The contract will mainly involve supply and installation of smoke detectors and heat alarms to existing residential properties. The work will be undertaken to the LD2 level of protection standard with detectors or alarms installed in circulation spaces, livingrooms/lounges and kitchens. The works are being undertaken to ensure that Bridgewater Housing Association meet the new legislation standard by February 2021 https://www.gov.scot/publications/fire-and-smoke-alarms-in-scottish-homes/

The requirement will also involve periodic electrical inspections and testing to existing domestic properties along with minor electrical repairs, upgrading or replacement works during the term of the contract.

The procurement for the goods, works and services is being undertaken in accordance with Regulation 28, Open Procedure, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The requirement will principally involve the supply and installation of new interlinked smoke detectors and heat alarms. The requirement may also include supply and installation of new CO detectors, asbestos surveys and removal or encapsulation works, electrical periodic testing, minor electrical repairs, electrical upgrading works, partial rewiring and full rewiring of existing residential properties. Bidders must be capable of delivering all requirements described within the contract notice and tender documentation.