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RUGCON - Servicing & Maintenance of Fire Equipment

RUGBY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Jan 2026 at 16:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the servicing and maintenance of fire equipment titled "RUGCON - Servicing & Maintenance of Fire Equipment" was conducted by Rugby Borough Council. This procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment (CPV code 50413200). The procurement occurred in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2029. The procurement was executed through a direct award to Sunfish Services Limited, with the award stage completed and the contract status marked as active. The contract, valued at £80,000, was published in January 2026, while the tender period concluded on 12th March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the upkeep of fire safety equipment, particularly those categorised as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in services within the fire safety sector are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the direct award procurement method, which can streamline the application process. The contract offers an extended period for service provision, allowing businesses to establish a stable revenue stream over four years, thereby contributing to growth and stability within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RUGCON - Servicing & Maintenance of Fire Equipment

Notice Description

RUGCON - Servicing & Maintenance of Fire Equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b1243d8-25ab-4a0a-9e91-6bdc6da2750f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 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
RUGBY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUGBY
Postcode
CV21 2RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rugby
Electoral Ward
Benn
Westminster Constituency
Rugby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUNFISH SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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