DS521-25 Building Condition and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Surveys

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  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PNLD-1131-HTWN",
    "name": "Devon \u0026 Somerset Fire \u0026 Rescue Authority"
  },
  "date": "2026-03-17T10:03:15Z",
  "id": "023852-2026",
  "initiationType": "tender",
  "language": "en",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-066bc8",
  "parties": [
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      "address": {
        "country": "GB",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "locality": "Exeter",
        "postalCode": "EX3 0NW",
        "region": "UKK43",
        "streetAddress": "Service Headquarters"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement@dsfire.gov.uk",
        "name": "Aimee Lee"
      },
      "details": {
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            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government",
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE"
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      "id": "GB-PPON-PNLD-1131-HTWN",
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PNLD-1131-HTWN",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
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      "name": "Devon \u0026 Somerset Fire \u0026 Rescue Authority",
      "roles": [
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  "tag": [
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    "aboveThreshold": false,
    "description": "The Authority are seeking to award a contract of single appointment for the provision of Building Condition and Mechanical \u0026 Electrical (M\u0026E) condition surveys, to provide the Authority with a comprehensive and consistent understanding of the physical condition and operational integrity of its fire service estate. The surveys will inform strategic asset management, support compliance with statutory obligations, and enable the development of a prioritised investment programme. This will ensure that our facilities remain safe, functional, and fit for purpose, supporting the delivery of critical emergency services across the region. \nThe Authority operates 83 fire stations and a number of other office/training premises throughout the counties of Devon and Somerset. A mix of building condition and M\u0026E condition surveys are required across all premises. Detailed volumes are available within the accessible tender pack. \nCommencement is anticipated in July 2026 with completion of the surveys and reporting as soon as possible thereafter during 2026.",
    "documents": [
      {
        "datePublished": "2026-03-17T10:03:15Z",
        "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
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        "format": "text/html",
        "id": "023852-2026",
        "noticeType": "UK4",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023852-2026"
      }
    ],
    "enquiryPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-04-15T16:00:00+01:00"
    },
    "id": "DS521-25",
    "items": [
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        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "description": "Building consultancy services",
            "id": "71315200",
            "scheme": "CPV"
          },
          {
            "description": "Building surveying services",
            "id": "71315300",
            "scheme": "CPV"
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        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom",
            "region": "UKK2"
          },
          {
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom",
            "region": "UKK4"
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        "id": "1",
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    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "scheme": "UKPGA",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
    },
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        "awardCriteria": {
          "description": "The high-level award criteria are:\n70% = Price\n30% = Quality  \nPass / Fail = Health \u0026 Safety Questions\nQuality will be assessed via seven (7) quality questions which have been sub-weighted as follows:\n20% Building Condition Surveys\n20% Mechanical \u0026 Electrical (M\u0026E) Condition Surveys\n15% Reporting \n20% Consultant Staff/Sub-contractor Competence\n15% Survey Programme\n5% Risk Management\n5% Environment, Social Value and Governance\nThere are five (5) self-certify pass/fail health and safety (H\u0026S) related questions regarding general policy on H\u0026S, access to competent H\u0026S advice/assistance, employee training on H\u0026S, risk assessment and safe systems of work, and lone working procedures. Suppliers will be required to advise of any HSE or EA enforcement notices. \nSuppliers will be required to supply their Supplier Information (PDF / share code) from the central digital platform and confirm they do not have any exclusion grounds, nor are on the Debarment List."
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2026-12-31T23:59:59Z",
          "startDate": "2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "id": "1",
        "selectionCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "description": "Suitability assessment including financial capacity performed via credit and risk check  using the Authority\u0027s third party (CreditSafe), and insurance requirements which include \u00a35m Employers liability, \u00a35m Public Liability and \u00a32m Professional Indemnity."
            }
          ]
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        "status": "active",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true
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        "value": {
          "amount": 145000.0,
          "amountGross": 174000.0,
          "currency": "GBP"
        }
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    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
    "status": "active",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "Tenders must be submitted electronically. \nSuppliers who may be interested in this opportunity can access the tender documents by registering on our e-tendering portal where this opportunity and the documents are published. The e-tendering portal is located at:\nhttps://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home\nThe e-tendering portal is free to use. Suppliers should download the tender documents and complete the required sections. To submit a bid, suppliers must upload the required documents via the e-tendering portal  by the closing date and time. \nSuppliers can find guidance on using the e-tendering portal via: https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf",
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    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-04-24T10:00:00+01:00"
    },
    "title": "DS521-25 Building Condition and Mechanical \u0026 Electrical (M\u0026E) Surveys",
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      "amountGross": 174000.0,
      "currency": "GBP"
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