Provision of Intruder Alarms, Fire Alarms and Emergency Lighting

Overview

Blackpool Council intends to appoint one contractor to provide inspection, servicing, maintenance, and emergency response for intruder alarms, fire alarms, and emergency lighting across its property portfolio. Intruder Alarms The contractor shall: • Deliver all works in accordance with this specification and to the satisfaction of Blackpool Council or its representative. • Sustain a working environment for building users fulfilling Blackpool Council's obligations as defined in the lease(s). • Maintain security alarm and associated equipment to protect the value of Blackpool Council's assets. • Obtain written approval from Blackpool Council for any deviation from the specification. • Remove all waste promptly and dispose of it legally, at no extra cost to Blackpool Council, providing Duty of Care documentation when requested. • Recycle materials wherever practicable. • Minimise disruption to building occupants. • Report immediately to Blackpool Council any: o Defects or hazards (whether within contract scope or not). o Non compliance with British Standards. o Discovery of friable asbestos. o Potential hazards identified. o Systems left inoperable or disconnected whilst replacement parts obtained. The contractor is not guaranteed additional works. Where new installations occur, temporary access codes must be used and original codes reinstated upon completion. Breakdown and Call Out Requirements • A 24 hour emergency call out service must be provided at all times, including public holidays. • Attendance must occur within one hour of notification. • Out of hours call outs must be reported to Property Management the next working day. • The contractor must provide full details of their emergency call out arrangements. Please note the successful Contractor is required to produce documentary evidence prior to acceptance of this tender that this facility exists. Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting All installations serviced under this contract shall be maintained in full accordance with BS 7671, BS 5839-, BS 5266 and BS EN 54 (all relevant parts). In line with BS 5839, servicing and repairs must only be undertaken by a company holding UKAS accredited third party certification. Tendering contractors must: • Be members of a registered SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) organisation. • Hold NICEIC, or NAPIT Approved Contractor, categorised for power distribution and control. (this must be held by the organisation and not via a subcontractor) • Be BAFE registered, or have commenced the BAFE application process by the contract start date, achieving full registration within six months. Engineers working on 240 V fire alarm components or emergency lighting systems must be qualified electricians holding the 18th Edition Wiring Regulation Qualifications. Fire alarm servicing shall be carried out strictly in accordance with BS 5839 (all parts) and this specification. Emergency lighting servicing shall comply with BS 5266 (all parts) and this specification. Some requirements within this document exceed the minimum standards of the relevant BS. Service visits shall take place at six monthly intervals, with no more than six months ±10 days between visits. At each visit, the entire installation shall be visually inspected. Minor defects shall be rectified immediately; serious defects must be reported to Blackpool Council's Electrical Engineer without delay. Minimum Requirements for Each Six Monthly Service • Visual inspection for structural or occupancy changes affecting system design. • Review of false alarm and fault records; advise the Council's Electrical Engineer of any required actions. • Check and test batteries and charging equipment, including battery condition. • Test all control panel functions. • Test a minimum of 50% of fire alarm devices across multiple zones, ensuring all device types are included. Devices must be rotated so that 100% are tested within 12 months. • Test signalling devices to ARC(s). • Replace aspirating system filters