Dumfries & Galloway Council MTC Servicing & Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers

What this is

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking expressions of interest from qualified contractors to carry out servicing and maintenance of handheld fire fighting equipment (fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and associated equipment) across approximately 400 council public buildings including schools, offices, libraries, community centres, and other facilities. The contract is estimated at £100,000 excluding VAT and will be a 3-year fixed term with an option to extend by 1 further year, anticipated to commence 1 August 2027. The formal contract notice is expected around 1 June 2026.

Key points

• Estimated value: £100,000 excluding VAT; 3-year fixed term + 1-year optional extension; anticipated start 1 August 2027
• Scope covers ~400 public buildings across Dumfries and Galloway — planned and reactive maintenance of fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and related equipment
• Register interest via Public Contracts Scotland (SC Ref: 832362); formal contract notice expected ~1 June 2026

Who can bid

This is a Prior Information Notice / expressions of interest exercise only. Contractors must be suitably experienced and qualified to service and maintain handheld fire fighting equipment across ~400 public buildings in Dumfries and Galloway. Formal eligibility criteria will be published with the contract notice.

How it is scored

Not yet specified. Award criteria will be published in the full contract notice expected ~1 June 2026. Procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

Money

Estimated contract value: £100,000 excluding VAT for the full 3-year term. Extension option for 1 additional year at council's discretion subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability.

How to submit

Register interest via Public Contracts Scotland (SC Ref: 832362). The council requests that interested suppliers register interest at PIN stage. Formal tender submissions will be invited through the full contract notice.

Clarifications

Contact: Euan Kidd, Procurment.CIRW@dumgal.gov.uk, Tel: +44 3033333000. This exercise does not constitute formal procurement and will not prejudice any future process.

Contract period

Fixed term 3 years with an option to extend by 1 further year. Anticipated commencement: 1 August 2027 (subject to change, satisfactory performance, and budget availability).

Classification

CPV 75251110 — Fire-prevention services ScotlandScotland South