Tender

CBC-1842-T-TS Fire Safety Services

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Oct 2025 at 06:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council has initiated a public procurement process for "CBC-1842-T-TS Fire Safety Services," focusing on services related to fire-alarm systems, fire-extinguishers installation, and fire-prevention services. This open procedure, last published on 17th October 2025, is at the tender stage with a deadline of 17th November 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will last for three years, with possible extensions of +1+1 years. The services are intended for delivery across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories. This procurement is an open opportunity, inviting tenders via the In-tend electronic system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in fire safety and related services to expand and diversify their portfolios. Companies specialising in fire-alarm and detection systems, fire-extinguisher installation, and maintenance of firefighting equipment are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract's scope and location offer a chance to enhance business presence, particularly for firms already in the safety services industry. The open nature of the procurement method enhances competitiveness, allowing for a wide range of service providers to partake in the bidding. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, all compliant businesses are encouraged to participate and harness the potential for long-term service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1842-T-TS Fire Safety Services

Notice Description

Fire Safety Services Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 1st April 2026 Contract term: 3 years +1+1 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd52902d-b46f-4d93-8059-8c318edbe362
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343220 - Fire-extinguishers installation work

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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