Planned Replacement of Fire Detectors and associated works

Planned Replacement of Fire Detectors and associated works

Circle Voluntary Housing Association

## Summary Circle Voluntary Housing Association is procuring the planned replacement of fire detectors and associated works for its housing stock. This is an open procedure allowing any qualified supplier to submit a bid.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply and installation of new fire detection systems. - Removal and disposal of existing detectors. - Associated electrical and structural works required for installation. - Testing and commissioning of the new system.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all suppliers meeting EU/Irish public procurement regulations. - Qualifications: Must demonstrate technical competence in fire safety installations. - Experience: Likely requires prior experience in social housing or large-scale residential retrofit projects. - Compliance: Adherence to Irish fire safety standards (e.g., NSAI standards) and building regulations.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Fri Aug 08 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the public procurement portal (likely eTenders.ie or similar, as per standard Irish practice for this authority). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Completed tender forms, technical proposal detailing methodology and product specifications, financial bid, and evidence of eligibility/qualifications.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established fire safety contractors with experience in social housing or multi-unit residential complexes. - Opportunity: Provides access to a long-term client (Circle) for potential future maintenance or upgrade contracts. - Risk: "Associated works" may introduce scope creep or unforeseen structural issues; careful site assessment is critical before pricing. - Competition: As an open procedure, expect competition from both national and regional fire safety specialists.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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