Alternatives to CA18257 - NPTC - Fire Detection and Fire Alarm System, Servicing, Testing and Maintenance

The University of Bristol spends a significant amount of money every year on the servicing of laboratory equipment and is committed to obtaining best value for money across all types of equipment. Microbiological Safety Cabinets and other types of LEV are located across the University campus and at other satellite locations, including Langford and Southmead. Statutory testing (TExT) and regular servicing and maintenance of this equipment is vital to ensure that safety standards are maintained. To standardise the service provision and to ensure that all locations are receiving best value for money, we are looking to award a University wide contract for the provision of these services. Please note that there are 2 lots: Lot 1: Provision of Thorough Examination and Testing (TExT), Maintenance and Repair Services for LEV Except Microbiological Safety Cabinets. Lot 2: Provision of Thorough Examination and Testing (TExT), Maintenance and Repair Services for Microbiological Safety Cabinets.

1. Purpose of the Role The Work Examiner is responsible for inspecting, reviewing and recording the condition, quality and compliance of works within their allocated area. The role supports safe delivery, identifies defects or non-conformances, and provides clear information to supervisors, engineers and project teams to support timely decision-making. 2. Key Responsibilities • Carry out planned examinations, inspections and site checks in line with the agreed work bank, programme and applicable standards. • Review completed or ongoing works to confirm they meet drawings, specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans, and client requirements. • Identify, record and communicate defects, safety concerns, incomplete works or areas requiring further investigation. • Produce accurate inspection records, reports, photographs and supporting evidence within agreed timescales. • Escalate urgent issues that may affect safety, quality, programme or asset integrity. • Liaise with site teams, supervisors, engineers, planners and subcontractors to coordinate access, clarify findings and support close-out of actions. • Maintain a safe system of work and comply with site rules, permits, risk assessments and relevant health, safety and environmental requirements.

This ITT sets out the information which is required in order to assess the suitability of bidders in terms of their capacity to deliver flexible, responsive business support, quality assurance processes, relationship management, service levels and innovative solutions to meet the requirements of ECW for Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub Support Services Across Cheshire and Warrington, businesses have had access to a wide range of support offers. However, this provision is often time limited, programme specific, or fragmented across organisations, which can make navigation difficult for SMEs. Businesses frequently report uncertainty about who does what, leading to disengagement after initial enquiry. The available services have been curtailed recently due to funding reductions. ECW is commissioning a service to address this gap on an interim basis via an embedded service within the existing Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub. The service should be designed to also add resource to the National Business Growth Service by ensuring businesses receive timely, proportionate, hands on support that helps them take action and progress. The additional service will operate as part of the Growth Hub and is intended to complement, existing provision at a national, regional and local level. The interim provision will include practical delivery, hands on adviser support, follow up, and business readiness -ensuring clear referral pathways, feedback loops, and effective navigation across the ecosystem. ECW wish to secure efficiencies and economies of scale by means of a procurement exercise for meeting the requirements detailed within this documentation. The principle benefits anticipated by ECW in this procurement include; • Ability to maximise opportunities for best value and efficient services • To allow bidders to explore efficiencies, which may be possible by suggesting innovative and cost-effective solutions • Presentation of cost savings to ECW in order to maximise economical operational efficiency and value for money • A resultant contract that meets the tender requirements and supports ECW with their ambition This service would be commissioned on an interim basis for 12 months, with quarterly reviews. This is intended to maintain continuity of business support during the transition to a Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority-led service, while also establishing a scalable model capable of adapting to future devolved arrangements. During the contract life, the successful bidder will need to achieve continuous improvement against KPIs, customer satisfaction and other contract measures. Failure to do so may result in the contract being terminated.

DPS1 1405 Tree Work Additional information: https://londonconstructionprogramme.co.uk/services/dynamic-purchasing-systems/

FindBusinessSupport.gov.scot gives an overview of grants, loans, funding, advice and other support available to businesses in Scotland, offered by over 100 Scottish public sector organisations, conveniently in one place. Information is available for businesses of all sizes and sectors, from start-ups and sole traders to large enterprises and includes support for social enterprises.

DPS1 1399 - PRIORY COMMON PRIORY ROAD TREE WORK Additional information: https://londonconstructionprogramme.co.uk/services/dynamic-purchasing-systems/

DPS1 1409 - Housing 4-104 Acacia Road N22 Tree Work Additional information: https://londonconstructionprogramme.co.uk/services/dynamic-purchasing-systems/

Arboricultural Survey - Queen Street/Bull Lane Playing Field N17 Additional information: https://londonconstructionprogramme.co.uk/services/dynamic-purchasing-systems/

Arboricultural Survey - Woodside Day Centre White Hart Lane Additional information: https://londonconstructionprogramme.co.uk/services/dynamic-purchasing-systems/

The National Coal Mining Museum for England is seeking to urgently appoint a contractor to supply and install a system of underground telephony, including post-installation support and training. For details and tender pack, please email john.tanner@ncm.org.uk. Note, deadline for tenders is 9am on 27th July 2026. Contractor to be appointed 31st July. Works to be completed by 25th September.

Supporting UK screen content businesses across film, TV, animation and interactive narrative video games to enhance their international activities.

MEGS provides match-funding grant support to representatives of UK-based music acts (normally music management companies or record labels who meet SME criteria) to help deliver high-quality marketing and promotion campaigns normally linked to international tours to enable these acts to grow their international business. The scheme is targeted at artists that have achieved reasonable levels of commercial success in the UK and are now looking to break internationally. Successful recipients can claim no more than 50 per cent of eligible expenditure for their projects. No UK activity can be funded.