How to win: Fire Systems - Servicing and Reactive Repairs

About this contract

To comply with health and safety requirements and British standards, Trust wishes to employ a suitable contractor to provide cyclical annual maintenance, as well as a reactive repairs service, to fire systems and associated equipment. The equipment comprises fire alarm and detector systems, emergency lighting systems, smoke ventilation systems, sprinkler systems and dry risers. The equipment is predominately located at sheltered & retirement housing developments throughout Scotland including the Highlands and Outer Hebrides. There is also a number of general needs & mid-market sites that are unstaffed. Trust Housing also have offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow & Wishaw which will be part of the servicing regime. An overview of the type of equipment including makes and models at each development location in included within Appendix D – Pricing Schedule. A full overview of the scope of works, including the updating of the asset register and reporting requirements, is provided in the attached Appendix H – Specification of Requirements.

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