Fire Safety framework to bring to the market a collaborative and inclusive framework offering to the HE, FE, and wider education sector. This framework is open to all members whether or not they are classed as contracting authorities under PCR. The retendered framework will cover a range of firefighting & related services and security equipment including fire extinguishers, detectors, first aid equipment, including Firefighting equipment, extinguishers, blankets, hose reels, buckets (Supply / Ongoing Maintenance/testing) Passive fire protection storage solutions First aid equipment Escape equipment Accessories and signage Fire risk assessments and Fire safety training Fire equipment maintenance / repair and testing Fire Alarm installation and maintenance Fire/Smoke detection systems installation and maintenance Sprinkler and suppression systems including consultancy and design Fire door installation and inspection Wet and dry risers Smoke ventilation

This Lot for the provision of firefighting equipment and maintenance with the scope covering a range of products including, but not limited to, fire equipment, storage & protection, first aid equipment, passive fire equipment, door furniture, escape equipment and signage across the UK. This agreement will be open to members and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015. It is anticipated that some of the future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. Suppliers will be able to bid to service any of the following 9 Regions under this Lot: Scotland, North East & Yorkshire, North West, Midlands, South East, South West, London, Wales and Northern Ireland. Suppliers may bid for any combination of Regions, including one or all Regions but they must be able to service 100% of the Members who can access the agreement within each region. It is possible for Suppliers to be awarded a position on the framework in some, but not all, Regions that they bid for, depending on the level of interest and quality of tender submissions received from other Suppliers. It is intended that the Framework Agreement will be awarded to 6 Bidders per Region on this Lot, provided that there are a suitable number of Bidders which meet any required minimum standards. NEUPC reserves the right to proceed with a lower number of Bidders for all or any Lot/Region(s)

This Lot for the provision of Fire Safety Inspections, Fire Risk Assessment, Consultancy and Fire Safety Training with the scope covering a range of services including, but not limited to, risk assessment services of premises and/or equipment and advise if correct precautions are in place and provide findings and action required to manage or remove risks Fire risk assessments should be provided by individuals whom have demonstrable experience and certifiable formal qualifications. Fire safety training is specific training designed to provide the underpinning knowledge for learners to operate safely in the workplace with regards to fire safety. It is aimed at staff who have been appointed to the role of Fire Marshal/Warden. Fire safety consultancy, Fire Safety Consultants should provide, as a minimum, proactive risk management and fire safety strategy advise, guidance to improve fire safety policies and procedures. Identify hazards and measure existing control measures. Fire systems and fire strategy design.

This provision shall be provided by the supplier/provider in accordance to the latest Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

This agreement will be open to members and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015. It is anticipated that some of the future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. Suppliers will be able to bid to service any of the following 9 Regions under this Lot: Scotland, North East & Yorkshire, North West, Midlands, South East, South West, London, Wales and Northern Ireland. Suppliers may bid for any combination of Regions, including one or all Regions but they must be able to service 100% of the Members who can access the agreement within each region. It is possible for Suppliers to be awarded a position on the framework in some, but not all, Regions that they bid for, depending on the level of interest and quality of tender submissions received from other Suppliers. It is intended that the Framework Agreement will be awarded to 6 Bidders per Region on this Lot, provided that there are a suitable number of Bidders which meet any required minimum standards. NEUPC reserves the right to proceed with a lower number of Bidders for all or any Lot/Region(s)

This Lot for the provision of products and associated install services with ongoing monitoring that are classed as fire detection, fire alarms and fire suppression systems. The provision of goods and services within this Lot 3 are to comply in accordance with the latest version and any other equivalent, recognised and relevant British standard BS5839

The following goods and associated services are included within the scope of this Lot 3, but not limited to:

Fire Alarm Systems, Conventional, Addressable and Analogue Addressable (Hard wired / Wireless systems), Detector Devices (Ionisation, Optical, Heat, Flame, Carbon, Multi) , Fire Suppression Systems (Sprinkler, Water mist, Dry & Wet Risers),Fire Dampers, Refuge and Rescue Systems, Manual call points, Warning System/Bell Relays, Door Holder Relays, Auxiliary (Control Function) Relays, Loop Sounders, Automatic Opening Vent (service and testing),Emergency Escape Lighting*

Emergency lighting is lighting for an emergency situation when the main power supply is cut and normal electrical illumination fails. The loss of mains electricity could be the result of a fire or a non-fire related power cut. The framework scope is for Emergency Escape lighting, part of an emergency lighting system that provides illumination for the safety of people leaving a location or attempting to terminate a potentially dangerous process beforehand. It is part of the fire safety provision of a building and a requirement of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

This agreement will be open to members and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015. It is anticipated that some of the future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. Suppliers will be able to bid to service any of the following 9 Regions under this Lot: Scotland, North East & Yorkshire, North West, Midlands, South East, South West, London, Wales and Northern Ireland. Suppliers may bid for any combination of Regions, including one or all Regions but they must be able to service 100% of the Members who can access the agreement within each region. It is possible for Suppliers to be awarded a position on the framework in some, but not all, Regions that they bid for, depending on the level of interest and quality of tender submissions received from other Suppliers. It is intended that the Framework Agreement will be awarded to 6 Bidders per Region on this Lot, provided that there are a suitable number of Bidders which meet any required minimum standards. NEUPC reserves the right to proceed with a lower number of Bidders for all or any Lot/Region(s)

This Lot for the provision of products and services that are covered by the scope of Lots 1 and 3 of this framework– Fire safety equipment and Fire Detection, Alarms and Suppression systems as a complete service and goods provision. Note- this Lot will not include the scope of Lot 2 of this framework.

This agreement will be open to members and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015. It is anticipated that some of the future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. Suppliers will be able to bid to service any of the following 9 Regions under this Lot: Scotland, North East & Yorkshire, North West, Midlands, South East, South West, London, Wales and Northern Ireland. Suppliers may bid for any combination of Regions, including one or all Regions but they must be able to service 100% of the Members who can access the agreement within each region. It is possible for Suppliers to be awarded a position on the framework in some, but not all, Regions that they bid for, depending on the level of interest and quality of tender submissions received from other Suppliers. It is intended that the Framework Agreement will be awarded to 6 Bidders per Region on this Lot, provided that there are a suitable number of Bidders which meet any required minimum standards. NEUPC reserves the right to proceed with a lower number of Bidders for all or any Lot/Region(s)