Award

Fire Safety Equipment Testing, Servicing and Maintenance

GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2025 at 12:29

Tender

27 Nov 2024 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

Great Places Housing Group has entered the award stage of their procurement process for the provision of Fire Safety Equipment Testing, Servicing, and Maintenance. This contract, facilitated through an open procedure, aims to ensure fire safety compliance across approximately 900 buildings located in the North West and South Yorkshire regions. The primary procurement category is services, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment. The contract, valued at £3,909,944 and signed with Security and Fire Experts Ltd, covers cyclical maintenance, routine testing, and both reactive and planned repairs over a five-year period. Key dates include the award period starting on 15 January 2025 and the contract's signing date on 9 June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety services, electrical installations, and technical inspections. With diverse requirements, including fire alarm monitoring systems, emergency lighting, and fire extinguishers, companies with expertise in these areas can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and establish a strong presence in the regions mentioned. Additionally, entities with innovative solutions in fire prevention and advanced safety equipment installation may find this procurement process conducive to demonstrating their capabilities. Such contracts are well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the emphasis on quality, social value, and competitive pricing in the award criteria, enabling them to contribute to the safety and compliance needs of residential and community amenities governed by public law.

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Notice Title

Fire Safety Equipment Testing, Servicing and Maintenance

Notice Description

Provider for the provision of Fire Safety Equipment Testing, Maintenance and Repairs Services, to ensure Great Places meets regulatory requirements and to protect its employees and Residents. The Service covers approximately 900 buildings across the North West and South Yorkshire, including cyclical maintenance, routine testing (monthly and weekly), reactive and planned repairs over a 5 year duration. Scope covers Communal Fire alarms, and alarms linked within flats, Fire alarm remote monitoring, Emergency Lighting, Fire extinguishers, Dry risers, Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs), Sprinklers, Monitoring systems/devices (Fire alarms), Fire shutters, Generators, Jet fans, Misting system, Carbon monoxide monitoring and other fire related works and/or services may also be requested through the contract on a planned and adhoc basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provider for the provision of Fire Safety Equipment Testing, Maintenance and Repairs Services, to ensure Great Places meets regulatory requirements and to protect its employees and Residents. The Service covers approximately 900 buildings across the North West and South Yorkshire, including cyclical maintenance, routine testing (monthly and weekly), reactive and planned repairs over a 5 year duration. Scope covers Communal Fire alarms, and alarms linked within flats, Fire alarm remote monitoring, Emergency Lighting, Fire extinguishers, Dry risers, Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs), Sprinklers, Monitoring systems/devices (Fire alarms), Fire shutters, Generators, Jet fans, Misting system, Carbon monoxide monitoring and other fire related works and/or services may also be requested through the contract on a planned and adhoc basis. II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 24951210 - Fire-extinguisher powder 24951220 - Fire-extinguisher agents 24951230 - Fire-extinguisher charges 31127000 - Emergency generator 31214130 - Safety switches 31300000 - Insulated wire and cable 31520000 - Lamps and light fittings 31530000 - Parts of lamps and lighting equipment 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus 31625100 - Fire-detection systems 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems 31682500 - Emergency electricity equipment 31682510 - Emergency power systems 35111200 - Firefighting materials 35111300 - Fire extinguishers 35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers 35111500 - Fire suppression system 35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds 38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus 39515110 - Smoke curtains 39525400 - Fire blankets 42520000 - Ventilation equipment 42521000 - Smoke-extraction equipment 44115500 - Sprinkler systems 44221220 - Fire doors 44482000 - Fire-protection devices 45233292 - Installation of safety equipment 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work 45316000 - Installation work of illumination and signalling systems 45343230 - Sprinkler systems installation work 45421140 - Installation of metal joinery except doors and windows 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment 50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services 75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c059
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079322-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,909,944 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Upon expiry of contract.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
Ms Stephanie Cameron
Contact Email
stephanie.cameron@greatplaces.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1614475160

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M21 7QP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Chorlton Park
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURITY AND FIRE EXPERTS

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