Total Environmental Compliance
  • Trinity Fire and Security Systems Ltd
  • Turner & Townsend Project Management Ltd
  • Vega Environmental Consultants Ltd
  • Ventro Ltd
  • Woods Building Services Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    10 December 2025

  2. Contract

    31 July 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    14 June 2024

  4. Prior Information Notice

    30 August 2023

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