Scope
Reference
MH/PJ001
Description
Fully Inclusive PPM and Maintenance
The Contractor shall provide a fully inclusive and comprehensive service covering both remedial works and planned preventative maintenance (PPM), available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for all systems detailed within this specification document, excluding Annual Safety Visits and Sprinkler Systems.
For Annual Safety Visits and Sprinkler Systems, the Contractor shall provide a PPM-only service, with remedial works delivered on a chargeable basis, also available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Additionally, the Contractor shall carry out an annual fixed equipment test for all communal systems, on a per-block basis.
All service and maintenance works must comply with:
• The standards set by the equipment manufacturer,
• Relevant British Standards,
• Any applicable Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs).
Where works do not meet these standards, the Contractor shall return to site and rectify the issues at no additional cost to ForHousing.
On sites with dispersed equipment, the Contractor shall:
• Provide costs for ad-hoc repairs to dispersed warden call equipment, in line with the priorities outlined in this document.
• Offer the option of a fully inclusive, comprehensive maintenance service.
Most of these sites will be covered by a manufacturer's warranty for the first 24 months of the contract (excluding batteries). The tendered rates shall be deemed to include any necessary liaison with the manufacturer to facilitate equipment replacement under warranty.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,600,000 excluding VAT
- £4,320,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 June 2026 to 14 June 2029
- Possible extension to 12 June 2031
- 4 years, 11 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions are possible, subject to agreement with ForHousing and satisfactory performance by the contractor
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 44115310 - Roller-type shutters
- 44115500 - Sprinkler systems
- 44221000 - Windows, doors and related items
- 45216129 - Protective shelters
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 January 2026, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 February 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality assessment - 60%
Price submission 40%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
FORHOUSING LIMITED
- Companies House: IP030483
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRDQ-6225-TYYL
52 Regent St,
Eccles
M30 0BP
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@forhousing.co.uk
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government