Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Blood and Transplant
500 North Bristol Park
Bristol
BS34 7QH
Contact
Henry Prudden
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK11 - Bristol, City of
National registration number
NHS Blood and Transplant
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Fire Risk Assessment and Associatied Services
Reference number
C39144
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHSBT is undergoing a market engagement exercise through a Prior Information Notice to investigate potential suppliers and to establish a ‘route to market’ and commission A single service provider is required to deliver Type 1 Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) report for a number of NHSBT premises.NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) as a pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor, is obliged to adhere to legislation relating to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and to demonstrate stringent levels of control in order to satisfy the requirements of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). We must also maintain compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and, as an Essential Supplier to the NHS, with the mandatory fire risk management requirements of Firecode - Fire Safety in the NHS Health Technical Memorandum 05-1: Managing Healthcare Fire Safety.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service provider is required to have the skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications necessary to carry out an effective Type 1 Fire Risk Assessment survey of the whole premises and to deliver a PAS79:2012 styled report on the findings, together with recommended and prioritised actions (Priority1-Priority4) and photographs where relevant, to assist with the identification and management of the fire risk.The final FRA report should include clear basic layout fire strategy drawings of the whole building showing all relevant fire precautions and other fire safety provisions.The Assessment must be conducted to meet the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 using the appropriate fire risk assessment guides for NHS Healthcare premises (HTM 05-03 Parts K and G) and where appropriate the current DCLG guides for fire risk assessment in Factories, Warehouses and Offices, and any future relevant legislation and regulation.The Assessor must be a third party accredited and registered fire risk assessor with established competency in carrying out non-destructive FRA’s for life safety in complex buildings.The Assessor must provide proof that suitable professional indemnity and public liability insurance policies are current.All of the FRA documentation and supporting evidence must be submitted electronically to NHSBT in a format that can be printed off easily. Additional hard copy provision is optional in this instance. For a limited period, if necessary, a reasonable level of post assessment technical support will be expected by way of email or telephone contact.
two.2.14) Additional information
To express your interest please email Henry.Prudden@nhsbt.nhs.uk quoting C49144 - Fire Risk Assessment Services
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
4 January 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Any suppliers who express an interest may be invited to a pre-market engagement which is likely to be undertaken online.