Tender

Fire alarm replacement works at Malmesbury Primary School

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is seeking contractors for the replacement of fire alarms at Malmesbury Primary School, a project categorized under construction work. The open tender process is for works to be conducted during the February and Easter school holidays of 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a total budget of £65,000. Interested parties must submit their tenders via the London Portal Tender by 14th January 2026 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is set from 12th February 2026 to 3rd May 2026. The primary contact for this project is Marina Bowyer of the London Borough of Merton.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for construction companies specialising in fire safety systems to contribute to educational infrastructure. While the procurement process is open to all, it does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs. Businesses with expertise in school safety systems, particularly those experienced with projects in the education sector, will be well-suited to meet the tender requirements. This project not only offers growth opportunities but also strengthens a company's portfolio by engaging in public sector contracts within England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire alarm replacement works at Malmesbury Primary School

Notice Description

Fire alarm replacement works at Malmesbury Primary School to take place during Feb and Easter school holidays 2026. Site visit - access has been arranged with the caretaker for this Thursday at 3.30pm. Please be advised that you should not drive down Malmesbury Road due to street safe cameras which will issue a fine. Please also note that all correspondence and the submission of tenders must be done via the London Portal Tender. We cannot answer emails sent outside of this portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f8f4df1-cd16-4b49-a086-93d5b0644a1d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 3 May 2026 1-6 months
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Marina Bowyer
Contact Email
marina.bowyer@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

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