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Supply, Maintenance and Repair of Fire Alarms, Emergency Lighting and Sprinkler, Fire Damper & Suppression Systems

KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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23 Sep 2025 at 10:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was undertaken by Kent Fire & Rescue Service for the "Supply, Maintenance and Repair of Fire Alarms, Emergency Lighting and Sprinkler, Fire Damper & Suppression Systems" across its estate. It falls under the industry category of works with specific classifications including emergency lighting equipment and fire-detection systems. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on the 14th of April 2025 and is scheduled to run until the 13th of April 2030, with a total contract value of £625,000. The services are required in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and protection installations. It is most suited to businesses capable of offering comprehensive systems maintenance and repair services. As the tender encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, smaller enterprises and social value-focused businesses stand a good chance to compete effectively. The successful supplier, Sureserve Compliance Fire Limited, demonstrates the potential scale required to undertake such a contract, making the opportunity ideal for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the public safety infrastructure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Maintenance and Repair of Fire Alarms, Emergency Lighting and Sprinkler, Fire Damper & Suppression Systems

Notice Description

Supply, Maintenance and Repair of Fire Alarms, Emergency Lighting and Sprinkler, Fire Damper & Suppression Systems across the KFRS estate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a09770b-90d8-4992-886c-c3633eb04c39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 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
KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Lucy Foster
Contact Email
lucy.foster@kent.fire-uk.org
Contact Phone
01622692121

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SURESERVE COMPLIANCE FIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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