Buyer Name: Weston College
Buyer Address: Knightstone Road, Weston-super-Mare, UKK12, BS23 2AL, United Kingdom
Contact Email: WCGTender@weston.ac.uk
Buyer Name: Weston College
Buyer Address: Knightstone Road, Weston-super-Mare, UKK12, BS23 2AL, United Kingdom
Contact Email: WCGTender@weston.ac.uk
Weston College is seeking tenders for the servicing, repair and maintenance of Refuge Communications Systems across its estate. These systems are critical for emergency evacuation and compliance with BS5839-9. The contract will cover five main system types: Complus Teltronic, Sovereign Fire and Security, Cooper VoCALL, EVCS Compact, and Pentech Electronics Ltd Model Series 6000. These communications systems are based across the Weston College Estate Campuses.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081899-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 30,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 36,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-02T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-02T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Innovation and added value (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Account management (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): People and mobilisation (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Service specific detail (20%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Financial (20%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Added & Social Value (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Business continuity and Disaster planning (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Presentation (10%)
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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