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Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Fire Prevention - ID690
Descriptions
Trent & Dove Housing is seeking to engage with the market to inform the upcoming re-procurement of its Fire Prevention Equipment Servicing and Maintenance contract.
The service covers the planned inspection, testing, servicing, maintenance and reactive repair of a range of fire safety systems installed across Trent & Dove's housing stock. This includes (but is not limited to) fire alarms and smoke detection systems, emergency lighting, extinguishers, fire blankets, fire curtains and shutters, sprinkler and suppression systems, fire brigade drop key systems, dry and wet risers, and associated controls and sensors.
The appointed provider will be expected to ensure all equipment and systems remain fully operational, compliant with current legislation and British Standards, and that certification, testing, and reporting are accurate and timely. The contract will support Trent & Dove's statutory duties for fire safety and compliance across general needs, supported housing, and communal areas.
Trent & Dove is committed to maintaining 100% compliance, improving customer satisfaction, and driving efficiency through digital systems integration, automation of work orders, and real-time data sharing. The procurement aims to identify experienced providers who can deliver high-quality, customer-focused services, operate safely within occupied homes, and demonstrate innovation in planned and preventative maintenance.
Social value, sustainability, and workforce development are key considerations. Providers will be expected to support local employment and training, minimise environmental impact, and contribute to the wider social and community objectives of Trent & Dove Housing.
Engagement
Interested suppliers are invited to participate in this pre-market engagement exercise by reviewing and completing the Pre-Market Engagement (PME) Questionnaire provided with this notice. The purpose of this engagement is to gather supplier insight, innovation, and feedback to help Trent & Dove Housing shape the upcoming Fire Prevention Equipment Servicing & Maintenance procurement. This includes servicing, maintenance, and reactive repair of fire safety systems across our housing stock. Suppliers should: Download and complete the PME Questionnaire attached to this notice. Submit their completed response by email to lewis.pavey@trentanddove.org clearly marked “PME Response – Fire Prevention - ID690”. Ensure responses are submitted by the stated closing date. All information gathered will be used solely to inform the future procurement approach and specification. Participation in this exercise is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal tender or prequalification. Trent & Dove Housing may use the feedback received to refine its requirements, evaluation approach, and contract structure. Suppliers who engage in this PME will not be advantaged or disadvantaged in any future tender process. Please note: Late submissions may not be considered.
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71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment
50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
Keywords
evacuation lamp
safety apparatus
backup lighting
exit sign light
rescue equipment
rescue gear
safety devices
rescue tools
safety equipment
fire safety gear
emergency LED
nozzle cleaning
fire safety auditing
compliance auditing
testing verification
firefighting tools
automatic alarm network
emergency equipment
conformity evaluation
fire alarm system
safety inspection
fault current testing
performance validation
extinguisher servicing
panel board servicing
nondestructive testing
foam system check
circuit breaker reset
fire alarm calibration
quality verification
switch replacement
emergency light fixture
fire pump inspection
outlet socket repair
blast risk assessment
fire siren system
alarm panel diagnostics
surge protector install
fire safety consulting
fire fighting equipment
technical inspection
hydrant flow test
functional auditing
fire suppression system design
explosion prevention advisory
structural integrity checks
suppression system testing
emergency generator maintenance
flame retardant systems consulting
fire protection consultancy
electrical grounding check
lighting circuit diagnostics
distribution board upgrade
fire code compliance services
explosion hazard advisory
emergency alarm infrastructure
explosion containment planning
emergency lighting maintenance
sprinkler head replacement
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