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Provision of Smoke Alarms

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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18 Dec 2025 at 17:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, who is responsible for the contract titled "Provision of Smoke Alarms." This contract falls under the industry category of fire-detection systems and takes place within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 18th December 2025, following a tender period that concluded on 20th November 2025. The contract was awarded via a direct award under the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Smoke Alarms Framework, specifically Lot 1 for standard smoke alarms. This agreement is a call-off contract valued at up to £30,000, excluding VAT, and covers the period from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026. The procurement method is selective, using a framework agreement for execution.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fire-detection systems, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As the selected supplier, FireAngel Safety Technology Limited, an SME based in Coventry, was awarded the contract. The arrangement showcases the potential for businesses with expertise in smoke detection and fire alarm systems to secure government contracts, promoting further expansion within the safety technology sector. Companies looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public safety market would find such opportunities beneficial to their growth strategy. The call-off nature of the contract underlines a flexible commitment, making it attractive for SMEs to manage resources effectively while aligning with public sector demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Smoke Alarms

Notice Description

Provision of Smoke Alarms for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Authority. Awarded via Direct Award utilising West Midlands Fire and Rescue Smoke Alarms Framework, Lot 1 - Standard Smoke Alarms This is a call-off contract with an up to value of PS30,000 excluding VAT. The Authority has no commitment to spend the full amount.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45e112d6-e47f-4db3-8b87-5b51f1a6973d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
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
POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIREANGEL SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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