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PR082025 - Fire Systems Maintenance

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2026 at 12:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council has concluded the procurement process titled "PR082025 - Fire Systems Maintenance" in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting the repair and maintenance of firefighting equipment. The procurement method used was a selective, restricted procedure. The contract covers statutory inspections, testing, and servicing of emergency lighting, fire alarms, smoke detectors, sprinklers, and fire doors, spanning from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029. The award was finalised on 18th May 2026 at a value of £737,217.94 and was subsequently published on 21st July 2026. The supplier awarded for this contract is WESTCOUNTRY FIRE PROTECTION LIMITED.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, particularly for organisations specialising in fire safety and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for this procurement, making it an excellent opportunity for those within the firefighting equipment maintenance industry to expand their portfolios. Companies with experience in adhering to British Standards for fire safety inspections and maintenance are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, benefiting from increased exposure and potential long-term contracts with public institutions like Exeter City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR082025 - Fire Systems Maintenance

Notice Description

Statutory inspections, testing and servicing of emergency lighting, fire alarms, smoke detectors, sprinklers and fire doors at the required intervals as set out in the relevant British Standards and other Fire Safety Legislation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc4bbdce-17fa-4e03-9ced-f86e3ba4fe89
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e71da25-5cd6-4a8f-9795-27baece33a83
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£737,217 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£737,217 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 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
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESTCOUNTRY FIRE PROTECTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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