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13 Jul 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Active Fire Electronic Security" was conducted by THE CAMBRIDGE HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED, headquartered in Cambridge, England. This tender, classified under the Fire-prevention installation works industry category, involves the servicing, maintenance, and installation of fire safety and electronic security systems. It was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached the award phase with the contract set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The primary location of delivery is the East of England, with a total contract value of £192,000.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety and electronic security solutions, particularly those that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement is tailored to support SMEs. The nature of the contract, focusing on active fire prevention and security systems like CCTV and fire alarms, suits businesses experienced in those areas and looking to establish or expand their presence in the public safety and security sector. The awarded supplier for this contract, ABCA Systems Ltd, is an SME, reinforcing the tender’s accessibility to smaller enterprises.

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Notice Title

Active Fire Electronic Security

Notice Description

The servicing, maintenance and installation of Active Fire Safety and Electronic Security systems including fire alarms, AOVs, emergency lights, FFE, risers, sprinklers, door entry systems, CCTV, warden control and lightning protection.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a215d122-c307-47ee-8bcb-8e4c29742bb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2ecad9-87e0-4cf4-876a-0fc69b14dd1f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CAMBRIDGE HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB24 9ZR
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Histon & Impington
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABCA SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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