Award

1051: Life Safety Systems Maintenance

ASTON UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2025 at 08:51

Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University in Birmingham is engaging in a public procurement process for the maintenance of Life Safety Systems, classified under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations. The process utilised an open competitive tender method and has progressed to the award stage as of 13th May 2025. Key contract dates include a start on 1st August 2025 and conclusion on 31st July 2031, encompassing an initial three-year term with an optional three-year extension. Although the tender phase concluded on 14th March 2025, the procurement was valued at approximately £2,097,459.30. The services are intended for multiple locations, including the UK and overseas territories.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in life safety systems, fire alarms, and emergency lighting maintenance. Given the extended contract period and substantial contract value, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, although the award has been made to Midland Fire Security Services Limited. The open procedure approach ensures fair competition, allowing adept businesses in related fields to potentially secure future extensions or similar contracts. Such engagements will not only foster business expansion but also fortify expertise within the essential sectors of building safety and compliance.

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Notice Title

1051: Life Safety Systems Maintenance

Notice Description

Aston University ("Aston" or "the University") is inviting Tenders for the provision of Life Safety Systems Maintenance via an Open Competitive Tender. The term 'Life Safety system(s)' is deemed to include the following assets and their associated networks: * Fire alarms * Disabled refuge systems * Hard of hearing fire warning pagers systems * Emergency lighting * Fire hydrants * Fire barriers * Fire dampers * Fire suppressors The University proposes to enter into a Contract for an initial term of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further period of 3 years. The option to extend will be exercised at the sole discretion of Aston University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7e32943-3969-4859-bb31-59e77e38fe82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b070cec5-e854-459a-98e5-faa84ca89b6f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,097,459 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,097,459 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDLAND FIRE SECURITY SERVICES

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