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Fire Fighting Equipment Servicing and Maintenance 2026 - 2031

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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18 May 2026 at 09:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Fire Fighting Equipment Servicing and Maintenance 2026 - 2031." This contract involves providing supply and maintenance services for firefighting equipment across multiple facilities, including the Queen's Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital. The procurement began with a selective method as a call-off from the Efficiency East Midlands Fire & Intruder Alarms and Fire Protection Equipment Framework. The contract period starts on 1st June 2026 and extends until 28th February 2031, with potential extensions included. The awarded contract, valued at £130,000, covers essential fire equipment services within Nottingham, East Midlands, and will support compliance with applicable fire safety regulations.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in repair and maintenance services for firefighting equipment. Briggs Fire & Security Ltd, an SME, has been selected as the supplier, reflecting the suitability of smaller-scale businesses in this field. Companies with expertise in servicing fire extinguishers, dry riser and hydrant testing, or compliance reporting will find similar opportunities lucrative, allowing them to expand their portfolios and achieve sustainable growth. The framework agreement structure presents a pathway for other capable suppliers to engage in similar tenders within the regional framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Fighting Equipment Servicing and Maintenance 2026 - 2031

Notice Description

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (The Employer) requires a Contractor is required to provide supply and maintenance of firefighting equipment (The Service) at its Sites, including, but not limited to: - The Queen's Medical Centre, Derby Road, Lenton, Nottingham, NG7 2UH - Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB - Ropewalk House, 113 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, NG1 6HA The Service comprises the commissioning of new equipment, the re-fixing of any loose or repositioned items, performance of discharge testing, servicing and maintenance of water, AFFF, Co2, wet chemical, dry powder, foam fire extinguishers, as well as associated maintenance, including dry riser and hydrant tests. Further, the Supplier will be responsible for service inspections, removal and disposal of condemned equipment, installation of necessary parts, and the replacement of missing or worn labels, safety clips, caps, and seals. In addition, the Supplier will be responsible for providing comprehensive maintenance and testing reports to demonstrate compliance with relevant fire safety regulations. The Contract Period is 9 months with the option to extend for a further 48 months. This extension shall take the form of four 12 month incremental periods. The contract has been direct awarded via Lot 1 (Midlands) of the Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) Fire & Intruder Alarms and Fire Protection Equipment Framework: https://eem.org.uk/frameworks/compliance/fire-and-intruder-alarms-and-fire-protection-equipment/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d0c191d-9055-4aa8-a00a-d0cad1e33e2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b65bb89-0f88-4141-a0f1-0383a9b497dd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

50413000 - Repair and maintenance services of checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGGS FIRE & SECURITY

Further Information

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