Fire And Building Safety

Fire and Building Safety is a critical component of a comprehensive strategic asset management approach for Registered Providers. Ensuring robust fire safety measures not only protects residents and assets but also underpins the long-term sustainability and compliance of building portfolios.

This framework provides an integrated solution, supporting members in meeting their regulatory obligations, enhancing building safety and supporting proactive risk management.

A Three-Lot Approach for Comprehensive Fire Safety Solutions

The Fire Safety Framework is structured into three distinct lots, each addressing critical areas of fire safety with specific workstream categories:

  • Lot 1: Fire Safety Installation and Replacement
  • Lot 2: Fire Servicing and Maintenance
  • Lot 3: Fire Consultancy and Management

Awarded: 01/02/2025

Expires: 31/01/2029

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Framework Lots

Lot 1: Installation and Replacement

Provides access to specialist firms for fire detection, suppression, extinguishing and passive protection systems through individual or multi-disciplinary contractors. Services cover passive and active fire protection and suppression systems.

  • Passive Fire Protection Installations: Includes surveys, design, installations, remedial works, and maintenance to ensure compliance with current and future fire safety legislation.
  • Active Fire Protection Installations: Covers design, installation and commissioning of systems such as alarms and detection, per Fire Safety Order 2005 and Building Safety Act 2022.
  • Fire Suppression System Installations: Design, installation and commissioning of suppression measures like sprinklers to limit fire and smoke spread.
  • Multi-disciplinary Fire Safety Installation: Access to suppliers offering comprehensive fire safety services.

Lot 2: Servicing and Maintenance

Comprises specialist firms for fire safety testing, servicing and maintenance through individual or multi-disciplinary providers.

  • Active Fire Protection Servicing and Maintenance: Ensures active fire safety systems are functional and compliant.
  • Fire Suppression Systems Maintenance: Testing and servicing suppression systems like sprinklers to maintain compliance.
  • Multi-disciplinary Fire Safety Servicing & Maintenance: Comprehensive solutions for servicing and maintaining fire systems.

Lot 3: Consultancy and Management

Offers firms specialising in fire safety strategies, risk management and support services, like waking watch.

  • Fire Safety Consultancy: Assistance with fire safety provisions, strategy development and compliance with legislation.
  • Fire Risk Assessments: Identification of fire hazards, risk evaluation and action plans.
  • Waking Watch: Trained personnel to patrol buildings, detect fires and support evacuation strategies.

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