Reading Borough Council · Awarded contract
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Award of Fire and Security Maintenance Contract for Reading Borough Council Properties and Schools

Awarded 07 Aug 2017

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Awarded07 Aug 2017
Value£2,100,000.00
RegionSouth East
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 4y 3mo ago5y term
Awarded 7 Aug 2017Expired 6 Aug 2022

Reading Borough Council awarded a contract to Pel Services Limited for planned and reactive maintenance of fire and security installations across approximately 224 corporate properties and schools.

The scope includes fire alarm systems, intruder alarms, sprinkler systems, aqua quench systems, fire extinguishers and blankets, fire hydrants, dry risers, fire hoses, emergency lighting, gas suppression, voice alarm systems, disabled refuge systems, induction loop systems, and smoke vent systems.

The service includes a 24/7 emergency call-out service 365 days a year.

The contract has an initial term of five years commencing April 2017, with an option to extend for a further two years, and a total value of £2,100,000.

TUPE was not expected to apply.

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