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Fire Alarm Maintenance

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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11 Mar 2026 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Open University (OU), a prominent educational institution located in Milton Keynes, England, focused on securing a service contract titled "Fire Alarm Maintenance." This contract entails the maintenance of fire alarm systems across all OU properties within the United Kingdom. Categorised under the CPV code for fire-alarm systems, this procurement has reached the award stage with key involvement from Honeywell Building Solutions as the supplier. The contract period spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2030, with an awarded value of £463,000. This selective procurement method was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluded on 31st January 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety systems and maintenance services, particularly those familiar with large-scale operations across educational properties. Larger enterprises with proven expertise in handling extensive maintenance contracts and who can ensure compliance with stringent safety standards would find this tender aptly suited for their capabilities. Although not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, the involvement of a reputable supplier like Honeywell Building Solutions suggests potential collaborations for businesses looking to expand their service portfolio in the fire safety and maintenance sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Alarm Maintenance

Notice Description

Contract for the maintenance of the fire alarm systems across all OU properties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccabcb24-bf4c-4178-a1dd-a604117ed4dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bdb64f6-e49e-4de1-8434-e4d8b31198ca
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£463,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£463,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 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
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HONEYWELL BUILDING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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