Scope
Description
Homes in Somerset has approximately 4,000 properties which are a mixture of general needs, supported and extra care properties.
Currently fire safety systems included within this contract are installed in approximately 194 sites.
This specification details the requirement for fire safety and associated equipment installation, servicing and testing throughout the portfolio, providing servicing and maintenance to:
• Fire alarm systems (including associated parts such as panels and detectors)
• Emergency lighting systems
• Lightning Protection Systems
• Automatic opening vents (AOVs)
• Non Automatic Fire Systems
• Portable Fire Fighting Equipment
• Sprinkler Systems
• Smoke Systems
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
24 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 3 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2027
- Possible extension to 30 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
3 extensions are possible of 12 months each on agreement with both parties.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKK23 - Somerset
Information about tenders
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
SEVERNSIDE SECURITY LTD
- Companies House: 08655871
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYPM-4685-RVPQ
1st Floor Offices
Tewkesbury
GL20 5AB
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@ssecltd.co.uk
Website: https://severnsidesecurityltd.co.uk/
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
HOMES IN SOMERSET LIMITED
- Companies House: 05596060
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDXY-4582-ZCWZ
3rd Floor Bridgwater House
Bridgwater
TA6 3AR
United Kingdom
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government