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Fairfax Multi Academy Trust (FMAT) is seeking to appoint competent and accredited Contractors to deliver statutory estates compliance services across its academies.
The services include the inspection, testing, servicing, certification, and reporting of statutory compliance activities to ensure full compliance with relevant legislation, Approved Codes of Practice, and British Standards.
The contract is divided into five Lots:
The Contractor(s) will be required to deliver all services in accordance with statutory requirements, approved service frequencies, and FMAT compliance requirements, with full certification and reporting uploaded to the Trust's compliance management system (HANDSAM).
The contract will be for an initial term of three years with the option to extend.
| Lot | Title | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fire Safety ComplianceThis Lot covers the provision of statutory fire safety compliance services across Fairfax Multi Academy Trust sites. Services include inspection, testing, servicing, certification, and reporting of fire safety systems and associated equipment in accordance with relevant legislation, British Standards, and guidance. The scope includes, but is not limited to: - Fire Risk Assessments - Fire alarm inspection and servicing - Fire alarm system testing - Emergency lighting inspection and testing - Fire extinguisher servicing - Fire door inspections - Smoke vent / AOV inspection and testing (where installed) The Contractor shall ensure all fire safety systems are maintained in a safe and compliant condition, with full certification and reporting provided and uploaded to the Trust's compliance management system within required timescales. | — |
| 2 | Electrical Safety & ComplianceThis Lot covers the provision of statutory electrical compliance services across Fairfax Multi Academy Trust sites. Services include inspection, testing, servicing, certification, and reporting of electrical systems and installations in accordance with relevant legislation, British Standards, and guidance. The scope includes, but is not limited to: - Fixed Wiring Inspection & Testing (EICR) - Distribution board inspections - RCD testing - Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) - Lightning protection inspection and testing (where installed) The Contractor shall ensure electrical systems are maintained in a safe and compliant condition, with full certification and reporting provided and uploaded to the Trust's compliance management system within required timescales. |
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| 3 | Water Hygiene & Legionella ControlThis Lot covers the provision of statutory water hygiene and Legionella control services across Fairfax Multi Academy Trust sites. Services include inspection, monitoring, testing, servicing, and reporting of water systems in accordance with relevant legislation, Approved Codes of Practice, and guidance. The scope includes, but is not limited to: - Legionella risk assessments - Hot and cold-water temperature monitoring - TMV inspection and servicing - Little used outlet flushing - Cold water tank inspection - Cold water tank cleaning and disinfection (risk based) - Legionella sampling and analysis where required The Contractor shall ensure all water systems are maintained in a safe and compliant condition, with full certification and reporting provided and uploaded to the Trust's compliance management system within required timescales. | — |
| 4 | Gas, Boilers & Pressure SystemsThis Lot covers the provision of statutory gas safety, boiler servicing, and pressure system compliance services across Fairfax Multi Academy Trust sites. Services include inspection, testing, servicing, certification, and reporting of gas systems, boilers, and pressure systems in accordance with relevant legislation, manufacturer guidance, and industry standards. The scope includes, but is not limited to: - Gas safety inspections and certification - Boiler servicing and maintenance - Gas appliance servicing - Gas interlock testing - Flue inspection - Pressure Systems Written Scheme of Examination (WSE) inspections The Contractor shall ensure all gas and pressure systems are maintained in a safe and compliant condition, with full certification and reporting provided and uploaded to the Trust's compliance management system within required timescales. | — |
| 5 | Lifting Equipment & LOLER ComplianceThis Lot covers the provision of statutory lifting equipment and LOLER compliance services across Fairfax Multi Academy Trust sites. Services include inspection, testing, servicing, certification, and reporting of lifting equipment in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance. The scope includes, but is not limited to: - Passenger lift inspections and servicing (where installed) - LOLER inspections and thorough examinations - Hoists and specialist lifting equipment inspections - Associated certification and reporting The Contractor shall ensure all lifting equipment is maintained in a safe and compliant condition, with full certification and reporting provided and uploaded to the Trust's compliance management system within required timescales. | — |