Award

Dry Risers, Smoke Vents, Fire Extinguishers and Smoke Alarms Servicing Maintenance and Repairs

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2025 at 11:28

Award Notice
Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 13:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has awarded a contract for the maintenance and repair of dry risers, smoke vents, fire extinguishers, and smoke alarms, including related electrical work. This procurement, valued at £857,877.70, was managed through an open procedure for works under the industry category CPV "Fire-alarm systems" with various associated fire-protection services classified. The contract has an initial period of five years, starting on 1st September 2025 and ending on 31st August 2030, with options for extensions up to a total ten-year duration, potentially doubling the contract value. The geographical scope of the contract covers the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in fire protection and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, given the Council's emphasis on SME suitability. Companies offering comprehensive fire protection system services, installation, and maintenance would find this tender ideal for expanding their portfolio and establishing a long-term contractual relationship with a public sector client like Southampton City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dry Risers, Smoke Vents, Fire Extinguishers and Smoke Alarms Servicing Maintenance and Repairs

Notice Description

The requirement is to undertake term servicing, maintenance, repairs and modifications to dry risers, smoke vents, fire extinguishers and fire alarms to properties owned, managed, leased or supported by Southampton City Council; to include associated electrical works, etc. A more detailed description of the services required, and the properties covered by this contract, is provided within the suite of supporting bidding documents. The proposed term of contract is for a period of 5 years from the date of award followed by a 3 year extension option and 2 x 12 months extensions (for a total contract period of 10 years maximum) at the sole discretion of the Council. The closing date for receipt of Tenders is 14:00Hrs on 3rd March 2025. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Additional information: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login - supplier login

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76c2d41c-b5f7-4202-8a7f-396ef8dc96d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c75edb-aa09-45a7-aa90-cdc5cc6172bf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£857,877 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jason Barrett
Contact Email
sbscojb1@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07583031114

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEVENSIDE SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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