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CA17827 - Invitation to Tender - The provision of planned preventative maintenance of fire alarm, fire detectors, intruder alarm, kitchen suppression and CCTV servicing, to include system monitoring, reactive and planned works.

Cardinal Newman College

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21 Aug 2026 at 11:09

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 16:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardinal Newman College sought a contractor for fire and security systems maintenance and monitoring across its 12 buildings in Preston. The services cover planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and planned works for fire alarms, fire detectors, intruder alarms, CCTV, disabled refuge systems and kitchen fire suppression systems. The contractor is also responsible for monitoring fire and intruder systems and reporting faults and activations to the College and its security provision. The requirement includes defined service frequencies, detailed reporting, labour and materials cost structures, and compliance with relevant British Standards and good practice. It is a services contract, classified under monitoring and control services. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement has been awarded following an open procedure. SCOPE FIRE AND SECURITY LTD was selected on 21 August 2026 for £249,174 including the published currency of GBP. The awarded contract runs from 31 July 2026 to 30 July 2029. The wider estimated procurement value was £290,000, and submissions closed on 30 July 2026. The service specification required a 24-hour, seven-day call-out service, a one-hour response to emergency faults and next-day attendance for non-urgent issues. It also required system monitoring, reactive and planned works, defined maintenance frequencies, detailed reporting, and transparent labour, materials and uplift pricing. The process is complete, with one supplier recorded as active.

This award demonstrates sustained demand from a further-education college for an integrated fire and security systems contractor rather than separate, narrowly focused services. A credible future supplier would need practical capability across fire alarms and detection, intruder alarms, CCTV, disabled refuge systems and kitchen suppression, supported by planned maintenance, reactive repair and planned works capacity. Continuous monitoring and a dependable 24/7 call-out operation are central to the requirement, including rapid emergency attendance and prompt handling of routine faults. Suppliers should be able to work across multiple college buildings, maintain clear service records and produce detailed reports. Relevant industry accreditations, knowledge of British Standards and best practice, transparent labour and materials pricing, and capacity to support an SME-scale contract would strengthen competitiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA17827 - Invitation to Tender - The provision of planned preventative maintenance of fire alarm, fire detectors, intruder alarm, kitchen suppression and CCTV servicing, to include system monitoring, reactive and planned works.

Notice Description

The College is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver fire and security systems, planned preventative maintenance, system monitoring, reactive and planned works across its 12 buildings. The scope includes planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, system monitoring, and planned works, all in line with relevant British Standards and best practice. The appointed contractor will be responsible for maintaining fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, disabled refuge systems, and kitchen fire suppression systems, with defined service frequencies and detailed reporting requirements. A 24/7 call-out service is required, including a one-hour response for emergency faults, alongside next-day attendance for non-urgent issues. The contractor must also provide monitoring services for fire and intruder systems, ensuring timely notification of faults and activations to both the College and its security provision. Clear cost structures, including labour rates, materials, and uplift percentages, must be submitted, along with evidence of relevant industry accreditations. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17827. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17827 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd44fbb1-01de-451b-9d8e-d333ba28ef25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55022de-b658-497e-ae33-45e828806ecd
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,174 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 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
Cardinal Newman College
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 4HD
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOPE FIRE AND SECURITY LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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