Fire Alarm Maintenance Services for University of Essex Campuses
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX · Awarded contract
AwardedFire Alarm Maintenance Services for University of Essex Campuses
Awarded 31 Jul 2022
Awarded31 Jul 2022
Value£316,480.08
SupplierDrax Services
AgencyUNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Expires in 2y 9mo7y term, 61% elapsed
Awarded 31 July 2022Expires 30 July 2029
About
The University of Essex awarded a contract to Drax Services for planned maintenance, servicing, and reactive maintenance of all fire alarm systems and equipment across its Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Southend-on-Sea, and Loughton campuses, including testing, checks, and emergency call-outs as required.
The contract operates for a period of 3 calendar years, with an option to extend up to a further 2 years and a possibility of extending up to another 2 years from the commencement date determined by the University.
A requirement of this contract is for bidders to be a 'Drax Technologies' accredited partner.
The contract value is £316,480.08.
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