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Firefighting Contract for Planned and Reactive Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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15 May 2025 at 08:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth, located in Plymouth, Devon, recently completed the award stage of a public procurement process for a contract titled "Firefighting Contract for Planned and Reactive Maintenance." This contract is classified under multiple categories, including electrical machinery and firefighting equipment, reflecting its focus on repair and maintenance services. The open procurement procedure culminated in an award on 24th April 2025, valued at £76,204.20, and involves services that will commence from 1st August 2025 and continue until 31st July 2030. This extensive coverage area includes delivery to the United Kingdom and regions such as the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial growth prospects, primarily for businesses specialising in electrical appliances and firefighting equipment maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract particularly advantageous, given the University's interest in engaging with SME partners. Large firms like the successful supplier, Churches Fire & Security Ltd, can also benefit by showcasing their capacity to provide comprehensive, compliance-driven services. With the open procedure facilitating broad competition, businesses adept in these sectors have the chance to enhance their portfolios by contributing to a significant institutional client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firefighting Contract for Planned and Reactive Maintenance

Notice Description

The University of Plymouth intends to onboard a contractor to undertake the Firefighting Planned and Reactive Services contract, which includes the maintenance, testing and compliance reporting of the specified assets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61aaec99-bf6f-45e8-9c62-0f99f3f61aff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f6a8a2-439e-4fae-84c2-a5b4f1aed040
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35111200 - Firefighting materials

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

35111500 - Fire suppression system

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

39525400 - Fire blankets

44115500 - Sprinkler systems

45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work

45343230 - Sprinkler systems installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,204 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 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
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Miranda Carder
Contact Email
miranda.carder@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1752582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHURCHES FIRE & SECURITY

Further Information

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