The second-generation fireplace security (FS2) framework from public sector procurement company LHC is now open for registrations of curiosity till summer time 2023.

FS2 consists of provision for brand spanking new or substitute passive and lively fireplace safety measures for present and new home and non-domestic buildings, in addition to consultancy and cladding.

It expands on companies beforehand supplied in LHC’s FS1 framework. It additionally follows new Hearth Security (England) Laws 2022 that got here into pressure on twenty third January this 12 months, the Constructing Security Act 2022 and the Hearth Security Act 2021.

Dean Fazackerley, head of technical procurement at LHC, mentioned: “Hearth security has by no means been increased on the agenda with post-Grenfell laws not too long ago coming into pressure. It’s extra vital than ever for native authorities and social housing suppliers to fastidiously contemplate the preparedness of buildings within the occasion of a fireplace.

“We developed the FS2 framework in collaboration with {the marketplace} to offer extra alternatives to work with a greater variety of suppliers, particularly SMEs. Our public sector purchasers advised us they need extra availability of regional suppliers – and FS2 straight solutions that demand.

“It’s additionally vital we offer a complete vary of fireside security companies for the general public sector to entry, particularly as many fireplace security suppliers provide each passive and lively companies from detection to unfold prevention. It was a logical step to incorporate each beneath one framework, as a result of these work hand in hand in buildings to stop, detect, alert, and even suppress a fireplace that has already began.”

Providers to be supplied by means of the framework embody: fireplace security consultancy; fireplace danger assessments; fireplace security inspections; passive fireplace safety set up, servicing, and upkeep; fireplace alarm set up testing, servicing, and upkeep; fireplace suppression system set up, servicing, and upkeep; waking watch companies; and cladding remediation and substitute.

It would additionally embody provision to exchange, restore and keep fireplace doorways, shutters and related gear, set up signage to fulfill the constructing’s fireplace technique, and keep and set up carbon monoxide, warmth and smoke detectors. Suppliers can even act as principal contractor for lively fireplace safety and passive prevention.

As soon as registrations of curiosity have been obtained, FS2 tender paperwork will probably be made obtainable in the summertime.

To seek out out extra, register curiosity and register for a pre-tender engagement webinar being held by LHC on seventh March, go to LHC’s In-Have a tendency Portal.

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